I'm not doing an item number: Ramya

She���������s just come back from Portugal where she was to shoot for her film Lucky. But visa problems faced by the rest of the crew delayed the whole schedule, bringing Ramya back to the city earlier than she had expected.
But on her return, the actor was welcomed with news she hadn���������t bargained for ��������� that she is set to do an item song for Kavitha Lankesh���������s film Crazy Loka.���������This is not the first time that an unvalidated rumour about me has spread. Last time, it was that I was to act in Veerappan, and now this. I���������m not doing an item number. Kavitha said that the producer had told her that I would do a special number for the film. There���������s no question of anything like that. I don���������t need that kind of publicity,��������� fumes Ramya.
What���������s also irked her are reports that she���������s been dilly-dallying over whether to do the song or not due to remuneration discussions. ���������That���������s absurd. Everything doesn���������t work on money,��������� says Ramya, who is in London for a Kannadiga Sammelana.
Once back, Ramya will get busy with films again. ���������I���������ve wound up Siddalingu and only have a couple of songs pending for Lucky. Thereafter, I���������ll begin work on a comedy that is an Upendra-starrer. When I heard the script I found it funny and thought that since people today are looking for entertainment, this would be just right,��������� says the actor. Rumour has it that the film will also star Ambareesh, and Ramya is hoping that he signs up. ���������The role���������s been tailor-made for Ambareesh uncle and it would be great if he does it,��������� says Ramya, who���������s also got the sequel to Johnny Mera Naam lined up for her.
Besides Sandalwood flicks, Ramya���������s not got much on her plate. ���������I���������ve not got any offers from Kollywood,��������� she quips. But Ramya isn���������t worried. ���������This pace of work allows me time to do stuff I want to do, like go on holiday, or work for the Shantinagar constituency,��������� she signs off.
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