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| Chit Chat - SIYA PATIL, Acterss, Dancer |
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Destiny brought
me into films - Siya Patil
Someone has rightly said ,"I seldom end up where I
wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to
be." In the case of Siya Patil, she was a National level
Volleyball player and a State level Basketball player.
Yet she wanted to become a Police Inspector, but finally
landed in this tinsel world of Marathi films. Daughter
of a farmer, Siya comes from Rajewadi, a place from
Sangli district, which also happens to be the place of
late
G. D. Madgulkar, popular Marathi poet and writer.
She completed her school and college education in Pune
and after doing her Masters in Commerrce, while she was
doing her Diploma in Computers from Cummins, she was
spotted by
Dr.
Shreeram Lagoo, who at that time watched
one of her dance performances. Dr. Lagoo not only
appreciated her skills but also advised her to join
films, as he found her eyes very expressive. At that
time,
Siya had just kept that thought in her mind, as
she was very much concerned about getting a job those
days, to support her family, which was in distress. She
even worked part-time at a Petrol Pump in Pune and
worked as a faculty at a Computer Institute. She was
very keen on becoming a Police Inspector and had even
passed two tests after giving MPSC exam.
But, as they say, destiny had something else to offer
this talented girl. Today, we see her in Marathi films
and also in one of the ongoing serials on television.
Marathi Movie world had a chit chat with Siya, to know
more about her struggle and her present career.
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Q: How come a girl with
gifted sports talent, landed in Marathi film industry?
A: It's all destiny. When I played Basketball and Volleyball at the
State and National level about 8 years ago, there wasn't much scope
to gain financially. I belonged to a farmer's family and therefore
had to study hard and find a job first, to support my family. We
were really going through hard times. So, I appeared for MPSC exams
only to become a Police Inspector. I was very good in dancing, but
never knew that one day I would be able to enter this profession.
But, again, meeting the right people at the right time, to enter
this industry.
Q: How it happened ?
A: I received an offer from Mr. Yashwant Bhalkar for his film 'Ghe
Bharari' and then |
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the journey began with 'Navra Avali Bayko Lovely'
to follow.
Q: How many projects you have in hand now ?
A: Presently, I am doing a TV serial 'Waras' and have completed
films like 'Pakyabhai', 'Dhoom To Dhamaal', 'Four Idiots' and 'Mohaan
Aawatey' which is due for release shortly.
Q: What is so special about
Mohaan Aawatey ?
A: In this film, I am playing Gauri - a flower vendor, who is loved by the
leading man. It's basically a Male oriented film, but I have three songs in
it with about 15-16 scenes sufficient enough to give my best. And, I am
happy with it.
Q: Would you be interested to play a character based on sports ?
A: Yes, why not? In fact, that will help me a lot to explore my potential. I
have done this kind of role in 'Chal Dharpakad', but it was limited to a
kabbadi match though I played a doctor.
Q: You are also a popular Model. Which are the brands you have worked for
?
A: I started with WIPRO and then performed for a Leather Range show. Then I
was a model for a Saree brand besides few other products including Alfa Gas
water heater.
by Ulhas Shirke © MMW
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