Today in the interview with Aishwarya on Ponniyin Selvan II , when questioned why she said yes for the film, she said it was because of the great director Mani Ratnam or if the role was so passionate that she was not able to say no.
On asking this, gorgeous Aishwarya responded positively. With a little chuckle, she said that Mani Ratnam is her guru, so there was no chance of saying no. “It’s natural, yes, first of all, whenever he asks me he knows it’s going to be a yes,” Aish says. Somewhere, Mani Ratnam also knows that Aishwarya won’t deny him.
According to Aishwarya, it’s exciting to work with a person like Mani Ratnam. She also added, “I am fortunate enough to work with him.” Of course, who would not be excited to work with such an incredible director?
When one is working with such a big artist, of course, the excitement is at a different level. She also adds how much excitement hits her when she gets even one message from him for the shoot. Because one gets to learn a lot of new things, have new experiences, and have new adventures when working with a legend. And with Mani Ratnam, of course, the learning curve will always go up one earns wisdom when working with a star.
As Aishwarya says “We can see it in the audience’s reaction”. After all, it’s we, the audience, who rate the film. So watching Aishwarya on the big screen in PS-1 as Nandini, the character who is finely crafted by Mani Ratnam, The audience will not only love it but also enjoy it.
Furthermore, Aishwarya shares the behind-the-scenes story of what Mani Ratnam replied when she asked, Why did he choose her on one go? Why didn’t another female actress catch your eye for PS 1? like, How did he see Nandini in her?
” I even asked him how and why do you choose me on a one-go?” Aishwarya says.
She said that Mani Ratnam told her it’s about the character it’s not us who decides whom to cast but the character decides its character’s demand and here the character Nandini demands you.
So, to conclude, Aishwarya shares her excitement, respect, and even behind the scenes how much she respects Mani Ratnam, sir as she says he’s her guru. She also added that there was not a single reason to deny Mani, sir. Working with a great artist is something every star and actor longed for.