Actor Milana Nagaraj Photo Courtesy: The Hindu/Ravichandran N

When Milan Nagraj was asked if he had doubts about the fate of his career during pregnancy, he said, “I am a confident person.” I refer to Kareena Kapoor Khan’s concerns, as her As expressed in the book, Kareena Kapoor’s Pregnancy Bible. The Bollywood star had talked about feeling distressed and worried about his career. Milana denied having uncertain thoughts about her further journey.

“Even though I was not trained in acting, I was not afraid to face the camera when I made my debut. I have always been excited about life. It’s only been two months, and people can’t believe I’m already promoting my next film. Maybe it’s because of my discipline, which comes from being a sportsperson,” says the actor, a former national level swimmer.

“I had gained a certain amount of weight during pregnancy and I knew it was natural. I told myself that I would be back to my normal state soon after delivery. I have surprised myself how quickly I have got back to film-related activities,” she adds.

Milan Nagaraj in ‘Aaram Aravindaswamy’. , Photo Credit: Winkwhistle Productions/Youtube

Milana calls herself an “active person” and admits that her pregnancy period was difficult. “No matter what day it is, I can’t accept the fact that I have nothing to do. During pregnancy I stopped going to theaters and there were no shoots,” she says.

“After six months, I traveled to Bali, Indonesia and it was a nice break. I spent the rest of the time reading and watching movies. I managed to stay in touch with him by dubbing for films Aaram Arvindswami, And during the early days of my pregnancy, I preached Reg. For. So somehow, I got involved in the work.”

It stars Anish Tejeshwar opposite Milana. Aaram Arvindswami, Kannada relationship drama which will hit the screens on November 22, 2024. The actor and husband have created a hit chemistry with films like Darling Krishna. love mocktails, love mocktail 2, And Kaushalya Supraja Ram, Milana feels the time has come for her to be a part of a new combination.

“People find it refreshing to see new on-screen pairings. The actor I admire most in this aspect is Samantha Ruth Prabhu. In recent times, his chemistry with any hero has been so tremendous. I am sure he puts in a lot of effort to bring it to the screen, and I want to do the same,” she says.

Milana also talks about how difficult it is to get meaty roles in the Kannada film industry. He achieved success with his excellent acting in romantic comedies love mocktails And love mocktail 2, However, the films that followed failed to impress the audience.

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“I want to be a part of films where female characters drive the story forward. i like movies like Jab We Met, Raazi And Bommarillu. Unfortunately, once you make your mark in a certain role, directors come at you with similar types of roles. I am working hard to play a unique role, but the options are very less,” she explains.

Even in her weaker films, Milana stood out due to her attractive presence and effortless portrayal of her characters. These qualities shine most in the hit love mocktails Films in which she played the role of Nidhima, whose feisty attitude makes her hard to ignore. Milana says that her journey so far has taught her some important lessons.

Anish Tejeshwar and Milana Nagaraj in ‘Aaram Aravindaswamy’. , Photo Credit: Winkwhistle Productions/Youtube

“More than knowing what to do, I have learned what not to do on screen. I believe in being subtle as an artist. This has worked for me so far. I personally don’t enjoy over-the-top acting,” she says.

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Milan and Krishna are a power couple in the Kannada film industry. In addition to acting together, the couple also wrote and produced love mocktails Movies. Both films were directed by Krishna. “It’s about balancing personal careers,” she says of her experience being married to another artist.

“People ask me if Krishna and I argue. We argue only when we are making a film together. Over time, we have learned to reach a middle ground. It helps that Krishna gets his plans right most of the time,” she smiles.