A Still From Neeyum Naanum

BEING 'SPORT''IVE

           There seems to be a strong bond developing between the world of sport and cinema. Before you jump to conlusions, let us clarify that we aren't talking about film celebrities owning IPL teams. Or the 'cross-border' romances! What we are talking about is the fact that more and more sportspersons are entering the world of cinema. Right from sprinter Ashwini Nachappa. who entered the world of films through a movie made on her, to Neetu Chandra, who happens to be a martial arts expert and a basketball player, several sportswomen have gone on to become heroines in the film world. Now joining this list is Chetna Pandey, who will be making her debut in Kollywood with Neeyum Naanum.

       Says S V Solairaja, director of the film, "Chetna, who is a national level badminton player and a gymnast, plays a choreographer in the movie as does the hero of the film, Sanjeev of Kullir 100 fame."

         The director is all praise for his lead actors, who he says, are hard working and committed."Both of them are dedicated. In fact, Sanjeev actually sustained a serious injury on the trampoline while shooting for a song. He was in pain and i though we would have to call it a day. However, he chose to take pain killer injections and complete the song. Both of them have done a fine job and I can assure you that the audience will be left smiling as there are at least 40 scenes in my film which will evoke laughter," claims the director.