After more than ten years in the entertainment industry, pooja hegde still shows no reluctance to try out for parts. "I recently tried out for a tamil movie and was turned down," she reveals. They picked someone older because they thought I was too young for the role. However, I'm willing to try out and never turn down an audition.

"I prefer it when people contact me for auditions instead of assuming I'm not a good fit for the role," pooja says.  In this manner, I have the opportunity to demonstrate my acting abilities, show them how I can play the part convincingly, and allay any concerns the director may have about my fit for the role.

The actor, who is now working on projects in the South, sees auditions as a chance to challenge preconceptions.  She continues, "performers, particularly female performers, are perceived differently by filmmakers because we are more likely to be typecast.  For this reason, I think it's crucial to try out and highlight your untapped qualities.  

Being considered for a post is preferable to being passed over. I don't hesitate to put myself out there and work hard. Your ego cannot get in the way of your craft. Since many people never get the chance to be contacted for an audition, you should seize the chance when it presents itself. Why not here, where some of the biggest performers still try out?
 
 

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