The late actress Kalpana was one of the most popular actresses Malayalam film industry ever noticed. She was capable of doing any role in a movie and she hadn’t been recognized well for her contributions.
Her sisters are also well known actresses in the industry and recently her sister Urvashi opened up herself cherishing the memories of her beloved sister. “Kalpana should have been alive today,” Urvashi said without missing a beat. Was it the beloved elder sister or the unparalleled co-star she missed the most? Not sure. But I could see Urvashi’s eyes glittering and her face lighting up as she began speaking about Kalpana. A moment or two later, I realised that those must have been the same reactions she noticed in me too, as we were discussing one of our favourite artistes; a talent like no other.”
In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, legendary South Indian actor Urvashi spoke in depth about her late elder sister Kalpana and how she influenced her, not just as a sibling, but as someone who brought joy to those around her by putting a smile on their faces. “She influenced me in every way. As actors, all our mannerisms came from our mother. Even when talking at home or on the phone, one couldn’t tell if it’s mom, me or Kalpana. In Tamil Nadu, it’s easy for the people to recognise because mom and Kalpana’s Tamil had a Malayalam accent. Since I didn’t have that, they identified me that way,” she observed.
