Mansi Srivastava the talented actress is doing a fabulous job presently in the negative role of Sonakshi, and is giving troubled times to the loved Jodi of Karan (Dheeraj Dhoopar) and Preeta (Shraddha Arya) in Zee TV’s Kundali Bhagya.
In a candid chat with IWMBuzz.com, Mansi talks about her return after illness to play the negative character, on her career moves and future.
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Sonakshi has been the centre of all drama ever since she has got back to Kundali Bhagya. Tell us how you are liking the variations that the character is offering?
Yes, before I was down with dengue, the track was revolving around Sonakshi, Karan and Preeta. Now, after I got back post one and half months also, Sonakshi has been the centre of all drama. But I have to agree that all tracks work equally in Kundali Bhagya. Sherlyn’s track is doing great, and of course, Karan Preeta love story has always been liked. Yes, I am liking all the attention around Sonakshi. I love playing the character, as I get good scenes from writers. It has a lot of shades. In front of the family, she is positive. Only to herself and now to Sherlyn, she is negative.
You seem to be thriving in the negative role. Are you now apprehensive of bagging more of the negative roles now? What’s your take.
This is my second negative role, my first being Divya Drishti. I would not say thriving; I only take a role that is really important and would do well for me. I am also very fond of positive roles, which is my first choice. At the same time, if I am offered a negative role that has all the variations to perform, I take it up. For what the future holds, I am not apprehensive at all. I am happy in fact if I am offered more roles, whether it be positive or negative.
You were recently out of action owing to sickness. How tough was it to get back into action?
Yes, I was very sick. I did not know that dengue is so bad. It gives you a lot of weakness. I actually felt like an old lady. My fever touched 105 degrees, I fainted too once or twice at home. Thankfully, my parents were there with me and they took good care of me. There were times when I felt I would not survive this setback. I thank God that my parents were around at that time. It took me a while, but I am happy to be back.
What is the kind of rapport shared with Dheeraj and Shraddha?
Dheeraj and Shraddha are very nice to work with. They are not fussy at all, and are good to talk to. I knew Dheeraj from before. I already had a good rapport with him. I got to know Shraddha through this show, she is very approachable.
What is the kind of reaction you have been getting now with Sonakshi aggressively wanting Karan in her life?
Of course, the Karan-Preeta fans are not liking it. But I am only doing my job. I have seen this in many shows. I don’t let it bother me. Fans get attached to the lead pair a lot, and whenever there is a negative entry, the first reaction is to hate that person. I think they should rather enjoy the drama. I don’t really think too much about negative comments. They don’t affect me. I tend to see the positive aspect of life always and give my best.
You have had a good career graph. What are the kind of lessons that life has taught you at work?
An actor is very greedy for good roles. So am I. There have been a lot of lessons learnt at work. I have got good on the job training. I am polishing my craft with every passing day. I think the biggest lesson has to be the focus. Do the back story of your character and think beyond what the writer has to say and what you as a character would do. Of course, discipline and punctuality and nature needs to be good to gel up with others.
Will you be game for work on the web? What kind of work will you like to take up?
Yes, many are doing TV as well as web. I have already done two web series. Both should release soon. Of course, I am game for more web work also. I would like to take up something very natural.
Are you satisfied with your career moves till now? What is the kind of plunge you will want to take now?
I would say I am a little bit satisfied. Of course, there is always more scope to be more content. I would definitely want to do something more with my career. Better roles in the web. I also love creating content. I love directing my friends. I love shooting myself.