 On receiving the national award this year? I never expected that I would bag the coveted award. When I was informed of my selection, I was busy shooting for a movie. Messages congratulating me poured from various corners of the country. It was an enthralling moment. Describe those moments when you received the award from President A P J Abdul Kalam? I was speechless in joy when I received the award. I whispered to the President that I am a great fan of his. He blessed me to win more such awards in future. It was great moment for me for I had the opportunity to interact with great stalwarts in Indian cinema like Rituparno Ghosh, Gowtham Gosh and Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Why a big gap in Tamil? I did not get good stories here. I am resolved to do only quality movies here. My preference is only for those movies where I have a good role to play. I was asked to play heroine in movies including Ghajini, Kana Kanden, Priyasaki. However, I declined the offers.
 Comment on your role in Kasthoori Maan? I play a self-sacrificing homely character. I toil for the betterment of those around me.. The entire movie revolves around my character. The movie has so far shaped up well. How do you choose your movies? I carefully listen to the story. My role should be meaty and at the same time should create a positive impact among the audience. Your future aspirations? I have won National award for best actress for a Malayalam movie. My desire is to win the award again for a Tamil movie. I am confident that one day I would realize this dream.
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