Aakanksha Singh returns to Telugu cinema with ‘Shashatipurthi’

Aakanksha Singh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Hindi film Runway 34 And web series Khaiki: Bengal ChapateR has made Aakanksha Singh more recognizable across the country. But people familiar with Telugu cinema will remember his quiet attraction in the upcoming romance to come Malli ravaComedy DevdasAnd anthology See you cuteTo promote its new film in Hyderabad ShashtipurI am ready to release on May 30, Aakanksha smiles at the mention of these roles: “I have been lucky to achieve these projects. People still talk about. Malli rava – It has become a creed romance over time. ,

Why have we not seen him more in Telugu films? “She is something I am also asking,” she laughs. “I have some good offers, thankfully. Perhaps this is just time. But yes, I would like to work here more.”

Directed by Pavan Prabha, Shashti Purthi Rupesh with Akankax, experienced actors Rajendra Prasad and Archana. She says, “We shot for 40 days in Rajmundry, and I got to play a proper ‘Telugammi’. It’s not just a token heroine.

The film is a family drama that examines close relationships. “We have recently seen a lot of action and romance. It is more for families.”

Akash in ‘Shashtpathi’ with co-star Rupesh, Rajendra Prasad and Archana. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Theater for cinema

Born in Jaipur, Akash started his acting journey in theater before going on television Neither say you nor main kuch kah“The show lasted for two sessions, and we filmed for eight months for each season. It was a slice-off-life drama, where I played the mother of two,” she remembers in early 2012.

But Sapna was always cinema. A cameo in Badrinath Ki DulhaniaAlia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan gave them the first taste of the big screen. “Television demands to play a character on a long stretch, and after a point, I felt creatively incomplete. Coming from a theater background, I recalled the challenge of searching for various characters. Again being set with a film. Badrinath Wake up that spark again. ,

An unexpected call from writer-director Gowatam Tinnuri changed things. “He had seen my pictures and thought that I would suit Anjali’s role Malli ravaWe had a 45 -minute chat, he told the story and followed it with a short pitch video. I went in, and I hesitated to work in an unfamiliar language. ,

Malli rava Was done after a role in DevdasNagarjuna with Akini, Nani and Rashmika Mandanna. “There was a great creative discussion on the set,” she says. She also appeared in Kannada film PilwanAmong other Telugu-Tamil bilingual films.

“When I felt things were moving in the right direction, the epidemic stopped it,” she says.

Digital wave ride

However, there was a silver layer. The Hindi and Telugu web series started making their way into quick succession. “I followed all security precautions and traveled between Mumbai and Hyderabad for work. I am thankful that I was not working – I was not out of sight,” Akanka says.

Telugu series like Parampara, See you cuteAnd Bench -lifeWith hindi title Rangable, RanneetiAnd Khaki His schedule was kept completely. “It was a difficult time for all, and I am happy that I was not sitting idle.”

While reflecting his 13-year journey as an actor, Akash says it is self-confidence and focus that has continued him. “I have learned a lot from people with whom I have worked, but also with my own experiences. That has helped me grow as an artist.”

She believes that it is time to consider that the long life of women actors is limited. “It’s a myth that we have small shelf life,” she firmly says, as an example citing Shefley Shah and Nina Gupta. “If we nurture our talent and remain open to develop, we will be relevant.”