Perth entertainer Sarah Anjuli Hopkins has been humbled by the enormous response she’s had to her Bollywood debut with more than two million people watching her first Hindi music video within days of its release.
Perth entertainer Sarah Anjuli Hopkins has been humbled by the enormous response she’s had to her Bollywood debut with more than two million people watching her first Hindi music video within days of its release.
“It’s so crazy, especially coming from Perth where there are around that many people,” she said, speaking to WAtoday from Mumbai.
“My mum is Indian so would play Indian music growing up, and I’ve always danced and performed both western and eastern dances since I was a child.
Dancing since the age of three at Perth’s Jody Marshall Dance Company, Sarah has pursued a career as a dancer and actor with vigour in Australia, Hollywood and now Bollywood with her breakthrough role in a music video called Piya Aa.
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“I definitely did in the beginning but you learn that this is the way it works here and that your plans have to be flexible. You always have to be ready because you never know what’s going to come up so I like that too as it’s always exciting.”
Sarah’s mum is visiting her in Mumbai, but she’s got no plans to return home to Perth just yet while she knuckles down and auditions for more roles.
My next goal is to get a lead or major acting role in a film. I’d also love to do another huge Bollywood dance number that shows off some of my other dance skills as well!
“It’s been such a crazy journey for me so I’m lucky I’ve had supportive parents throughout this crazy ride.
“But basically I’d advise anyone who wants to follow in my footsteps to never stop believing in yourself and to go after what you want without thinking too much about how you’ll get there.
“Just do what feels right for you and enjoy the experiences along the way.”
Source:Tribune
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