The veteran actor looks back at her life and career, ahead of her 70th birthday on January 10
Once she was known as the wife of the late Kannada veteran Lokesh. Today, she is known as the mother of popular actor and television presenter, Srujan Lokesh. But Girija Lokesh has always held her own, despite the spotlight shining brightly on her family. She has no complaints whatsoever: “It’s a sheer joy that my children are also doing so well,” she says, over phone from Bengaluru.
The actor, who has acted in films such as Kakana Kote, Halli Meshtru and Bhoteyyana Mommaga Ayyu, has bowled over fans and critics with her acting prowess, over the years. She is also the recipient of the Rajyotsava Award in 2013 for her contribution to Kannada cinema. The soon-to-be septuagenarian looks back at her career. Edited excerpts:
Tell us about your foray into theatre…
That happened when my father incurred a terrible loss in his business. Like every other child, I too had learnt music and…