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Finding Nimmo

Meet Sanjeeda who is Nimmo in Ekta Kapoor's latest serial

SMALL SCREEN DEBUT Sanjeeda: small break

She is not new to `lights... camera... action.' And yet, this is her debut role. Not on the big screen though, for she has already done three south Indian movies. Featuring in the lead role in the Balaji Telefilms soap on Star One, Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka, Sanjeeda is enthusiastic about her blossoming small screen career.

"I have reason to be happy. I am opening my account in Hindi serials with the best banner possible. The entire team is so professional. And to top it all, the serial is being aired on a Star channel. What more could I ask for," she says. Hailing from Ahmedabad, Sanjeeda came to Mumbai four years ago in the hope of entering a profession no one in her family had thought of pursuing — acting. Eventually, she got modelling assignments, and not just one but three movies came her way, but all in languages that are still Greek to her — Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. Like most wannabes, she too wanted a break in Bollywood but didn't get worthwhile offers. So the obvious choice was the small screen.

Describing her role in Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka, Sanjeeda says: "Nimmo is a simple, happy girl. You can call her the girl next-door." As far as acting is concerned, she says she has "learnt quite a few finer points" through Kya Hoga...

SANGEETA BAROOAH PISHAROTY

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