She was noticed even in a small role in the Urmila-starrer Mast. But Antara Mali hit big time with Ram Gopal Varma`s Company in which she delivered a bravura performance, despite being pitted against the likes of Manisha Koirala, Ajay Devgan and the talented Vivek Oberoi.

This twenty-plus actress has more spunk than many of the established Bollywood actors could ever hope for.When queried about the Big B`s praise for her performance in the film, she smiled back and added quietly, "He wasn`t the only one; there were many others who called me."Here`s hoping this unconventional actress, who doesn`t gush about receiving a rare compliment from someone who matters the most to the industry, gets her due.

What`s more, she lives life the way she wants to and has a well laid-out plan chalked out for her future too.