By Ambili S [ September 07, 2010 ]
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Akshara Haasan: The young director!

After Shruti Haasan, it’s Akshara’s turn now! However, Shruti’s younger sister Akshara is more interested in film making rather than an onscreen career. 19-year-old Akshara is currently assisting award winning director Rahul Dholakia of Parzania fame in his next project titled Society. The film features Akshara’s mom Sarika, Dimple Kapadia, Randhir Kapoor, Seema Biswas and Om Puri in prominent roles. Akshara visited Chennai recently after almost a year to perform in a dance show.

"I left Chennai nine months ago and man, it's been so long! I flew down to participate in this dance show for Koki, who has taught me dance since I was eight. I've always been passionate about dance. I've learnt all forms except ballet. I've also learnt Kuchipudi and Bharathanatyam but I don't perform them on stage. Those are just for my satisfaction," said Akshara, who is all set to participate in the Latin Ball Room competitive dance to be held in the London Olympics in 2012.

"I don't want to take up acting. I would like to stay behind the camera and make wonderful films. There are two things I can't live without: dance and cinema. And directing my dad is definitely on the cards, but not now. He's in a different league now and I can't afford to flounder. I can't call appa for a role and then mess it up!" she added.

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