Scriptwriter TA Razak, who has signed to direct Malayalam superstar in his maiden directorial venture, has taken up his second directorial venture even before starting the first film. Razak's latest film titled Soumyam Deeptham is based on a real-life incident and actress Mamta Mohandas will appear in an important role.

TA Razak has reportedly completed the script work for Soumyam Deeptham. The movie revolves around the story of Soumya, who was brutally pushed off a running train and later raped and murdered by a vagabond, Govindachami. The scriptwriter says that this movie will have a fictionalised version of the real incident.

The debut director is very sad over the tragic death of Soumya. He thinks that her death could have been avoided if her co-passengers had reacted to her murderer. Now, Razak wants to send out a strong message to the society through Soumyam Deeptham and bring a transformation in the viewers.

A newcomer will play Soumya, while Mamta Mohandas appears as a witness in Soumyam Deeptham. Sreenivasan will enact a police officer and Tamil actor Samudrakkani plays a lawyer, who defends the man accused of raping and murdering her. Asif Ali will reprise the role of Soumya's fianc

Actor Mamta Mohandas bounces back after grappling with health issues

dual act Mamta Mohandas wants to focus on both acting and singing
It's not a laid-back Sunday for Mamta Mohandas. She has three story sessions for prospective Malayalam films, yet agrees for an interview during the lunch break.
“I am in talks for two Telugu films too, one starring Pawan Kalyan and the other Balakrishna. But Malayalam films are keeping me busy,” she says cheerily. Her recent release, Anwar, has fetched her good reviews. “I started off with Malayalam films, but, frankly, I didn't get great roles in the beginning. After I worked for four years in Tamil and Telugu and became a known face, the Malayalam industry welcomed me back with good offers.”
Nagarjuna's Kedi was her last Telugu release. The film brings back memories that are hard to forget. “Nagarjuna was the first and the only actor who personally called me to ask if I would have dates to do the film. I've never been recommended by any hero. That was also the day I got my biopsy results. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. I broke down as I told him the news. He insisted that I do the film. Nagarjuna, producer Siva Prasad Rao and the unit were so supportive,” she recalls. A one-month break was all that Mamta took while battling lymphoma. “I was undergoing chemotherapy in between schedules. I would work eight days in two weeks and then go for chemo. It was tough. I would have severe bouts of nausea one day, and be normal the next.” Though eager to return to Telugu films, Mamta wants a substantial role for a comeback. “I missed out on Simha since I didn't have dates.”
In the meantime, she has been approached by composers to sing Telugu songs. “I want my acting and singing careers to progress simultaneously. I don't want to be a playback singer and be active only in the audio circuit,” she emphasises. Her songs from Rakhi, Shankardada MBBS, Jagadam, Yamadonga and Tulasi continue to be popular on the air waves. Backed by her seven-year training in Carnatic and Hindustani music, she says, “I've had some memorable songs in Telugu. The Tamil song I sang for Silambarasan's Kaalai was my favourite until I sang for Anwar and Thriller (Malayalam).”
In the few years she's been acting, she's juggled Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. “I think I would have done better if I had a good PR person. I can speak fluently in Tamil but I don't have anyone to guide me.”
With an air of optimism, she looks at the Om Ganeshaya Namaha tattoo on her left arm and says she hates to use the ‘C' word. “Lymphoma is one of the mildest conditions in the C family. The chance of relapse is close to zero. I want to do a lot of things that will help other patients. But right now, I'll focus on my work so that I could be heard better in future. I need to be more powerful to make a difference.”

Actress and Playback Singer Mamta Mohandas posed for the JFW (Just For Women) Magazine Cover Page of the November Issues Photos

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Actress Mamta Mohandas celebrated her birthday, which falls today, in a purposeful manner. She usually celebrates her birthday with family and relatives. But this time around, Mamta celebrated it on a jumbo aircraft with 360 special kids and their teachers, most of whom were on their maiden flight. The trip was organised by Air India in association with the Rotary Club Aluva.

During her short career of five years in films, Mamta Mohandas has done 30 films spanning all the South Indian languages. Presently, she is busy with a handful of assignments in Malayalam. She didn't sign a movie in Telugu after the disastrous Kedi. When asked about it, she says, "I'm carefully going through a couple of scripts. I want to make a comeback with a unique role. I feel more responsible now and am waiting for the right script."