“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances” and that is where I quoted Sanford Meisner, a leading American theatre practitioner whose, ‘Meisner Technique’ undisputedly gives birth to impeccable and phenomenal actors.
Michelle Dilhara, the winner of the Most Recognized Actress award for the year 2024, is also a classic example whose application of the same technique makes her an exception in her selected field of art. Michelle’s ingenuity and innovativeness make her an acclaimed performer; winning the award as the Most Recognised Actress of the year 2024 is a milestone in her acting trajectory; the selection process was handled by a board that conducted surveys among the public where initially five actors were selected while two of them were shortlisted; Michelle ultimately won the award.
Michelle is a star who is well known for her possessing and appealing performances has infiltrated into the hearts of her fans where she becomes their much loved and most sought-after artist. With her recent teledrama ‘Lalai Lilai Lai’ Michelle has enchanted audience with her compelling and convincing portrayal that effortlessly flow with inner and emotional touch.
Michelle’s ability of being unique is also her ability of giving life to the intricate and knotty characters; she nails them where her acting becomes letter-perfect, and this perfection itself makes her a highly regarded star.
Opportunities
Michelle’s acting gave her a chance to shine in Kollywood, which opened a path with a goldmine of opportunities. ‘Baila’, Michelle’s first South Indian film is a top notcher; its most significant characteristics make it the bee’s knees; it is a real treat.
‘Baila’ is the product of a collective effort by renowned and celebrated giants in the South Indian cinema. K. Veerakumar, the director and writer of ‘Baila’ is the absolute creative lead of the film. His creative vision for ‘Baila’ remains right across the entire movie. Viji’s touching and breathtaking dialogues have added glamour to ‘Baila’. Rasaiya Kannan of Kala Theatres is the man behind its production. Sanuka Wickramasinghe, known for his captivating artistry in ‘Ayyo Saami’ is the music composer of ‘Baila’ while Pottuvil Asmin, an eminent poet penned its lyrics.
Meanwhile, A. S. Senthikumar was responsible for cinematography. Neelgiris Murugan of Dream Entertainment and K.R. Muruganandham of KRM Movies have jointly produced the film. Samuthirakani, Yogi Babu and Ramya Nambeesan, the titans of the South Indian film industry along with Michelle Dilharamake Baila’s capable and remarkable cast.
Commenting on her time, spent right throughout the film, Michelle said, “The immense acting charisma of these South Indian artists amazes and inspires me. I admire the way in which they fuel life into the characters they regenerate on the screen, and it is as if you practically study a lesson in acting where the realistic and live approach that they spill on the characters portrayed by them become prodigious and sensational.”
Michelle herself is a source of inspiration for young people in the island where she is a role model for those whochase their dreams in the field of acting. Every time, you watch Michelle on the screen, you may find that you are left in awe of her expertise. “Winning the hearts of the beautiful people of my country who admire my acting is nothing but one of the most treasured privileges by which I am humbled. I am ever grateful for them for so much of love, empathy and goodwill that they share with me. My seniors and the contemporaries are a wealth of strength, and I often have an abundance of love and respect for them,” Michelle said.
Michelle is undeniably an effective actress who constantly tries to maintain a balance between the inner emotional intensity and subtleness. She has never been melodramatic, and that is where she finds herself as an actress who dwells in the heart of the people. Acting is Michelle’s profession and hence she is convinced that it massively tests her.
