SECOND TIME LUCKY?
Tamil actor Sonia Aggarwal seems to making all the right moves in her second innings in the industry ~ P Sangeetha
Sonia Aggarwal is enjoying her comeback in Kollywood to the hilt. The actor, who had bid goodbye to films at the peak of her career, after tying the knot with Tamil director Selvaraghavan (actor Dhanush’s brother) is now back with a bang. Films are back on top of her list of priorities following her divorce from Selva, and the actor has been on a signing spree. Post divorce, her first release, Vaanam, which had an ensemble cast including Simbu, Anushka and Prakash Raj, fetched her rave reviews, bringing Sonia back into the spotlight.
Tamil actor Sonia Aggarwal seems to making all the right moves in her second innings in the industry ~ P Sangeetha
Sonia Aggarwal is enjoying her comeback in Kollywood to the hilt. The actor, who had bid goodbye to films at the peak of her career, after tying the knot with Tamil director Selvaraghavan (actor Dhanush’s brother) is now back with a bang. Films are back on top of her list of priorities following her divorce from Selva, and the actor has been on a signing spree. Post divorce, her first release, Vaanam, which had an ensemble cast including Simbu, Anushka and Prakash Raj, fetched her rave reviews, bringing Sonia back into the spotlight.
“Even though my role in the film was short, I got a lot of accolades on a micro-blogging site for my performance. I should thank director Krish for considering me for the role,” says Sonia. Her follow up to Vaanam is the forthcoming Tamil flick Maata Pitha Guru, which deals with a social issue. “The film is based on the subject of child abuse. You can call it cerebral cinema. It was a challenging role as I had to portray three avatars in the film — a saint, a woman with negative shades to her character and an investigative television reporter,” says the actor.
Sonia is also testing new waters in Mollywood with a film opposite Mukesh. “I play an innocent, homely woman who handles the pressures of a family delicately. It’s a family entertainer directed by Mohan Kupleri. I always wanted to make a debut in Malayalam and have been waiting for a good offer to come my way. But it didn’t happen for long. So when I got this one, I just couldn’t resist it. It’s a role that I have been looking forward to do,” says Sonia.
The spate of films apart, Sonia has also been turning heads with her new svelte look. “Yes, I have knocked off a few kilos and I’m really feeling confident now. My friends are quite impressed with my new look,” she laughs. With her glam avatar and meaningful projects in her kitty, Sonia is on a roll. “I have moved on from my divorce and I’m very happy now. I’m also cheering for the men in yellow — the Chennai team of the Celebrity Cricket League. I’m loving my comeback,” she signs off.
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