by S.N. Venkatnag Sobers
Having won a beauty pageant, any girl would want to get into movies and dominate the glamour world. In days when models want to get into movies, Rochelle Rao, who won the Miss India Inter-national 2012, has gained popularity as a presenter and anchor. She was seen as an anchor in season six of Indian Premier League (IPL) hosting Extraa Innings and postmatch analysis. Rochelle has also anchored various events and shows. She was in Mysore to anchor the first leg of Karbonn Smart Karnataka Premier League (KPL) – 2014. Star of Mysore caught up with Rochelle for a brief chat. Excerpts…
Star of Mysore (SOM): Normally, any girl having won Miss India International title would want to get into movies, especially Bollywood. But, you have chosen to be an anchor and a presenter. Why ?
Rochelle: It is that I don’t want to get into movies. But, I like being an anchor and a presenter, which I was involved even before winning the beauty pageant. My whole family loves talking and interacting a lot and moreover my sister Paloma Rao (well-known Video Jockey) has been my mentor and inspiration who helped me to learn about anchoring.
SOM: Do you plan to get into Bollywood in future ?
Rochelle: Yes for sure. But, I would like to launch myself with a Tamil movie, since I am very comfortable with the language with Chennai being my home town. In the meantime if I get an offer from Bollywood, I would definitely take it up. I also need to improve upon my Hindi before taking a project.
SOM: If you get a chance to act in a Tamil movie, whom would like to be your co-star ?
Rochelle: There are a lot of talented actors in the industry. But, among them Vikram has been my favourite actor. I would like to act alongside him.
SOM: Being an anchor for sports show, one needs to get to know with the latest updates and also know about the players. How do you update yourself with cricket ?
Rochelle: Cricket has been my favourite sport which I have been following since I was young. We do a lot of research before coming on air presenting a show. I keep updating myself about cricket happenings not just in India but across the world. Having knowledge about the sport always helps the anchor in presenting the show.
SOM: Who has been your favourite cricketer ?
Rochelle: Undoubtedly Yuvaraj Singh. I think he should have been given a chance to play in England to prepare himself for the World Cup 2015. He played a vital role for India to win the 2011 World Cup. I am sure that he would make a comeback into the team and win us another World Cup.
SOM: You have travelled across the country visiting various cricket grounds. What do you have to say about Gangotri Glades ?
Rochelle: Gangotri Glades is among the best cricket grounds that I have visited across the country. The view is wonderful and I am sure that Gangotri Glades will host IPL and International ODIs in future.
SOM: How has Mysore treated you ?
Rochelle: Mysore has been a wonderful place. My father is a photographer. We have visited Mysore together many times. Ranganathittu, has been one of my favourite places. This apart, I am familiar with the Chamundi Hill, Mysore Palace and Zoo.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / September 05th, 2014