I'm keen to work in both Hollywood and Bollywood: Tena Desae

Tena is all set to be seen opposite 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Dev Patel in John Madden's 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'.

"I would love to work in both the industries - Hollywood and Bollywood. I am greedy for both. For me, Bollywood is not new as it is something that I grew up on... I know the plot, stories and characters that are written and made. I haven't got the right opportunity to show my work in Bollywood," Tena told PTI.

Tena, who was seen in Hindi films like 'Yeh Faasle' and 'Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bandhe', insists that marketing a film is very important today.

"I learnt a lot from the two films. What I did here in a way helped me with my first Hollywood venture. I don't regret doing those films as it helped me in a way in clearing the auditions and getting this film. But I did learn that a strong and effective marketing strategy is needed today," Tena said.

"I did realise that how important marketing and promotions are. The two Hindi movies that I did were not marketed well and so not many people came to watch the film, hence the audience doesn't know much about me. I am a newcomer and I cannot sell a film on my own. There has to be a backing in terms of producers.

"The role and the script are not the only factor to chose or do a film but the names associated with the project also matters," she said. (More)