Delve into the past with an exclusive interview from the '90s featuring Meenakshi Seshadri as she speaks with Lehren. In this candid discussion, she touches upon her career trajectory, the essence of success, her love for dance, life experiences, and the fascinating tale of her Bollywood debut.
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00:00 I have never compromised on my principles.
00:03 Our lifestyle is such that we are working almost 12 to maybe 20 hours every day.
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00:43 Vinayak Shri ji, you told me about your childhood.
00:46 As a child you wanted to do a lot of things.
00:49 I was born in Bihar.
00:51 I started my studies there.
00:53 I took classical dance and music classes.
00:56 Then I got transferred to Delhi.
00:59 I studied there and practiced dance and music.
01:02 I also gave performances.
01:04 I always had in my mind that I will become a great dancer.
01:07 I will study a lot and maybe I will teach too.
01:12 I never thought that I will become a dancer in films.
01:15 It happened suddenly.
01:17 I think chances are a big thing in life.
01:21 That's why I am in films.
01:24 I never stopped dancing.
01:26 I am still in it.
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01:49 How did you feel when you first faced the camera?
01:55 Dancing on stage is a different experience.
01:59 Acting for the camera is a different experience.
02:02 When I was told that I make my eyes big and move my body a lot.
02:07 I don't have to throw my voice so loudly.
02:11 This camera is very sensitive.
02:13 It will capture all your small looks.
02:15 I was very confused and stiff.
02:18 For the first time I felt that someone has tied me up.
02:21 I was totally stiff.
02:24 But when I got comfortable and relaxed.
02:27 I understood the medium.
02:29 Then everything was fine.
02:31 People say that a film star is a different person.
02:37 They have fun and enjoy.
02:42 They have the image of a film star.
02:45 How is it normal?
02:49 Even if we follow a profession in life.
02:54 Like I am in films.
02:55 But it is obvious that we are all humans first.
02:59 I don't think of myself as different from anyone.
03:02 I can't say that.
03:04 I have the same feelings, the same emotions.
03:06 The same weaknesses, the same strengths.
03:09 The only difference is that people know me more because of my profession.
03:14 And they praise me.
03:19 I would say that any kind of success.
03:24 Especially if it is related to showbiz.
03:28 It is temporary.
03:31 I have never taken it permanently.
03:34 If I am a star or a film personality.
03:36 I am different from everyone.
03:38 People should give me a different status.
03:42 I think that I am working here.
03:45 As long as I have success and fame.
03:49 It is okay.
03:50 Even if I don't have it.
03:51 It is okay.
03:52 It is good for me.
03:55 It is good for others.
03:57 I can't say.
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