The latest entrant to Tollywood, Bindu Madhavi, the heroine of Avakai Biryani has one specialty. She is a Telugu girl, born in Madanapalle in Chittoor district. Bubbly and beautiful, Bindu Madhavi tells us all about how she was weeping for two hours when she ate chillies for a scene in the film, how she made Avakai herself and how she is the world's best omelette maker – read on.
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Bindu gaaru, welcome to 123telugu.com.
The pleasure is all mine!
So, the Telugu industry has its own dimpled Preity Zinta now?
(With a big dimpled smile) – That is a huge compliment if you want to compare me to Preity Zinta. Well, I like her too and so, Thanks, thank you for comparing me to her and I'm really happy.
Tata Gold ad ekkada, Avakai Biryani ekkada?
Tata Gold ad did a lot of good for me. Because I did that ad, because Sekhar gaaru saw me in that ad, I'm here today. So, Tata Gold people, hundred and one namaskaarams from me.
Do you know that ad is being searched up on youtube?
Really, I didn't know about this.
Tell us about your background, how did you get into modeling?
I decided I would do a modeling project when I was in the final year of college. When I told my Dad, he did not agree at all. He was like, you studied Biotechnology, why this stupid decision now? He did not even talk to me for like 6-7 months. But, later he saw that I was adamant, he allowed me to try it out, but if there was any setback, I was to get back to studying. Then, I got a portfolio done and I got some good projects and while I was still modeling, I got a call from Sekhar sir's office. .
So, last bench student to modeling or good student to modeling?
ADefinitely not a good student. Last bench – no lets say last before bench (again the dimpled smile).
Did you always look at modeling as a step to filmdom or?
No, when I did modeling, I never thought about films. I always used to admire models and I wanted to become one. Movies was an entirely different field and I did not want to try it because of all the gossip and all that. I was not sure if I could take it. But then, I had just seen Happy Days and then I got a call from Sekhar sir, so....I still can't believe it.
So, more than the new heroine thingie, there is hype that a Telugu girl has come to the industry. What do you think about that?
It feels great, really great. I keep receiving so many text msgs everyday and people keep saying that they are happy that a Telugu girl has entered the industry. Whenever I hear that, I feel like my responsibilities have grown. I just hope I live upto all the expectations.
How did you sell pickles in Avakai Biryani?
How I sold pickles is something you will have to watch the movie to find out. But I made pickles. I actually pounded chillies and all that. You always see your mom and grandmom make pickles but this time around, I made it, so I feel really good about it.
So, is the kitchen an unknown address or do you cook?
It is not unknown. I'm the world's best omelette maker. I can make Maggi, omelettes – no one can beat me.
Did Kamal gaaru pose off a lot on the sets that he is a senior actor and all that?
No, no Kamal never posed off. But he is a very serious actor. He gets into the mood of the scene and stays in that all the time. So, if we are doing a serious scene, I would stay away from him on those days. Otherwise, he is really chilled out.
Anish as a director...
Anish, as a director is really cool. I heard directors are really serious and stuff, but Anish was really nice. He used to ask everyone to take care of us. So, Anish is like a cool director.
Kamal and you are both from an urban background and both of you did a village movie. How did that happen?
Village movie and that too we stayed continuously in Vikarabad for 80 days, we never came out. I was worried initially because I had never stayed in a village that long, I used to go to Madanapalle for vacations, but I never stayed so long. But once we got there, work started and we got fully immersed, we didn't even feel time fly by. When the last 10 days were left, the feel was that it is getting over so soon, but definitely not 'thank god, it is finally over'.
Kamal gaaru said in an interview that Bindu is a really talented actress and she will go places after the release of Avakai Biryani. But you did not have any nice things to say about him...all you said was that he was a serious actor.
He said that??? But that is a real compliment. He is a perfectionist, he delivers 101%. Aamir Khan is a perfectionist and then Kamal is a perfectionist.
I will tell him once we put this interview up...
Yeah, yeah, please do that!
We heard you love chillies a lot. You ate up a lot of chillies for one scene apparently...
(Laughs) No, I don't like them, infact I'm scared to look at them now. During the scene, it was like too much 'josh' and I thought I will eat them up. People kept telling me to stop after 4-5 and that I would have problems later, but I thought I could manage. We were shooting on the outskirts, so there was no sugar, only water. Tinna taruvaatha chacchipoina, I was literally on the floor, weeping weeping for like 2 hours.
But it was completely worth it?
Totally. I did not see the rushes yet, but people told me it had come out really well.
Were you born and brought up in Chennai?
No, I was born in Madanapalle and my dad has a transferable job, so I have been in Tirupati, Nellore, Guntur and Vijayawada. From my 11th standard, I have been in a hostel in Chennai, so people think I'm from Chennai.
Hyderabad?
Hyderabad is very new to me. Dad also shifted to Hyd only three months ago.
Do you have any pre-release nerves, you don't seem like you have any.
I used to have them, but I think I'm over them now. During shooting, I was very nervous. I would msg all the unit guys that I think I'm gonna die tomorrow, you might not see me tomorrow and all that. But once the promos came out and people said they are really nice and all that, I'm really chilled out now. I'm just waiting for the premier on the 13th.
Have you signed anything?
No, I have not. Since I have started in such a good banner, I do not sign anything that comes my way. I want to go with a certain standard, something like if Bindu has done it, it should be good kinds. So, I will wait for that.
So, have people recognizing you?
Not yet, not yet. I don't have too many friends in Hyderabad, so I don't go out much. I'm waiting for the day when I go out and hundred and one people surround me and traffic gets jammed.
Not too far away, I guess....
Hopefully (laughing and crossing her fingers)
What do you do to unwind?
I play badminton with my dad, that is my favorite. If not, I'm on the Net, chatting with friends and all that.
So, what is the USP of Avakai Biryani (apart from Avakai Biryani)?
USP of Avakai Biryani is the direction first, because nowadays it is all city backdrop lovestories. But this movie is a Malgudi kind of movie, romanticizing village life. The next one is music, which has really come out well and it is already being appreciated. One more thing I have to mention is the cameraman. Shamdat did a great job and I'm sure people will fall in love with the frames and the scenes. And the fourth thing – the main USP is watching Bindu Madhavi (bursts out laughing).
One last message to the readers of 123telugu.com
One last message would be, please go watch Avakai Biryani. It is releasing on November 14 and since it is a government holiday, you don't need any special holiday, so please go and watch it on the first day.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you!
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