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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is this truly the example we want to set for the next generation, asks actress Manjima Mohan
Expressing disappointment over the manner in which certain people behaved during the heartbreaking crash that occurred recently, actress Manjima Mohan has now asked if this was truly the example we want to set for the next generation. Taking to her Instagram stories page, the actress penned her thoughts in the form of a post. She wrote, "What has humanity come to? In a heartbreaking crash, we lost so many precious lives and we see people trying to profit from the tragedy. "Sensationalizing the event, spreading fear through astrology and numerology, making insensitive jokes, and thrusting microphones into the faces of grieving families. At a time that calls for compassion and respect, is this truly the example we want to set for the next generation?" The actress, who has delivered some critically acclaimed performances in both Tamil and Malayalam cinema, completed 10 years in the film industry in March this year. Penning a note of gratitude on the occasion of completing 10 years in the film industry as an artiste, Manjima Mohan wrote, "Ten years since I began my journey as an artiste, and I couldn't be more grateful. Every opportunity, every challenge, and every experience has shaped me into the artiste I am today." Expressing her heartfelt thanks to all her directors, actors, and producers that she has worked with, Manjima told them, "Your support and belief in me have made this journey unforgettable." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Thanking the media, she wrote, "Thank you for always recognizing and appreciating my work." She also said, "I am forever indebted to my family and friends, who stood by me through every high and low, ensuring I never gave up." Finally, the actress thanked her fans and audiences, saying, "Actors are truly blessed to receive unconditional love and immense support from well-wishers we may have never even met. It's something I cherish deeply and never take for granted. There's still so much to achieve, a long road ahead, and many dreams to fulfill. Here's to the journey ahead!" Manjima Mohan first shot to limelight in Malayalam cinema with the immensely popular 'Oru Vadakkan Selfie', featuring Nivin Pauly in the lead. The Malayalam film was a superhit that fetched her recognition not just in Kerala but also all across the south. Manjima made an impact in Tamil cinema with the Gautham Menon romantic action drama 'Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada'. She played the female lead in the film opposite Silambarasan. The actress has delivered several critically acclaimed performances over the course of the last 10 years. In fact, her most recent performance, which was in the Tamil web series Suzhal 2, has come in for much appreciation. --IANS mkr/
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Now, you need to reach out to people to get projects: Manjima Mohan
For me, completing 10 years in the industry is, in itself, an achievement. I didn't even realise that a decade has passed since my debut,' starts off , who had made her debut with the Malayalam film Oru Vadakkan Selfie, in 2015. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a chat with us, the actress talks about her latest outing, the web series Suzhal The Vortex Season 2, working with Gautham Vasudev Menon, married life with actor , and more… 'I WAS DISHEARTENED THAT THERE WERE NO CALLS FROM MALAYALAM AFTER ORU VADAKKAN SELFIE' 'Even though Oru Vadakkan Selfie (OVS) was well-received, the response towards my performance was not great. I was disheartened as there were no calls from the Malayalam industry after its release. I took it personally, and had decided that acting is not meant for me and that my dreams were over,' she says.' Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (AYM) is the reason I'm here today,' she adds. 'AYM and its Telugu version, Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo were my first Tamil and Telugu films. It was a huge responsibility that Gautham sir was placing on me. I'm forever grateful to Vineeth and Gautham sir for giving me a good start,' the actress states. 'I REALISED WHAT MY PRIORITIES WERE WHEN I DID MORE FILMS' Stating that she is a 'go-with-the-flow person', Manjima admits the mistakes she made in her career initially were because she 'took the opinion of too many people seriously'. 'When I started doing more films, I realised what my actual priorities were,' she says, adding, 'I enjoyed working in films even as a child artiste. I took a break from cinema to be able to enjoy my childhood. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But, while in college, I realised that no matter what I was trying to do, I would circle back to becoming an actor.' 'NOW, YOU NEED TO REACH OUT TO PEOPLE TO GET PROJECTS' That wasn't the only time the actress took a break from cinema, as she did it even before her wedding with actor Gautham Karthik, in 2022. But things had changed within the brief period she had stayed away from the limelight. 'When I wanted to start working again, a friend of mine suggested I reach out to people I want to associate with. While it seemed strange initially, I then realised that everybody was doing this. There is a lot of talent out there, and people don't remember you unless you're a legend. You can be easily forgotten, and it's important to reach out to people. And so, I reached out to a few filmmakers, including Pushkar and Gayatri, who got back to me for Suzhal 2,' says the actress. 'SINCE GAUTHAM IS ALSO AN ACTOR, HE UNDERSTANDS ME' Manjima says, 'Since Gautham is also an actor, he understands me and my timings. It's easy to communicate with him about what's going through my head or why I couldn't do a scene. We are normal people at home and rarely discuss cinema.' 'I don't deal with online trolling because I don't know who I'm dealing with' Speaking about online trolls, Manjima says, 'I don't deal with online trolling because I don't know who I'm dealing with. So, what can I tell them? They might be going through something and are venting it out in the comment section of the first picture they see. Once you understand that's all it is and it's not personal, you realise that there is nothing to deal with.'
