BOLLYWOOD Krishna Gautam thinks her time is now
Krishna Gautam admitted it hasn't been easy to "make the cut" in Bollywood but thinks now is the time for her to do well.
Krishna Gautam admitted it hasn't been easy to "make the cut" in Bollywood.
The '12 O'Clock' actress moved from her native Delhi to Mumbai six years ago and she found not having industry connections when she was starting her career has made it more difficult to catch a break, but she's confident now is her time.
She told Hindustan Times: “For a person who is not from the industry nor has a godfather, it’s not easy to make the cut! I got the right break with RGV film where I played the female lead and got noticed. My international film, by British-Iranian director Hassan Nazeer, is streaming on a major platform and now I have good projects lined-up. So, I feel blessed that things happened to me at the right time."
Krishna has a firm belief in destiny and believes things will only get better for her.
She added: “Earlier, I did not believe in all this, but when it started to happen, as I was told, then I had a change of heart. My stars say that the second half of 2023 will be my turning point and I can see it all happening one after another.
“We will start the schedule for Boney sir’s film in August-September. Since it has not been officially announced I can’t reveal much about it, but it will be helmed by a big director.
"Then I will be shooting for feature Aye Zindagi Gale Laga Le which I have written and will be directing as well. Besides, I have featured in two songs by singer Amit Sawant, cousin of Abhijeet Sawant, which will release soon.”
Krishna dropped out of college to pursue her acting dreams and hone skills she felt would be useful for her chosen path.
She said: “My mother was very supportive but by father initially did not agree but then allowed. After dropping college, I joined a production house where I dabbled in all departments to learn the art.
"I am a trained kathak dancer and have also done a song for a yet-to-release film. I am learning mixed-martial arts and also run an NGO based on skill development.
"I have got into production as well. So, all these years I was developing my skills and base. I believe now it’s time to reap the dividends.”
