Sharmiela nervous to play Deepti Naval

Sharmiela Mandre, who acted in Telugu film Kevvu Keka, is all set to make her debut in Bollywood next year. The Bangalore-based actress has been roped in to reprise Deepti Naval���s role the Sai Paranjpye���s 1983 classic, Katha. An ecstatic Sharmiela says, ���I grew up watching Hindi films and there���s no denying that every actor aspires to act in Bollywood. But I didn���t know what to expect when I auditioned for the film.I didn���t get a call for a long time after the screen test, so when I was offered the film, I was least expecting it.���
Set in a chawl in the suburbs of Mumbai, the film has Sharmiela playing a Maharashtrian girl. ���It���s a very challenging role and quite different from the roles I did down South. I know that it���s very difficult to step into Deepti Naval���s shoes; however, there���s no question of imitating her in the modern version. For the past few days, I���ve been working on my Hindi diction because the dialect spoken in the chawl, is very different. The role demands me to be physically fit as well. It���s a big opportunity for me and I want to give my best,��� she says.