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MEET BARFI'S NARRATOR

South star Ileana D'Cruz makes her Bollywood debut with this week’s release ‘Barfi’. Here’s more about the lady who plays the narrator in the film. Pics/ Santa Banta





Ileana debuted in Telugu cinema with the 2006 flick ‘Devadasu’, and became a big name with successful films like ‘Pokiri’ (2006), ‘Jalsa’ (2008) and ‘Kick’ (2009)



Her first name is derived from Greek mythology



Ileana was born in Mumbai, and while growing up, also spent a few years in Goa



Ileana was born in Mumbai, and while growing up, also spent a few years in Goa



The actress featured in a commercial for a noted fairness cream brand, which was directed by Rakesh Roshan. The ad opened up acting offers for her



Ileana had earlier turned down an offer to star opposite Salman Khan in 'Wanted', which was a remake of her own south hit 'Pokiri'



The south star believes that she deserves what she is getting paid. “I have worked really hard for six years down south and the journey has not been easy for me, so I feel what I get paid, I completely deserve that,” she said in an interview



Ileana has no qualms in donning a bikini for any film, but only if she feels she can pull it off well. According to her, "As an actress if I have to wear a bikini for a role I don't mind it but I need to workout for at least six months before, to fit the bill. Then if I look comfortable and feel I can pull it off then why not.”



Ileana also admits that, being in showbiz, she is conscious about her fitness and attractiveness