Having acted in films in both Tamil and Telugu, Bindu Madhavi is a household in the south. But the actress admits that she has found more love and fame after her stint in the reality show, Bigg Boss. The actress, who has wrapped up shoot for her upcoming Tamil film Pakka with Vikram Prabhu, tells Chennai Times about her stay in the house, how the reality show has changed her way of thinking and more:
You entered the house on Day 35.How did you get the offer?
A friend called me, saying that a spokesperson of Vijay TV wanted to reach me because they are looking for a new entry for this show. I didn't want to be a part of it initially. I'm a private person and don't talk about my personal life even in the interviews I give. So, there was no way I was going to live so many days in front of TV audience. But my friend suggested I take a day to decide because I'd taken a long break and this show could be a good comeback for me. I slept over it for a day and confirmed to the channel that I was up for it. Thankfully, there were no date issues because I'd completed the shoot of my film two weeks before I got the call.
What was your family's reaction?
My mother actually told me that I wasn't cut out for this show. She was scared for me because I'm used to living in my own space.Even if there are guests at home, I'd sit with them for a few minutes and get back to my room. So, she wasn't sure how I would be able to survive with strangers around me.But it's a call I'd made.
She must be happy that you actually survived till almost the end of the show...
My eviction happened at 1.30am and I had no access to phone till I reached home. I called my mom at 3am and we spoke for over an hour. She thought I would go till the finale and was disappointed I got evicted two days before the big day. I was surprised to hear her give me her perspective about how I handled myself on the show despite her not knowing Tamil.But she was happy that I got along well with people. Even my friends were scared for me because I entered the house when issues had blown out of proportion and tension was at its peak. You are put into situations and you are expected to handle it well. They were waiting for me at my place that day and said they were proud of me.
But were you prepared for the backlash?
Yes, I was aware that things could turn out either positively or negatively for me and I didn't know what was happening until I came out. I didn't know what people thought about me or my behaviour. It's a game show and everyone has a strategy when it comes to presenting themselves and deal with situations inside the house.In the first two weeks, I was trying to figure out what was happening around me and I was not quite confident about myself. So, I stayed quiet and didn't mingle with people. But then, I decided that whatever happened, I had to survive and the best way would be to be myself on the show. That actually helped me enjoy my stay .For me, it was like a paid holiday .
Would you say that your popularity has increased now?
Definitely. I recently went out for dinner and was surprised when everyone at the restaurant -from the staff to diners -wanted to click pictures with me. I've done films before the show and I've had people coming up to me for selfie.But I'd say that the number has vastly increased post the television show. I'm used to public attention, but I didn't expect this kind of response. This is new for me!
Is there any lesson that you've learnt from your stay?
I used to be a laid-back person and wouldn't really go after what I wanted. I was happy with whatever I got, in terms of offers. But now, I've learnt to be aggressive and pursue my dreams with more determination.
Will this life lesson influence your career plans as well?
Yes, I didn't expect this kind of love from people. The response I've received is also overwhelm ing. Now, I want to ensure that the next film I sign, will be better than what I have done in the past.That's why I am in no hurry to sign projects. I now have a platter to choose from and I want to choose the best. After putting myself in tough situations, I'd better take advantage of it than just do whatever comes my way and vanish after a few months!
Are you game for another reality show?
It was a `no' from me initially for this one as well, but I ended up doing it. So, never say never.
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