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The rambunctious Sherlyn Chopra, who is known for making provocative statements, was in the city recently to promote her upcoming Malayalam film, Bad Girl, directed by Shajiyem, which will also be dubbed into Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.

Though she had had a long day, Sherlyn spoke candidly about her ‘bold’ image and the importance of personal freedom.

Why did you choose to work in a Malayalam film that tells the story of a supermodel?

When director Shajiyem approached me, I didn’t know it was going to be a Malayalam feature. I asked him why I should play the role. He said that it was because I am a bundle of contradictions, just like the film’s protagonist. It talks about the aspirations and expectations of the modern-day youth in a realistic way.

What did you like about the character ofBad Girl?

I liked the fact that I was able to showcase not just my sensuality, but other facets of my personality as well. The world just goes by my image but they don’t know that I am also a very simple and vulnerable human being. The film helped me showcase my real self.

But you are perceived as an attention-seeker.

I have always spoken from my heart because of which I have been labelled as an attention-seeker. I feel very strongly about my personal freedom. In fact, I want youngsters to take control of their lives. I wonder why our society is scared of the word ‘freedom’. But, tell me, who isn’t an attention-seeker? All of us crave for attention, and I am no exception. But, that doesn’t mean that everything I do is for publicity.

Do you regret the controversial image that you have acquired?

Anybody is free to perceive me in any way they want. I have now come to a point in life where random opinions of people do not matter anymore. I am a woman who wants to celebrate her sexuality. It is the sexist mindsets of others that make them think that a woman who is sexy or dresses provocatively cannot be a woman of substance.

What kind of criticism offends you?

I do not take kindly to opinions that are deeply rooted in sexism and racism.  

Tell us a bit about your role in Kamasutra 3D…

I play the Aphrodite in the film. It is a passionate love saga. It is not about love-making positions as it is made out to be. It is inspired by Vatsyayana’s work. The film goes beyond his book and has a story of its own.

What would you like to tell the moral police in India?