The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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Anand Thakur
The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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I had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
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For everything Obama stands for and the things he’s said in the past in his books, especially with the Trayvon Martin thing
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He passed away really young
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It’s a surreal experience.
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My mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
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When somebody recognizes me from the film – and it can be a wide range of people, which shows the power of film
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I was reading the paper and saw a cartoon with Ray Kelly frisking Obama, and I was like “Wait, what’s happening?” so I Googled it.
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I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
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And I’m not sure if he [made his comments on Trayvon] because he was asked a question and he was trying to be diplomatic and neutral – that can’t happen.
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My intention is to do more films.
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There are conservative people in all colours in America.
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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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