June 22, 2017
It's been 50 years since actress
Sridevi started acting and she says she stills feels like a newcomer
before the release of her film.
Having made her acting debut at the age of three, the 53-year-old star
awaits the release of her latest film "Mom".
"I don't even realize it's been 50 years. Even today, I still feel like
a newcomer before the release of my film," Sridevi told reporters here
on Thursday.
In the city to promote the Tamil dubbed version of "Mom", she said the
film is a "simple", "emotional family drama".
"As a mother of two daughters, I could relate with the story so well. I
was moved by story when I heard it. It's a very important film for
teenagers and even for mothers," she said, adding she didn't really
plan to do this project.
"After 'English Vinglish', I got busy with my daughters. I really
didn't plan to do more films. I have never planned things. When Boney
(Kapoor) told me a line of the story, it really got me excited. It took
nearly two years to develop the story and start this project," she said.
Last seen onscreen in 2015 Tamil fantasy film "Puli", Sridevi said she
is still open to work in the industry.
"I'm indebted to Tamil industry and it holds a very special place in my
heart. I would love to do Tamil films, provided something interesting
comes my way," she said.
Directed by Ravi Udyawar, "Mom" is slated for July 7 release.
The film also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a key role.