The belle from Britain 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, September 20, 2005 - 00:54 IST
‘Can we address you as ‘Anna’, we asked the fair-skinned beauty’. “I like being called Annabelle but yes you can call me Anna if you wish to” she replies. Polite but discreet, hmm…we liked it. You will like her some more of Annabelle Wallas when she talks about her first Bollywood experience, Dil Jo Bhi Kahey in an endearing Scottish accent…
Working in a Bollywood was…
A handsome experience!
How did you land the film?
I was in London, I auditioned for it and cleared it. And Voila, here I am!
Your role
I play the role of Sophie Bassain.
What’s special about Sophie?
She is a kind, quite girl who is very honest to her feelings
How do you like India so far?
It’s been fabulous. The people here have been wonderful!
Like the food here?
Very much, I love Chikken Tikka! It’s spicy and yum!
Any heavy-duty dance that you did?
Not really, but I think its great fun!
London to Mumbai, how have you managed the work culture?
The test of an actor is if s/he can switch between different worlds. I haven’t managed too badly.
Did you take Hindi lessons?
Yes, so that I understand the scene but most of my lines are in English. So lucky me!
How was Karan to work with?
Good fun!
Your experience with Mr.Bachchan?
Splendid! He comes across as an exceptionally well-informed person.
The Mauritius schedule was…
Great! It was a picnic, the film shaped up alongside!
Your impression of a Bollywood unit…
…was wrong. They are professionals!
The most amusing moment…
Towards the end of the shoot, when we pushed each other into a swimming pool and went bonkers!
A Bollywood flick that you saw…
Bend it like Bechkam & Bride and Prejudice and I loved both
In a battle of heart and head, which one wins?
Heart!
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