After an impressive debut as a female lead in Telugu with Lovely (2012), Shanvi Srivastava witnessed a fair share of ups and downs in her decade-long acting career.
Even as her latest Kannada film Baang is up for release on 18 August, Shanvi gives us a glimpse into her 10-plus years of acting journey and her future projects.
“I never dreamt of becoming an actor. I took it up with the only intention to pay for my education. After a year, Lovely was released to a good response at the box office.”
Shanvi remarked: “Like most of us, I too had a fair share of ups and downs. It is essential for everyone to keep reinventing themselves and take risks when it matters the most.”
Unlike actors, actresses do not sustain longer in any industry. Shanvi believes that newcomers should be given opportunities but experienced actresses should be of greater relevance.
In Baang, Shanvi plays a gangster for the first time in her career. She will be seen alongside singer-composer Raghu Dixit. He plays the role of Shanvi’s father in the movie.