Jiya Shankar: I did not have the guts to stand in front of the camera

Jiya featured in Ved with Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh

Jiya Shankar who played Nisha in 'Ved' with Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh dropped in at the mid-day.com office, where she spoke about how she got into acting, future plans and much more!

Speaking about how she started out, the actress said, "I started when I was 16. I used to go to auditions but did not have the guts to stand in front of the camera. One day I decided, I watched enough people audition in front of me, so it's time I go there, hold the slate in my hand and say 'I'm Jiya Shankar.' There was no stopping after that."

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The actress started out in the South, with Telugu and Tamil films. Recalling her journey she said, "Now if I have to work in the South I'm up for it. I feel I shouldn't have started with the South. It was a learning experience and the biggest challenge. I'm proud of myself, I was only 16-18 and my journey has been incfedible, slow but steady. Now, is the time it has all started."

The actress says she wants to work on every medium and a Hollywood film is on the wish list too. Watch video to know more and see Jiya play a fun game.

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