Amrita Rao speaks on 'Main Hoon Na' 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, April 12, 2004 - 08:05 IST
What is your character in the film?
I play a character called Sanjana who is a very brattish girl. You can make that out from my looks. I give due credit to Farah since it's a very unusual kind of look for a Hindi cinema girl. I have a very grouchy look with lots of Kajal in my eyes and a nose ring. You can say a pop star kind of a look.
You belong to a non-filmi background and it's the start of your career. So how was it working with Shahrukh Khan? Were you nervous?
Actually, I didn't get a chance to be nervous. I was the last minute choice for the film. Farah had not seen my last two films and fortunately Gauri Khan spotted me in a coffee commercial. And she asked Farah to do an audition with me. It was an honour to work with Shahrukh. I just concentrated on my character and did what I was supposed to do.
It was a big out door shoot so how was the experience?
We shot the college part in the Saint Paul school in Darjeeling. It was a very beautiful school because in the background you can see the snow clad mountains. And it was too cold over there. And I guess if your work goes fine every other thing is secondary.
Which songs have been picturised on you in the movie?
In almost all the songs I am there, except for one song.
Which is your favorite song?
It's difficult for me to pick the favorite song. But I like the qawalli song. I like the title song also. Then there is an introduction song on Zayed and me. It's a one shot dance number happening, which I guess no body has seen before. I think I am very fortunate to work with Farah Khan and dance on her tune.
Which was the most challenging scene in the movie?
It was when I faced Mr. Khan for the first time. I had to look into his eyes and cry. Mr. Khan cried without using glycerin. I focused and focused and I did. And I give full credit to him. It was done in two shots and at the end of the day I went to him said, “Sir, I give you the entire credit”.
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