India is a crucible like the United States: the actress of "Vishwaroopam 2"; Pooja Kumar | Hindi Movie News

Indo-American actress Pooja Kumar, who will soon be seen in the Kamal Hbadan-starrer's "Vishwaroopam 2", said the film gave him the opportunity to see him. Learn more about the sociopolitical history of Indian society. When asked if the film had given him a better idea of ​​Indian society, Pooja said, "I think India is a melting pot like America, where people come from different parts of the globe and live … diverse and uncomplicated too. "

"India is the same because here every state has its culture, its language, its religion, its feelings … so many things … We have tried to present the l & # 39; India in a positive light in the film, the audience begins a conversation because any good work of art, cinema, poetry, history or play that makes you think, does that, "she added.

& # 39; Vishwaroopam 2 & # 39; tries to resolve the socio-political conflicts in present-day India. Giving a glimpse of his character in the film, Pooja said, "My character begins where he ended in the first part, so now, Dr. Nirupama Viswanath falls in love with her husband after so many years of marriage, knowing how he spends his life for his country.

"At the same time, she goes through a dilemma knowing that for the husband, no love is greater than love for his country and nothing is more important than his mission. secret. " Pooja is a fan of Kamal since his "Ek Duje Ke Liye". She said that she learned an important lesson from the actor-filmmaker and popular politician.

"The greatest thing that I learned from Kamal, is not to give up and to be persistent: the more we travel in life, the more we do the ups and downs. In films, we literally give life, years, hours of hard work and one day the film comes out, and in a few moments, it is declared a success or a flop. "

"If that fails, we begin to wonder about things – about our decision, our ability, if we're on the right track, if that's what we're meant for … We're wondering ourselves (Kamal), no matter what obstacles happen, never gave up, it's a great lesson in our life … to be focused, "she said. added.

Pooja worked in English films such as "Man on a Ledge", "Brawl in Cell Block 99" and "Bollywood Hero". She said while she is widely exposed to American culture, her heart is very Indian.

"I lived in an Indian home, I speak Hindi, I do Kathak and Bharatnatyam and I grew up in this traditional family culture that is different from the Americans who live in the nuclear family. with the Americans, hanging out with them, they are friends, is not it?

"So, in a way, there are two kinds of life I live … but I am an Indian by heart," said the actress who grew up in St. Louis , Missouri and studied in Washington.

"These days, although my brother, my father and I live in different cities, we make sure that we meet as often as possible because we are a family," she said. a smile.