Monday 2 July 2012

Acting with Celebrities


Acting with Celebrities

Celebrities have a magnetic persona no matter which part of the world they are from. It's every talent's dream to share screen space with their favorite celebrity. However, it is very important to have a few ground rules in mind when working with them.

Every celebrity has a different working style, every production house or channel has to accommodate their demands if reasonable. So, there will be a certain aura around them which may intimidate you, don't succumb to that feeling. Most people tend to get overwhelmed with their presence and behave frantically, leading to an awkward situation for both parties. For example, if you get casted opposite Shahrukh Khan in a commercial and seeing him you go ballistic, he could feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, if you carry yourself in a professional manner, e.g. greeting him and delivering an amazing shot, you will leave a long lasting impression. Perhaps not on SRK himself, but it could open the door to future endeavors. As we all know, word of mouth is the biggest marketing tool we have.

An aspiring model from Mumbai got a chance to act in Farah Khan's movie “Om Shanti Om”, she played one of Shahrukh Khan's assistants in the film. The part had zero dialogue, but she definitely stood out. Opportunities such as beauty pageants, ramp shows and international fashion weeks came her way. Not everyone gets that kind of exposure, but she definitely took the right path. There is a possibility that you may not get noticed and it may be that you're noticed immediately.

You will bump into celebrities at various events and parties. Maintaining a good rapport is imperative to your success. At times, actors and their publicists tend to garner popularity by taking advantage of such situations. They also tend to make up controversial stories of link-ups, misbehavior and even create dramatic incidents during an important occasion in a celebrity's life! For example, a small time actress created a huge buzz during Abhishek Bacchan's wedding. She stated that he had promised to marry her, this generated a huge media hype. Is any publicity really good publicity? It may hold true for some or true for none.

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