Richa Gangopadhyay is the gorgeous actress made her debut into Telugu cinema industry with   Sekhar Kammula’s ‘Leader’. She finished her education in US and entered Tollywood to   fulfill her wish to become an actress. Her latest movie Nagavalli is running successful   allover. “My wholesome concentration is on Telugu cinema. I would love to enact roles that   are quite realistic and meet the expectations of today’s generation.” Says this bubbly   actress. Her forthcoming film 'Mirapakay' is gearing up for its release soon. A simple   chat with this lovely lady revealed lot of things…let us know… 

You have done a sensible role in ‘Leader’ and swiftly made a horror film Nagavalli? 

I feel that i am the luckiest person to get this opportunity to act in Nagavalli. I am   extremely happy listening to the feedback I am getting for my performance in the film.   Everyone are saying that I looked beautiful in the film. What else can I ask in the very   early stages of my filmy career?

So you are looking forward for only performance oriented roles?

No no I did not limit myself to particular genre. In fact I do not believe in doing only   same kind of roles. I am ready to enact any kind of role. See…film industry is a glamour   world, and we must follow the trend.

So what kind of roles you want to do? 

I have done only two movies till date i.e Leader and Nagavalli. Both are completely   different from each other. And my third film is 'Mirapakay'. It is also a different film   for me. I am playing a girl-next-door kind of role in this movie. So this is a complete   mass entertainer. I even danced to the tunes of a couple of mass songs. Now I feel that   this movie will take me close the mass audience. Finally I am open to do any role. 

There is a strong competition between heroines here. What efforts are you making to   establish yourself in the industry? 

Competition is good everywhere. We have a healthy competitive atmosphere in Tollywood.   Coming to me, I try to understand my role and work on expressions. I always try to do my   best with the suggestions of director. I am trained under Anupam Kher and that is helping   me here a lot. I want to be called as director’s actress. So I am making efforts in that   way and learning Telugu also. 

Looking at your three films, you had to share screen space with another actress. How do   you feel? 

I do not have any problem if there is another actress sharing screen with me. As long as   there is importance for my role in the film, there is no need to bother about.

Are you looking forward for your own dubbing?

If I were given a chance I would definitely work on my self dubbing. Already I gained   command over Telugu to some extent. 

We heard that you have learnt music also? 

Yes it is true. I have learnt carnatic music. I often practice if I get leisure.  Will you sing for movies?  Yes I would definitely sing if i were given a chance. 

What did you learn from your filmy experience? 

I’ve completed my education from Michigan University. After that I went to my parents and   told them about my enthusiasm for movies. Initially they had disappointed and discouraged   me. Finally they were convinced with my stubborn behaviour . Recently I’ve watched   Nagavalli with my mother. She was very happy with me and has thrown a party to my friends   to celebrate my success. Soon I am going to visit my friends in US and spend sometime   there. And coming to my filmy experience…I am very happy. Rana, Venkatesh and Raviteja all   are very friendly. 

You have been spotted in opening of textile shop and jewelry shops. What is the reason behind it? 

I always strive to get close to audience. So those openings are my source to meet my fans   and audience. I manage to get their valuable suggestions and ideas. 

What are your upcoming movies? 

I am again doing a movie with Rana. Sri Raghava will be directing it. It will be very   special film for me.