Will be a dream come true to work with Shah Rukh: Kavya

Mumbai, Aug 18 (PTI) Popular Malayalam actress KavyaMadhavan says if given a chance, she would definitely like towork with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The actress says she met the "Dilwale" star once duringan award function in Kerala and was bowled over by him. "I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol fan. I met him once. Hecame to Kerala for an award function. That time I got the bestactress award. I met him, danced with him. I would definitelylike to work with him. It will be a dream come true," Kavyatold PTI. The 31-year-old "Gaddama" star is now all set for herMalayalam film "Penniyum", which releases tomorrow. Theromantic-drama is helmed by National Award-winning filmmakerAdoor Gopalakrishnan. "This is my second film with Adoor sir. I worked with himbefore too. I was not nervous, I was thrilled. For all of usit is a privilege to work with him. When with him, everyday isa learning experience," she said. "Pinneyum" brings the popular pairing of Malayalamcinema – Dileep and Kavya. The "Perumazhakkalam" actress says it is always a joy towork with actors who are also good friends off-screen. "It is my 20th film with Dileep. He is my first hero. Wedidn’t do any film in the last 3-4 years, but the comfortlevel is always there because we are friends. It definitelyhelps if your co-star is also your friend," she said. The actress, who made her debut with a leading role in"Chandranudikkunna Dikhil" (1999), says Malayalam filmindustry has undergone a huge change over the years. "Be it in terms of story, quality of films andperformances, everything is changing in Malayalam cinematoday. It is going on. I was part of that era and now this aswell. It is constantly changing for good and I am very happy,"Kavya said. PTI JUR GKJCHRYS