May 13, 2026 8:00pm IST
Bhagyashri Borse on Working With In-Demand South Stars: ‘I See Myself As a Versatile Actor’
Bhagyashri Borse made a brief but impactful debut in a cameo in “Yaariyan 2” (2023). The Bollywood film turned out to be a turning point in the actress’s life. Soon after, she made her Telugu debut in “Mr. Bachchan” opposite Ravi Teja. After that, there has been no looking back for this rising star who has acted with many of South cinema’s leading heroes, including Dulquer Salmaan and Vijay Deverakonda. She sits down with Variety India to exclusively discuss her upcoming films and her journey so far.
You have 'Lenin' opposite Akhil Akkineni and 'Seyon' opposite Sivakarthikeyan lined up. Tell us about your roles in these films.
I am looking forward to signing films that help me grow as an actor and raise my profile. The audience will see me in a different light in both "Lenin" and "Seyon." In "Lenin," I play Bharathi, a mischievous girl who holds her ground when the situation demands it. She is as independent-minded as her male counterpart. As for my role in "Seyon," I can't reveal much except that the character I play is integral to the film.
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You made your Bollywood debut with a cameo in the Hindi film 'Yaariyan 2' in 2023. And in three years, you have worked with many of the top South stars like Vijay Deverakonda (in 'Kingdom'), Ravi Teja ('Mr. Bachchan'), Dulquer Salmaan (in 'Kaantha'), Akhil Akkineni and now Sivakarthikeyan. A dream run?
I am definitely grateful for these opportunities, but I think it’s the directors who have seen my potential as an actor and have perceived me in various roles. I see myself as a versatile actor, and I do hope that I get to showcase that versatility in every film that I do. It’s also a lot of hard work, for sure.
You have worked with seasoned actors. Did you ever feel nervous while performing with them?
I auditioned and was selected for ‘Kaantha,’ starring Dulquer Salmaan, who is a great actor. Upon reading through the script, I understood that this isn't just a typical film and that mine was a very demanding role. Obviously, I was nervous, but I believe in just feeling every emotion that the character feels, and that's something that helps me bring about ease. So, when I'm on set, I don't think about, ‘Oh my God, I have to do this.’
What did you learn from each one of them?
All my co-actors have been extremely supportive, starting with Teja sir. I learnt patience from him. I learnt ambition from the way Vijay looks at film. Dulquer, despite being a seasoned actor, looks at his craft with a newcomer's eye. I think that's what we all ought to keep alive in us. Ram Pothineni is, obviously, a great actor and a dancer. There was a lot to learn from him as well.
Do you dub all your Telugu films? Also, is it true that you are learning Tamil?
I am learning both languages, that is correct. I did dub for my first film, ‘Kingdom.’ But with ‘Lenin,’ I'm not able to, only because there's some slang involved. I also dubbed for ‘Kaantha,’ but we ended up using a different voice to get the dialect right. Learning a new language is hard work. If I really want to connect with my audience, I ought to know the language that I am acting in. So, that's just a personal effort that will help me in the long term.
Returning to Bollywood soon?
Definitely, I'm waiting for the right opportunity.
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