“Among the many actors I had worked with, Jeeva is the one person who has enough knowledge in story, stunt, dance and direction. Impressed by this, I have become a good friend of him,” says Poonam Bajwa.

The ‘Thenavattu’ heroine, who is once again rubbing shoulders with Jeeva for ‘Katcheri Aarambam’, says, “We use to discuss about various things. Thanks to this closeness, he might have recommended me for a couple of films.”

On her forthcoming ‘Thambikottai’, in which she is acting with Narain, Poonam says, “I am playing a ‘+1 fail’ girl who is a bundle of energy. The character is interesting and would be liked by one and all.”

Saying that she is very selective before committing a film, the actress says, “Because my parents opposed to my entering films fearing that the industry may not be a right place for girls like me. I am slowly allaying their fears. Thankfully, everyone is good here.”