'A woman has a lot of shit to face in the industry'
Suman Ranganathan was one of the most easy going guests to appear on The Rediff Chat. It took her only a few minutes to get involved in the entire activity. She tried to be as honest as she could about questions about her personal life. Here she is, direct and straight as an arrow.
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:30 IST)
Hi:-) How you doing? Can't wait to chat
Marx (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:28 IST)
How different is modelling world from bollywood?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:34 IST)
Marx: In the modelling world you are interacting with an audience right in front of you and you get the reaction instantly. And it's more like being a mannequin, just displaying clothes. But in movies you are playing roles, different characters and sometimes you're so involved that you kinda live them...
Sana (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:27 IST)
Hi Suman. Why arent u doing meaty roles like Fareb?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:36 IST)
Sana: Because roles like that come once in a while and they don't make those kind of films anymore and sometimes they put you in a slot and they give you the kind of roles which they think suit you. And you have an option whether you wanna do it or not and most times I don't do it.
kalpesh (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:33 IST)
what's your current project
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:40 IST)
Kalpesh: Current projects: Afzal Khan's Mehbooba with Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgan, Manisha and myself, K C Bokadia's film with Shah Rukh, Salman, Madhuri, Atul and myself, a comedy with Prakash Mehra with Naseerji, Rekhaji, Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachao.
Aashish (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:33 IST)
Hi Suman!Tell us about your family?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:41 IST)
Aashish: I was born and brought up in Bangalore and I did my schooling and college in Bangalore. I have an older brother and my mom and dad used to work and they are retired now and they are at home.
vikasc (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:39 IST)
Suman - ur favorite dress
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:42 IST)
Vikasc: I like jeans and T-shirts, sometimes salwars, but coming from the south, I love wearing sarees.
Firangi (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:42 IST)
WHO IS YOUR FAV BOLLYWOOD ACTOR AT PRESENT??
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:44 IST)
Firangi: Not particularly anyone because they all have something nice about them. But there is so much competition because we have so many heroes coming in and they are all good.
Rahul roy (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:42 IST)
Hi Suman My personal opinion is that you overshadowed aish in Aa ab laut chale. Were U aware of it doing the film making of the film
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:45 IST)
Rahul Roy: No I wasn't aware of it, but it was obviously a pleasant surprise because I did not expect that kind of a reaction from people. But it felt good and I'm very happy.
crazy fan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:44 IST)
I am crazy about you. But why do yo do such insignificant roles/song like the one in Badal
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:46 IST)
Carzyfan: Sometimes you do a song in a movie because you find the song interesting. Anyway, today, you find everyone doing that.
Sunita (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:45 IST)
Hi! Suman ,This is the first time i am chatting with a star,Pl reply. Sunita
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:47 IST)
Hi Sunita, first time I am chatting with someone on the net :-)
Dev (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:45 IST)
suman YOU MUST HATE BOMBAY LIFE COMING FROM THE CITY OF GARDENS??
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:48 IST)
Dev: I love Bombay because it has it's own charm but I would love it if it had more plants like we have in Bangalore and not much pollution.
Majahid (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:46 IST)
Hi Suman, I read your name in the credits of Mahesh Manjrekar's Kurukshetra *ing Sanjay Dutt and Mahima. Are you in the film??
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:49 IST)
Majahid: I am just doing a really nice song in the film, choreographed Saroj Khan.
Aashu (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:51 IST)
Do you think that woman in Hindi movies are in most cases merely decorative pieces and does it not bother you that you are going to be one of them in most of your roles?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:54 IST)
Aashu: I don't think so. I think everybody has a role to play and it depends from person to person, on how they play it, whether it's a big role or a small role. Anyway it's always gonna be a male dominated industry and we also have a lot of female oriented films but how many of them actually click at the BOX OFFICE?
Puddy Tat (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:50 IST)
SUMAN WHO ARE YOU CLOSEST TO?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:54 IST)
Puddy Tat: My family
sujay (Fri Mar 10 19100 3:39 IST)
Hi Suman, i am from bangalore.actually i have seen you and your father in in kormangla long time back.suman why is that you are not doing as many movies as the other heroines do?? is it because you are being choosy about the scripts or is it any other factor?? suman hope to meet you in bangalore sometime but i know busy people like you would not have time for us!! ok suman "all the best to you for your future" bye bye sujay
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:56 IST)
Sujay: It's really nice to be speaking to someone from Bangalore and also to know that you see my father around in Koramangalam. I'm not doing too many films because I'm being selective. Which is why you don't see me so often. But I'm sure whenever you do see me on screen you will always like my work.
surya (Fri Mar 10 19100 3:59 IST)
Hi Suman, I feel sorry that you r not exploiting your acting talents. You need to rely less on roles that demand exposing..you will stand to gain this way from a long time perspective. Added you need to hv a better image "off-the screen" and must concentrate only on your career rather than getting into various involvements. Any thoughts ?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:58 IST)
Surya: I don't think I am doing anything that would make me put my head down because I am very protective about my image. But if you read or hear things you should also know that a woman has a lot of shit to face in the industry and most of the times it's not true. And I am concentrating on my work and what I do in my personal life is my business *wide smile*
Raj Kumar (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:55 IST)
Suman - I have to go in five minutes, please answer my question!! Suman - have you ever read a magazine called snoop? They have an great article on you!! Do you like the British media?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:59 IST)
RajKumar: I haven't read it but I would really like it if you could send me one.
Hindustanis (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:57 IST)
Suman will you ever do movies like UmaraoJaan..Classic movies if not why?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:0 IST)
Hindustanis: Yes I would love to do one. But do you think it will have an audience?
Topdog (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:57 IST)
Hi Suman your Stanger Friend is here? Do you know who is this?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:0 IST)
Topdog: I don't know who you are... but I'd love to!!!!
moonliteshadow (Fri Mar 10 19100 6:44 IST)
isnt it difficult to maintain..such a sexy image..or maybe you're a natural??
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:2 IST)
moonliteshadow: I wasn't planning a career here so I didn't particularly go for an image, whether it was an lead role or musical heroines. But, today, it depends on the kind of role you take. For example the role I played in AA AB LAUT CHALEN REALLY WORKED. So it really depends on how you play your role.
Majahid (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:5 IST)
Comeon Sumar Yaar, Please answer these 2 questions and I won't bug you anymore!!! When will Mehbooba release and what is the story? What's happening with Rahul Roy's Mera Jhoota Hai Japni?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:5 IST)
Majahid: I don't know when Mehbooba is releasing, it's a love triangle love story. As for Rahul Roy I don't know anything about his life!
kk (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:0 IST)
Hi!Suman.How are you? What is the secret of your beautiful smile? When are you going to marry? Kapil
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:6 IST)
KK: Comes from the heart... marriage: long time to go
Saveen (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:4 IST)
Hi Suman, Why dont you bag films from some good directors like Tanuja Chandra and Mahesh Bhatt where you would get a chance to explore your Talent? If you look at Preeti Zinta You would get my point. What do you have to say about this?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:6 IST)
Saveen: Maybe someday I will. I'll think about what you said, but as of now I'm happy with what I'm doing.
Anamika CA (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:6 IST)
Hello Suman, Are you comming to Canada this year? Who is your fav. actor and actress??
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:7 IST)
Anamika CA: No I'm not coming to Canada for a long time though I really love the place. Fave actor: Most of them... Actress: Sridevi, Madhuri and Kajol
vamsidhar kodali (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:6 IST)
HI SUMAN ,ARE U GOING REPLY ME TODAY OR SHALL I THINK IA'M POOR CHAP WITHOUT ANY LUCK
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:9 IST)
vamsidhar kodali: Hi... you are not poor chap with bad luck, I think you're one lucky chap... :-)
Hindustanis (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:9 IST)
do you believe in Social work to help poor people in India as you are celebrity and now you can be great fund raiser for poor people... What do you think about this?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:11 IST)
Hindustanis: I always have thought about social work, even before I came to the film industry and I do service in my own way. But I shall do so all out when I find the time because you need to not just think about it, you need to dedicate yourself.
Rahul roy (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:9 IST)
Suman What are the reasons that your boyfriends bitch about you once your relationship with them is over
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:12 IST)
Rahul Roy: The reason why they do that goes to show I still affect them and that says a lot about them as people, knowing the kind of response they give out.
Saveen (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:12 IST)
Do you like to interfere with the Directors work? I mean are you confident in doing what Director tells you to do or If you feel that you are uncomfortable in some scenes do you have the guts to argueue with the director?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:14 IST)
Saveen: Absolutely, because only I know how I really wanna portray a certain scene with experiences I have had in my life or what I know best. So you listen to the director but you also put in your own
Hindustanis (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:16 IST)
If i want your help to for fund raiser in India. Will you help me in Future in getting support from bollywood for this cause?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:16 IST)
Hindustanis: I would love to. I'll help you in anyway I can, I dunno if too many stars are interested but I'm sure we can get some.
SARFAROSHI (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:16 IST)
SUMAN HAVE YOU SEEN MAST, DO YOU THINK FANS CAN REALLY WIN YOUR HEART??
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:17 IST)
SARFAROSHI: I think it can happen... depending on how much you really love the person and for what.
Topdog (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:18 IST)
Hi Suman.......R U ignoring me? Take a wild guess...who is this?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:19 IST)
Topdog: Gimme THREE CLUES
SARFAROSHI (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:19 IST)
BUT SUMAN IF I WANT TO MEET YOU WILL I HAVE TO OPEN A PIZZA SHOPE NEAR YOUR HOUSE?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:19 IST)
SARFAROSHI: Why? *lol*
Topdog (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:20 IST)
Just one will do.... Tweety.... God it has been so long since I spoke to you.......miss it though
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:22 IST)
Topdog: Are you shorty?
Topdog (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:23 IST)
Yes....beautiful.....got it.............
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:24 IST)
Topdog: Why haven't you called?
meher (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:25 IST)
my question is why some actress look glomourous in movies but not out side r u so too?
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:28 IST)
Meher: I'm not as glamourous as I look on screen. I look like any normal person.... When you are on screen you have all that make-up on and portraying your role, in life you are being yourself and not acting in front of a camera.
Suman Ranganathan (Fri Mar 10 19100 7:30 IST)
*doing cartwheels heading towards the door* It was a heady experience... BUT... time to go now... Looking forward to chat with you again... BYE...
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