I did Kumari F21 for Sukumar: Hebah Patel

Kumari F21 is just her second film and Hebah Patel is thrilled that it’s a women-based title. “I’ve never heard of a heroine-based title in any Telugu film, that itself is a big achievement for me,” says Hebah. Her first Telugu project Ala Ela was a small but successful film. “Sukumar sir saw my first Telugu film and offered this film,” she added.

She says she accepted the film without even knowing her character because of Sukumar. “Yes, I signed without a second thought. When I heard the story, I knew I had to do it whether it was difficult or easy. I was happier when I heard that Devi Sri Prasad was the music director. I am glad that I got to work with many good technicians so early in my life,” she adds.

The makers had originally announced the film with another actress at the time of its launch. “Yes, I know about it,” says Hebah, adding, “It’s not a problem for me. In the end, it counts who is on screen; it’s not a big deal even if they had selected 10 girls before me.”

Director Surya Pratap says that the female lead character is a “bold” one. Hebah says, “Bold is a very subjective term. It can be seen as a ‘good bold’. It’s not as if I have done very bold scenes. My character is bold as she is not shy and demure, but very outgoing and she loves unconditionally  and expects the same from the guy.”

Hebah plays a struggling model in the film. “This is not a completely women-oriented film. This is a coming-of-age love story and will mainly attract the youth, especially lovers,” says the actress.

“There are a few projects in the pipeline, but I can’t talk about them as they are still in the discussion stage,” Hebah adds.

 

 

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