A self-confessed geek, the 22-year-old said she gave the audition without hoping much but the offer came as happy surprise. &quot;I was a geek in the school. I was very much into academics and a topper.u00a0 <img alt="Rashi Khanna" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2013/jul/Rashi-Khanna.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 455px;" /> John Abraham and Rashi Khanna. Pic/Satyajit Desai After completing my studies, I got into advertising. I was also into modelling and gave the audition without thinking much. But I was surprised to get a call from Shoojit sir. Acting was not on my radar ever but after shooting my first film, I have realised that this is my calling,&quot; Raashi told PTI in an interview. It was not an easy call for the Delhi-based girl to have a career in showbiz because her father wanted her to be an IAS officer. &quot;It was a surprise for my family when I told them that I was offered &#39;Madras Cafe&#39;. My family was initially worried because I have got no film background. My father is a businessman and my mother was a principal but they are very supportive about my career choice,&quot; she said. The actress is happy that she is making her debut with a content-driven film rather than starring in a rom-com as the film gave her enough space to perform. &quot;It is great that I have started my career with a strong-content film. My role was very challenging as Shoojit sir&#39;s characters are very well etched out and defined. I have got enough space to perform as compared to any other commercial film. My character demands lot of emotions as I am playing the wife of a RAW agent,&quot; she said. &quot;Madras Cafe&quot;, also starring &quot;Rockstar&quot; actress Nargis Fakhri in a prominent role, will hit theatres on August 23. Raashi is eagerly waiting for the release of her debut film as it will decide her future in the industry. &quot;Post the release of the film, I will be able to understand what industry thinks of me. Then only I can decide on my career and other projects. But I will try to bring variety in my roles,&quot; she said.u00a0

Acting was never on the radar of Raashi Khanna, who is making her big screen debut as John Abraham's wife in Shoojit Sircar directed "Madras Cafe"

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