Newcomer Neha Sharma taking up unconventional roles

NEW DELHI, June 18:Newbie actress Neha Sharma says she had no qualms taking up the small role of Shahid Kapoor�s girlfriend in upcoming film �Teri Meri Kahaani� as she is not looking for conventional roles in Bollywood.Having made her acting debut as a leading lady opposite Emraan Hashmi in �Crook�, Neha will now be seen playing Meera, Shahid�s �dominating and bratty� girlfriend in the London setting of �Teri Meri Kahaani�.�Though it�s a relatively smaller part, I did the film since I could relate to Meera. She is someone with grey shades and though she loves this guy (Shahid), she is pretty dominating and bratty.�I didn�t have any qualms playing such a character because all girlfriends can�t really be docile. It is a normal relationship that we have depicted here; the kind that couples today share. The space which I have got into in �Teri Meri Kahaani� is not really �filmy�,� Neha told.The 24-year-old actress has a number of films in her kitty, including sex-comedy �Kya Super Kool Hain Hum� and as Vivek Oberoi�s solo female lead in �Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story�. Neha thinks playing a bit role in a film like �Teri Meri Kahaani� will not be limiting her prospects.�Cliched as it may sound, but it is not just about the length of the character that you play, it was more about the kind of girl I was bringing on screen. It is a guest appearance but I really liked portraying Meera.�I am sure there are others who think this is not the right move. However, conventional isn�t something for me in any case. Even �Crook� was hardly a quintessential love story with which I started my career. It was a dramatic tale about racism. Even �Kya Super Kool Hain Hum� is not conventional in any way,� said Neha. �Teri Meri Kahaani�, directed by Kunal Kohli and starring Priyanka Chopra as the female lead, shows three different love stories set in 1910, 1960 and 2012.�Kunal has indeed told an epic love story and I really like what Meera brings to the table. It was a wonderful experience working on the film and a real fun trip,� Neha said.As for her next film �Kya Super Kool Hain Hum� where she would be seen in a much longer part, Neha is keeping her fingers crossed.�I had already finished �Teri Meri Kahaani� before starting �Kya Super Kool Hain Hum�. The promos are already a rage and the film is shaping up well too. It should be a happening year for sure.�When it comes to taking up film projects, Neha says she signs on the dotted line only when she is sure that the film will be liked by the audience.�First I have to look at the film from an audience point of view. One has to see the story from an actor�s point of view as well, but before that, I need to ensure hits. Hence the second thing I need to do is work on survival projects.�For me, both are equally important because I have to do a film which is liked by the audience. It may not be a brilliant biopic or anything great but it should be successful,� she said. (PTI)