After being coined “Babe of the Week," a picture which had people writing that she was hot & sexy, Namrata Singh Gujral, has gone from TV commercials to castings in hit TV shows to now attaining the starring role in a feature film, 'Americanizing Shelly.' DesiHits! presents an exclusive look into the life of this “masala sweetheart.” Having graduated from the University of West Florida in 1998, she has a Bachelors degree in film & TV/communication arts. Namrata stated, “I was a pretty good student…straight A's. I don't think acting as a profession was something that was encouraged.” And now look at her! Everyone who enters the film industry has that “dream movie,” that they’ve always wanted to make. And though it might sound crazy, Namrata’s dream movie wasn’t too far from where she is today. “It’s going to sound crazy but I have always been a HUGE fan of Beau Bridges since "The Fabulous Baker Boys” and I remember thinking, ‘I am going to work with that guy one day.’ And then lo and behold, along comes 'Shelley,' which not only stars Beau, but is also a dream role for me. So I'd have to say I am fortunate enough to be living my dream by being a part of Americanizing Shelley.” Sex appeal! We all know that sex sells, and it sells quite well. If you’ve got the looks then you’ve got the role. But does it always benefit those who got the looks? On this, Gujral asserted, “To be honest, there have been a lot of times where it has worked against me. I can’t tell you how many times I have not booked a role because someone thinks you're "too pretty" for it, which is a shame and somewhat annoying. It is also interesting to note that EVERY role that I have booked (with the exception of ‘Nurse Kathy’ on NBC's 'Passions') has been "love interest," related.” Friday, May 4th, 'Americanizing Shelly,' released in selected theatres across the nation. Namrata was awesome enough to give us a little inside scoop for this next blockbuster! "Americanizing Shelley tells the story of a wanna-be Hollywood player from the deep South, who sets out to Americanize an Indian girl straight from the Himalayas. As he creatively teaches her all about the American way of life and what it takes be a Hollywood celebrity, he ends up learning a thing or two about his own life. Their clash in cultures soon gives way to understanding, unity and love as they begin to see the world through each other’s eyes.” So even though 'Americanizing Shelly,' isn’t playing at all local theaters, when it does come out, Namrata personally guarantees, “Each one of you will walk out with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Live it up and God bless!” Special thanks to Namrata for taking her time out for DesiHits! By: Tirusha Dave