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Tamannaah wants a period film for newly-learned Bharatanat­yam moves

- Shreya Mukherjee Shreya Mukherjee

Tamannaah Bhatia’s love for dancing has motivated her to learn Bharatanat­yam. In between her shooting schedule, the Baahubali actor tries to take out time for it. And the actor shares that she would love to do a film where she can put her talent to use.

“I have been thinking of learning dance for a long time as I enjoy dancing a lot. Thanks to my profession, I get to do it often. But, I decided to take formal training and have just started learning the Indian classical dance form, Bharatanat­yam. Whenever I get time, I practise. The mudras and postures are, at times, a little difficult but I am having so much fun. I wish I get to work in a period film sometime soon where I might be able to showcase what I have learned,” says Tamannaah, who has done Bollywood films such as Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005), Humshakals (2014) and Entertainm­ent (2014).

The actor shares that dancing helps her maintain her fitness as well. “I am also into yoga. But, since the time I have been learning Bharatanat­yam, I feel fitter. After every practice session I feel happy from within. So in short, it is extremely satisfying,” she says.

At a time when everyone is so pressed for time, Tamannaah makes it a point to take out time for things that she loves. “Dance is a stress buster for me. But at the same time, I also need to unwind with family and friends. So, I make sure to attend family functions come what may. While in Mumbai, I catch up with my friends over lunch and dinner. I also watch movies back to back, like I watched Raazi, Mahanati, and a few more films, one after the other. I am also thinking of taking family holidays as often as possible. After all, I need to live my life, but that does not mean that it will hamper my work,” says Tamannaah.

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 ?? PHOTO: VIRAL BHAYANI ?? Tamannaah Bhatia, a yoga enthusiast, says that Bharatanat­yam has made her ‘feel fitter’
PHOTO: VIRAL BHAYANI Tamannaah Bhatia, a yoga enthusiast, says that Bharatanat­yam has made her ‘feel fitter’

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