Jesse wants to stick to realistic cinema

For long she has been the torch-bearer of the Indian modelling industry.
Now, Jesse Randhawa is all set to take the big plunge in Bollywood. The supermodel is making her debut in Anurag Kashyap���s Gulaal. Incidentally, not long ago, she did an item number for the director in his film No Smoking.
Was films always on the cards? ���I never thought about films.In fact, when Anurag approached me for Gulaal, I was pretty sceptical. But, he told me to go through the script and be very sure before I say anything. I ended up doing it,��� she smiles. What is her character in the film? She answers, ���I play Anuja, a college lecturer. She is a woman of few words. She has been through a lot in life.��� The whole feel was a deviation from the stereotypical roles. ���I am only seen in cotton saris sans makeup. It was very unlike the glamorous image that I have as a model,��� she says.
How was it working with Anurag, who is known more as a new-generation free-spirited director? ���Anurag is absolutely fabulous to work with. I was not sure about doing a film, but he put so much faith in me that it brought out the very best in me. I continue to take advice from him for further projects.���
Before Jesse made her entry in Bollywood, she wowed all with her dance moves. So, does she consider dance a passion, a form of therapy or just a hobby? ���Oh, dance is definitely a passion! It���s funny, but I was so apprehensive about it. But, when I took to the floor, I knew I was meant for it.���
Does she plan to give up modelling and get into full-time acting? ���I don���t think I���ll let go of modelling, because that has got me where I am today. Films? I don���t plan to take it up completely unless something really interesting comes my way. I want to stick to realistic cinema, roles which have some intellectual content. Otherwise, I plan to concentrate more on dancing. It makes me happy.���
We sure are happy seeing her in any avatar ��� be it as a dancer, actress or a model.