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Variety is her forte

has more than 70 serials to her credit

Deepa Venkat is on a roll. She is a busy actress who appears on prime time Tamil soaps thrice daily on weekdays. She plays varied characters. If she is the best friend of Abhi, the protagonist, in "Kolangal" (Sun TV, Monday to Friday 9 p.m.), she is the advocate, who fights against injustice, in "Saradhaa" (Raj TV, Monday to Thursday 9 p.m.). And in the late night serial "Soorya" (Sun TV, Monday to Friday 10.30 p.m.), she plays an investigative television reporter, who is brutally attacked and is now suffering from amnesia!

A popular face

Deepa is one of the most popular faces on the small screen who grew up with the advent of satellite television. She was in Standard Eight when she made her acting debut in K. Balachandar's serial "Kaiyalavu Manasu". Says Deepa: "It was Balachandar Sir who introduced me to television, while I was still at school. He said I have expressive eyes and gave me the friendly, girl-next-door image, which has worked to my advantage."

Deepa went on to do many serials (more than 70). At the same time, she pursued her studies and managed to finish schooling. Though she could not attend regular college, she has done MCA in Financial Management through correspondence. "The keystone of my success is education, which helps me understand and evaluate the roles I get" signs off Deepa.

SREEDHAR PILLAI

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