I don't know how people got the impression that I would take up a Bollywood project, and that I was not interested in Kannada cinema.

I have disproved such speculations by signing this film, which is an important milestone in my career. I wanted to be an actress and act in good films. Director Indrajith Lankesh offered me the perfect launch.

Tell us about your role.

I have just worked on this for a few days, but, from what I have heard from Indrajith, the character I play is that of a strong willed and assertive woman.

The film has a good set up, a top hero like Upendra and a director like Indrajith, who has already given us some good films.