The Asian Age

A GOOD SCRIIPT,, II WOULD LOVE DIIRECT A FIILM:: AKSHARA HAASAN

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An upcoming TamilTelug­u- Hindi film titled Sabaash Naidu brings Akshara, her sister Shruti and their father Kamal Hassan under the same roof. Where Kamal and Shruti are acting in the film, Akshara Akshara Hassan on her short film Joyride, sharing sets with her family members and if directing a movie is on cards

is wearing director.

Describing her experience of working with her sister and father, Akshara says, “All three of us are creatively very different people. Working together on the same sets indisputab­ly, we could understand each other’s profession­al side better. Since our profession­al style really varies, I am happy getting to know more about it. Being together on the same sets was indeed a pleasant experience for all of us.” Interestin­gly, it isn’t the first time where she is working as an assistant director. The actress had, in fact, started her career as an assistant director to Rahul Dholakia on Society ( 2010) which starred her mother Sarika.

Is directing a movie on her mind? “I would definitely love to direct but at the moment, I am busy acting. I have not thought about it. However, if time permits and if I come across a good script, why not? I will surely love to direct a film. It could be a short film as well,” she concludes. the hat of an assistant

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