Spreading Wings
Actor Yuvika Chaudhary feels it is time to go back to the classroom to start learning something new
All set to appear in the Hindi film Veer Ki Wedding opposite Jimmy Shergill, actor Yuvika Chaudhary, who has also worked in regional films such as Daddy Cool Munde Fool, Yaaran Da
Katchup and Maleyali Jotheyali, feels it’s time to for her to go back to the classroom. “I am looking forward to going to New York and enrolling myself in a film direction course. I feel that would be instrumental in lending a new perspective to my acting,” says the 30-year-old.
Chaudhary, whose recent Punjabi film Lakeeran was well-received by the audiences, says that it always feels like homecoming when working in a Punjabi film. Stressing that she is forever looking forward to starring in Punjabi films that offer a new story, the actor adds, “Not just the film, it is the warmth I get here that attracts me to this region.”
The actor feels that the Punjabi film industry needs dedicated producers who don't only dream of making millions with one release. “In this business, you need perseverance and commitment. No one can guarantee the fate of a film,” says Chaudhary. All for giving young scriptwriters and directors a chance to showcase their creativity, the actor feels what the industry needs is fresh scripts and unique perspectives. “The audience is super-intelligent and won’t tolerate a stale storyline. One doesn’t have a choice but to think out-of-the-box. Once the industry here overcomes its apprehension with experimentation, we would surely witness some excellent cinema emerging from Punjab. No place has dearth of talent,” she says.
Working down South has been an education of sorts, says the actor. “There is more to South Indian films than just people reaching on time. They put in a lot of hard work. Best part is that they can go to any length to hire the person best-suited for the job.” Hoping to get more work in regional cinema, the actor says that films from different regions have a diverse cinematic language, something which always makes her feel like a student. “The vivid experiences of working with directors from different cultures is always enriching,” she says.
The audience is superintelligent and won't tolerate a stale storyline. There is no choice but to think out-of-the-box