The scale of a film has a huge impact on actors: Vyoma

WI’ve just taken a baby step into Hindi films, so I think it’s important to believe in yourself, trust your gut and keep working on your craft. VYOMA NANDI,

ith the whole discussion of regional films attracting panIndia audience, it’s interesting to see someone from regional cinema step into Bollywood. Actor Vyoma Nandi, who has some successful Gujarati films to her credit, including Cash On Delivery (2017) and Luv Ni Love Storys (2020), recently featured in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.

Ask if she experienced a difference between the two industries and Nandi, who played Rajjo in the film, says, “The Gujarati film industry is growing fast, but it’s still a budding industry, whereas the Hindi film industry is established and globally known. So, the difference was quite prominent as far as the experience with filmmakers and technicians was concerned.”

Commercial Bollywood films are known for their fat budgets and scale. Did the scale of her debut film have an impact on her? “Yes, definitely,” says the actor, adding, “I think I will always remember the first day I went on the set. Most of the actors were present and it was a grand set-up. That feeling is indescribable. I felt an energy that I’d never experienced before.”

Having experienced working with big actors in a Bollywood film, does she have any suggestions for someone starting out? “After eight years of giving auditions, I’ve just taken a baby step into Hindi films, so I think it’s important to believe in yourself, trust your gut and keep working on your craft,” says the 28-year-* old, who wishes to play characters like Shruti Kakkar from Band Baaja Baaraat

Actor (2010) or Mastani from Bajirao

Mastani (2015).