Don't have to wait for opportunities in new-age entertainment: Nora Fatehi

Model-actress Nora Fatehi, who plays the female protagonist in the upcoming film My Birthday Song, says booming digital entertainment platforms have given actors more opportunities to explore their talent.

After making special appearances in songs from films like Rocky Handsome (2016) and Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), Fatehi is excited about her upcoming film to be released on 19 January.

"Performing in front of the camera is a different thing and shooting a whole film is another. So far I just did whatever came my way, instead of waiting for a film to come. I think that is the best part of new age entertainment. One does not have to get frustrated with getting an opportunity, whether it is film, short film, web series or TV shows... As an entertainer, opportunities have expanded," She told IANS, a news agency.

In the initial days of the shoot for My Birthday Song, Fatehi was a little worried. But as her co-actors and director started encouraging her, she gained confidence.

"Since I was inexperienced in films, I thought it would be very intimidating to work with experienced people like Sanjay Suri and Samir Soni. But I must say they are very encouraging. They clapped when I gave a good shot," she said.

Born in India but raised in Canada, Fatehi is not very good with the Hindi language. Is it a hurdle for her?

"The only factor that keeps me going is constantly working on my skills. I have been learning the language for quite some time now, and mujhe kaafi acchi tarah se Hindi aati hai (I know Hindi quite well now). Of course, you cannot compare my Hindi with a Hindi-speaking person, but I am confident enough to hold a conversation in mixed Hindi-English," she added.