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Apoorva Arora started her acting career at the age of 13. Till now she has worked in Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada and Gujarati films. In a conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, he told about the challenges of his early days. It also shared which projects she will be seen in the coming time.
You started a career as a child artist and are now working as a lead actress. How was this journey?
To be honest, I never thought that after the child artist, I will one day become the lead actress. When I started, I did not understand much about films. I used to enjoy everything at that time. Like getting up early in the morning and going to the set, making makeup, getting script and then shooting. At that time it also used to walk in mind whether I want to continue acting as a career or not.
But gradually when understood and the experience increased, then it realized that this is my passion and I have to act. Now when I look back, I am happy that I took the right decision. This journey has been a lot of teaching.

You started a career at a very young age. Have you ever felt that childhood was lost somewhere due to work?
When started work at a young age, it just felt that it would be good, then it should be done. At that time I also received some TV shows offers, but they never telecasted. Then I thought that when I have come in this line, I should keep doing something.
After this, I was shifted from school to home schooling. I had never had the option to go back to myself. During this time, my parents took a lot of care that I never come to my mind that I have grown up now, earning money, then do something that is not right according to my age. To be honest, I think I lived my childhood only after starting acting and still living today. So I did not lose my childishness.
What difference has you felt in the experience of shooting with children in earlier times and today?
When I was a child and worked as a child artist, the makers were not as vigilant about the needs of children and their behavior. But now that I have grown up and recently got a chance to work with children in a project, I realized that in today’s time, the makers are more aware of the casting of children and how to work with them.
For example, during a meeting we were clearly instructed that a 20-year-old girl is working in the show, so how to behave in front of her, what words to use and what sensitivity to use her character. These things did not happen earlier.

You have worked in Kannada, Punjabi, Hindi and Gujarati cinema. How did you give direction to your career?
To be honest, I did not try to give any special direction to my career. I just worked and people met on the way, got opportunities, and things went on. In the beginning, my thinking was that no work has to be refused without trying. It was very less to say in my dictionary.
Yes, when I grew up a little, I definitely refused some projects. But that too thoughtfully. It was always necessary for me that if there is a chance, I should not let him go by hand, because I did not have much option. Nobody will come to me and tell themselves to work in this project, we will invest money for you.
The best thing that was that I got a chance to work in different languages and industries. Every language, every industry brought a new experience and new learning. Got a chance to understand and adopt different culture. This has been my real growth. Getting ahead while learning.
How was the experience of working in the film Holiday and OMG? What did you get to learn from the legendary actors of these films?
The experience of working in both these films was like a foundation for me. Got a chance to work with Akshay Kumar sir in Holiday, with Paresh Rawal Sir in OMG and Vidya Balan Maam also shot for a day and all these experiences were very learned for me.
By working with these artists, I learned that not only talent, but professionalism is equally important. For example, reaching the set on time, keeping your lines ready and most importantly to understand that the directors are your real boss.
Especially learned to learn a lot from Vidya Maam. Even though she was a small ed shoot, but the way she understands her character, behaves on the set and says small things, she is worth learning everything.

What changes have been seen in the Kannada film industry after the #MeToo movement?
To be honest, after the Me To Movement, I have not worked in the Kannada industry. This was not my planning, but I did not find any such project. However, while I was working there, the atmosphere was quite safe and professional. My last project also ended with a good experience. During that time I heard the stories of many female artists, where they shared their experiences how they faced harassment. I hope that there will be necessary changes in the industry after the Me to Movement.
Which projects are you working on in the coming time?
A political drama film is about to come. Apart from this, there are many projects whose shooting has been completed but they have not been released yet. Such as a show is Anarial, which is going to be quite good. This year, another film will be seen silently and will be released. Apart from this, a film called O Meri will also come.
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