It is important to keep growing; if you don’t grow, you die!

Isha Sharvani proved her mettle as a dancer through her B’town film Kisna and individual stage shows across the world. When it comes to acting, Isha has managed to do complete justice to each of the roles she grabbed. In the south, apart from a special appearance in the song Theeyae, Theeyae, in a Tamil movie Maattrraan, starring Suriya, the dance diva is just two films old in Malayalam.After a commendable performance as a cat burglar in a segment of the anthology 5 Sundarikal, her latest film Iyobinte Pustakam is being much talked about for her de-glam avatar and more. The actress, in a candid interview, speaks about working with Fahadh Faasil, juggling dance and films and her upcoming projects.
Working with Fahadh Faasil Fahadh is one of the finest actors in Indian cinema. I knew from the beginning that I have to give my best as I am paired opposite him. All the actors I have worked with in Iyobinte Pustakam have so much conviction and passion in them and that has come across well in the film. It inspires you to do better.
Playing a de-glam role I did work on my character Martha and every day I was getting used to being her. Without internet, TV and mobile phones while shooting at Wagamon, we were completely cut off from society. I would say I was in Martha’s land. In all the films I have done so far, there used to be a hairdresser or a make-up artiste along with me, but all of a sudden, I had to go without them for this film. I decided to stop looking at the mirror then. I have done nine films so far, and I loved the challenge of doing a film shot up in the hills. I trusted Amal Neerad, the director and cinematographer, completely, when he offered me this character; he’s one of the finest DOPs I have worked with so far.
Juggling dance and films There are 365 days in a year but I take up only one movie every year. So there is a lot of time left for dance. I rehearse every day and know that the dancer in me will never die. But nobody has written a story where I am given a chance to dance. I am happy that I am bagging projects based on my acting abilities, but I am looking forward to a script where I get an opportunity to dance. I am always learning and bettering myself. Recently, I learnt classical ballet and western contemporary dance forms. It is important to keep growing; I feel if you don’t grow, you die. And hence, studies have always been a part of my life.
How do you look at the changes happening in Malayalam cinema? This is an exciting time for Malayalam cinema with new actors, directors and scriptwriters. There is lot of new content being appreciated by the audience.
Upcoming projects I have Lijo’s Double Barrel in which I have a new look, but it is a small role. Also, I have my dance shows coming up.