EXCLUSIVE! Kanna Wich Vaaliyan Fame Aparna Nayr On North-South Debate, Working In OTT Projects: I Love The...

Middle Eastern beauty Aparna Nayr impressed the audience with her act in Kanna Vich Waaliyaa, which released last month. The song, which has been crooned by Honey Singh, has received an amazing response from the audience. Filmibeat caught up with the talented actress over a cup of coffee, discussing things related to her career.

From speaking about her shift to Bollywood to expressing her interest in working in OTT, Aparna spilled the beans on different things. She also spoke about the North-South debate, stating that she is keen to work in the entertainment industry and language doesn't matter for her.

Here are excerpts from the interview.

Q- You are a very successful actress and model in the Middle east, why the sudden shift to Bollywood?

A- I'm always looking out for new opportunities and experiences. Being Indian myself, and having grown up watching Indian cinema, the transition seemed natural to me. That being said, the Middle East will always be a part of my work and life, I don't plan on leaving it behind.

Q- What are your thoughts on OTT? Would you prefer doing movies or OTT?

A- I love the doors that OTT has opened up for content. It allows filmmakers and actors to venture out into stories that would have been considered too "niche" for mainstream cinema. I'm a sucker for stories. At this stage, I would depend on the story and the director's vision to pick a project and not pay too much attention to the mode of release.

Q- What genres you would love to explore?

A- Action, romance and crime/thriller are my top 3 genres as an audience. So I would like to see myself involved in projects that I too would look forward to watching on any given day.

Q- What are your thoughts on the South vs. North debate? Do you think of them as different industries or not?

A- I think cinema is universal. Today, we have access to movies from around the world, and we have the palate to consume these varied pieces of art. For me it's not a matter or picking between North and South cinema. They are unique and rooted in their own ways and I would love to be able to contribute with the character I'm asked to play in every circumstance.

Q- How was your experience filming Kanna Wich Vaaliyan? We heard Yo Yo Honey Singh and Hommie Dilliwala flew to Dubai for you.

A- I was being a bit cheeky saying that in a past interview. I'm sure the team conceptualized the visuals of the song a while ago and Dubai fit their vision. I'm happy the stars aligned, which allowed me to be a part of this fun experience.

Q- Tell us about your upcoming projects that are in pipeline.

A- I'm in the process of finding my footing through stories and characters that I would want to essay and do justice to. Nothing official yet, but we're on our way.

Keep watching this space for more updates.