“I don’t compare myself with Freida Pinto. She has come a ways. She does only films within the West. I'M open to do both – Indian films and movies from the West,” Tena told IANS.
The common link between Tena and Freida is that the latter also made her international debut with British movie “Slumdog Millioniare” and her co-star was Dev Patel.
Directed by John Madden, known for guiding Oscar winning movie “Shakespeare In Love”, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” also starred Judi Dench and Bill Nighy. It released her May 13 and earned rave reviews.
“After doing this film, I'VE realised that there's no language for cinema. Don’t be surprised in case you all see me in several forms of cinema,” said Tena.
However, getting the film was not a cake walk for the Bangalore girl.
“Before I got the role, I needed to give three long auditions. First, in front of the casting director, then with John Madden after which with the film’s producer and Madden again. But, it went off smoothly. John’s a really perfect guy,” she said.
Tena debuted in Hindi films with “Yeh Faasle”, which also starred Anupam Kher, in 2011. – IANS
