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" Being an actress does not mean that each thing that happens in my life has to be news or meant to be shared with others. Acting is a profession, and once I leave the sets, I want to be left alone. "

Nithya Menen

Want

Alone

My Life

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Film

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Will

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People

Door

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Feel

I Am

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