KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — Malaysian actress, model and television host Vanidah Imran said she would love to star in a local Tamil film in the future.

Fans nationwide know that the actress is of mixed Indian-Javanese descent.

At Wednesday’s press screening for the first episode of Walid, the retitled second season of the local hit Bidaah, Vanidah spoke to Malay Mail at Saloma Kuala Lumpur revealing that she can speak some Tamil and hopes to star in a local Tamil film if the opportunity ever arises.

“I would love to, but I would need to brush up on my Tamil and have someone coach me,” she said.

When asked who she would most like to share the screen with, her answer was immediate: Sangeeta Krishnasamy.

Vanidah also had the honour of meeting several local Tamil actors when she was invited to present at the Tamil Film Awards, but Sangeeta is the one she would most like to share the screen.

“I think the person who has consistently motivated me and encouraged me to improve my Tamil is Sangeeta,” she said.

Vanidah added that she and Sangeeta are very close friends, noting that the actress has always encouraged her to take on diverse roles.