Senior actress Mithila Sharma discusses her upcoming film 'Guruaama' and her acting journey

Kathmandu. Mithila Sharma is a senior actress and skilled dancer in the Nepali art sector. Continuously active in the art sector for more than 4 decades, she is loved by Nepali audiences for her lively acting and skilled dance.

Having started her artistic journey with dance, she debuted in film with 'Biswas'. She played the role of a teacher for 3 minutes in the film, and has won the hearts of audiences with one excellent film after another such as 'Didi', 'Aama', 'Basai', 'Muna Madan', 'Sukh-Dukh', 'Kathputli'.

Her latest film, 'Guruaama', in which she stars, is set to be released on the 25th. She appears as a teacher in the film. She believes 'Guruaama' will also prove to be a milestone film in her career. An interview with actress Mithila Sharma, who can bring tears to the audience's eyes through her acting even without crying herself on screen.

• After a long time since 'Aama' was released, you are appearing in the title role of 'Guruaama'. What are your feelings about the film – fear, excitement?

– After 'Aama', I acted in some films, but 'Guruaama' is the first title role after 'Aama'. I am very excited about the film. I always feel fear and anticipation when a new film is about to be released. The interesting thing is that in my first film 'Biswas', I also played the role of a teacher. I only appeared for 3 minutes in it. That 3-minute role brought me this far.

• What kind of role will we see you in 'Guruaama'?

– I am in the role of a teacher. 'Guruaama' is a positive character who never sees negativity in her students. She identifies the hidden potential within each student. The main purpose of a teacher is to build the future of the students.

• Why did you choose 'Guruaama' for acting?

– I myself have been involved in the teaching profession for about 42-43 years in real life. I have long experience working with children. Its subject matter is also based on the teacher-student relationship, which is why it was chosen.

• So, you didn't have to prepare to get into the role of a teacher?

– To tell the truth, I didn't have to do separate research for this film. Because my own life journey has been spent in the teaching profession. Having taught students and grown up with them for more than 42-43 years, I knew the psychology of a teacher well. As an artist, I always like to go as a blank paper. However, my personal experience greatly helped in bringing this character to life. During the shooting, we worked with real schools and real teachers, which made the environment very comfortable.

• You are also called 'Emotion Queen' in the art sector, why?

– My acting makes the audience's eyes water. It's not my fault. But there is no special technique behind this. I try to delve into the depth of the character I am playing. I feel where that character cries, where they laugh, and where they are content. I don't just act on the surface; I let that character live within me. I feel the responsibility that a story and a life are living with me.