Mangaluru: Remember hot and raunchy Serbian origin Natasa Stankovic? She shook a leg along with Ajay Devgn on ” Aiyo Ji Hamri Atariya Mein” in Prakash Jha’s political thriller “Satyagraha-Democracy Under Fire”. This babe was also locked behind the four walls of the “Big Boss 8 House” show- but few months back got evicted from the “House”. For those uninitiated, Natasa is an accomplished ballet dancer, a model, and starlet from Serbia, who has also worked on various TV commercials and has performed many stage shows.
This hottie and gorgeous model is in town to judge the Inter-School and College Dance Contest organized by Sizzling Guys Dance Academy-Mangaluru in association with Fashion ABCD, Mangaluru and other sponsors at City Centre Mall, today (5 September) from 5pm onwards. Team Mangalorean met Natasa Stankovic and her manager Sujay Parikh when they arrived at their hotel, for an exclusive interview.
Natasa Stankovic is a model, director, producer, dancer and actress,working in Bollywood. Born in 1977 in Serbia, she attended Ballet Dance School for seventeen years, then she started modeling in Serbia. She graduated from the University of Arts, Department of Photography and Video in Bucharest, Romania, in 2001. In 2007, she finished her postgraduate studies in photography at the University of Arts in Belgrade, Serbia. In 2005, Natasa Stankovic and Lucian Muntean founded Lunam Docs – an independent documentary film production dedicated to documentary film making on human rights and social justice, around the world, with special attention paid to children rights and child labour.
Their two documentary films include Punam (2005) and Journey of a Red Fridge (2007). The great support and the feedback of the international public to the film Punam, motivated Natasa and Lucian to establish the Punam Fund (2007). The Punam Fund is dedicated to the elimination of and fight against child labour. For the time being, the activities of the Punam Fund are aimed at the children featured in the films Punam and Journey of a Red Fridge, that is to say, about the children that work in the Bhaktapur region in Nepal and the children that work in the Himalayas of Nepal. She came to Mumbai in 2012 and started advertisements for Johnson and Johnson. She has appeared in various advertisements including one for Durex with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. On September 2014, she started dating Indian television actor Aly Goni, but lately broke up their relationship.
Stankovic came to India as a model, then she did various television advertisements. In 2014, she had a cameo appearance in Akshay Kumar’s film Holiday. She participated in the eighth season of Indian reality show Bigg Boss 8. Due to some Bigg Boss house rules, Stankovic started to learn Hindi language to stay at Bigg Boss house-this Serbian damsel who made an entry into the Bigg Boss house to get some popularity and to learn Hindi got evicted from the show on 19 October 2014.She was definitely a favourite amongst the viewers as she was the 3 rd celebrity to be evicted from the house! The sexy babe who couldn’t speak Hindi entered the controversial show to learn the language as well. Initially, everyone including the host of the show Salman Khan liked her a lot. Natasa was even considered to be the Elli Avram of the 8th season.
Unfortunately, Natasa’s coldness and a rather aloof attitude inside was disappointing. At first, she found it difficult to make friends but even after four weeks, viewers got to see very little personality of this beautiful damsel. Is the language barrier preventing her from giving her best to the show? Nobody knows it, but this could possibly be one of the reasons for her eviction. The tricky nomination method of one of Big Boss 8 week got Natasa nominated along with Gautam, Soni, Karishma and Puneet, among others. The rest of the members were quite active inside the house. The hyper-active bunch had always become a part of any argument or controversy. But Natasa was the only contestant who came across as a silent spectator.
The Serbian siren made her first appearance in Amitabh Bachchan’s Satyagraha. Besides being a popular model, Natasa Stankovic is also a well trained ballet dancer. Lately she featured herself in Rapper Badshah’s debut single DJ Waley Babu, which was released on 26 June, 2015 by Sony Music. DJ Waley Babu-is a catchy tune with a hook will stick to your mind for a long time! is looking gorgeous in short colourful dresses and has adorned black framed spectacles throughout the video. Her fans believe she is definitely bringing the naughty spectacle look back!
Commenting on her look and being a part of the video, Natasa adds, “Badshah is crazy, fun, caring and the shoot was a party! I love the song and you will soon see me dubsmashing the same.” A YouTube sensation, this song video with Diljit Dosanj Proper Patola garnered more than 1 million views in less than a week of its release! DJ Waley Babu is the first single from his upcoming music album ONE. Badshah’s foot tapping chart-busters ‘Saturday Saturday’, ‘Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hue Hai’ were songs that have become youth anthems and this song promises the same if not less!
Natasa who recently ended her relationship with boyfriend Aly Goni was advised by Salman to work on her Hindi diction and was even introduced to industry people by the actor. Natas SAYS “Yes, I am aware that Salman has given a boost to the career of many actresses in Bollywood and I am lucky to not remain just an item girl. Thanks to him I have bagged a meaningful role.”
Following are the excerpts from the interview :
Q :What do you think should be the three qualities that every woman should have?
A :Patience, understanding and self respect
Q : How do you measure success?
A : Its the sense of fulfilment and happiness. Once you have it, you know you are successful
Q : Why did you decide to enter the Bigg Boss House?
A :It was a mental challenge, I wanted to understand the Indian culture and the people here. Also I wanted people to know the real me, show my dancing and singing skills. It is a great platform to connect with your fans and test yourself living in such conditions away from your family and loved ones.
Q : Tell us something about your experience in the Bigg Boss house ?
A :It was tough! It was physically and mentally challenging! But then again coming from another country I loved how everyone in India welcomed me and most importantly I made good friends. I had a lot of fun in the house, made some really good friends. I learnt how to make Chai, tried my hands in making some Indian dishes too.
Q: We know few days were difficult for you in the house, narrate a few such days?
A: I needed time to jell with people due to my language barriers, I never ate spicy food so that was another problem. Buy overall I only have good memories from the house
Q: What were some of your favorite moments in the house?
A :Waking up to the loud music because that was the only entertainment we had.
Q : What do you have to say about Salman Khan as a host? Do you want to work with Salman Khan?
A: He’s fabulous! He’s like a parent of all contestants! He would really take care and understand each one of us! And yes! Who wouldn’t want to work with India’s biggest star! I am waiting for his call!
Q: What were some of your favorite moments in the house?
A:My best moments were spent with Sushant, he taught me imitation! We would go out and entertain others in house with our imitation skills. I will always treasure the selfie moment when Hrithik Roshan had come in the house and also Shahid Kapoor’s entry, since he is my favorite.
Q : Narrate your experience being in India?
A: It’s been a beautiful journey along with struggle but the people out here are very supportive and kind It has been lovely! I fell in love with India, the first day I came here. It was Navratri and it was lovely to see people wearing colorful bright clothes, dancing on the streets. I really love the people, the culture, films songs and everything! I am so obsessed with Hindi songs that I don’t listen to Serbian songs anymore.,India is like a home away from home, people at my agency TOABH don’t make me miss my family. They have always been the rock standing by me.
Q :How did you feel when you got evicted from Big Boss House?
A: Obviously sad! But like I said I had a great time and a better experience
Q: What do you like the most- Modelling or Acting in movies? And why?
A: Off course acting! Because I am dramatic and fun, and I love to be someone else and feel different.
Q: What’s your favorite childhood memory?
A: There’s a Serbian festival called Slava where in you meet your relatives and have authentic Serbian food just like Diwali in India. I miss that the most
Q: Who is your latest celebrity guy crush and girl crush?
A: No girl crush! My latest guy crush after seeing the video song of hero is surely Sooraj Pancholi!
Q:What is your favorite social media platform to use and why?
A: Dubsmash! I love it completely and I have done alot of them!
Q: I am sure that your family is such a huge support to you and your journey as to where you are now- Was there any particular thing a family member has said that has inspired you to go this far?
A: My parents even as a girl gave me complete freedom to choose the right path for myself! I was never under pressure!
Q: How would you define your personal style? What do you see when you look in the mirror?
A:Simple yet stylish
Q: What is your greatest strength and what is your biggest weakness?
A:Strength is my will power and confidence and self belief! Weakness is that I am very emotional at times.
Q: From where you stand right now how does life look ?
A :Fabulous! Everyone is loving the DJ wale babu song! I patiently waited to right work to come to me and by God’s blessing I have achieved little bit of success.
Q: What would be your greatest achievement that will make you feel your life was a huge success ?
A: I believe success comes with a lot of hardwork and dignity! So i believe to work harder and success and failures are a part of life but one should strong and simple enough to handle it
Q: Okay, later in the years in case if you were to choose from films and modeling, what would you choose?
A: Films! I just love them!
Q: What do you admire the most in a man ? When the right time comes to choose your life partner, what kind of man would you prefer?
A: Loyal, respectful and hardworking
Q: Being a beautiful young lady yourself, who would you consider as the most beautiful woman, and why?
A :With no doubts, its Aishwariya Rai Bachan
Q: What is that you would like to share with mangalorean.com readers? Also some words of advice to younger girls who may want to follow in your footsteps?
A: Keep working hard, focus on your goals, make your parents proud and believe in yourself. To all the mangalorean.com readers thank you for inviting him and having me here! It’s always beautiful to meet people in India as it is a different experience every time I travel!!
Team Mangalorean wishes Natasa Stankovic all success in her future endeavours and acting modelling/career.
