‘I’D LOVE TO PLAY A CHARACTER WITH DARKER SHADES” I AM NOT DISAPPOINTED WITH WHATEVER ROLES COME MY WAY.’

Ifeel disappointment is a sign of ungratefulness. ’Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari released in theatres at a time when people were still battling with the phobia to get out of their homes. Luckily, despite the odds, the film was well received.For those who missed out on watching this film, can watch it when it starts streaming on February 28 on ZEE5. Along with stars like Manoj Bajpayee and Diljit Dosanjh, the film also stars actress Supriya discusses her career and the kind of roles that come to her today, saying, “Initially, when a role is offered to me, it doesn’t look small. Somehow in the end, it shrinks in size. ”Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari released in theatres in November, and now it will have a digital release. How exciting is this development for you as an actor? I am very happy.I don’t really understand the difference between a theatre release and a Web release, but I am happy with the way the film is appreciated.For that matter, any film that gets appreciation after such hard work is really heartwarming.You have worked with seasoned performers like Manoj Bajpayee and Diljit Dosanjh in the film. How was the experience? Manojji is a fantastic actor; I have followed his work.But I was pleasantly surprised about Diljit. He is such a wonderful person.He has made his niche in a short span in Bollywood, which is very creditable. I had more scenes with Manojji, so I did not get to interact that much with Diljit.All of us — Manojji, Annuji (Kapoor) and I — get along really well, and I had a great time because of that homely vibe on the set. I had worked with Annu Kapoorji, so I knew him.I had never worked with Manojji and Diljit before.

Even the director of the film Abhishek (Sharma) is such a wonderful person.The film was made in just one schedule.We had finished shooting for the film just a day before the lockdown started. They wanted to release it in August, but it got delayed.You will be seen in a pivotal role in Janani. What attracted you to this project? Janani is a great story to be told. I could get such a role only on television because I have always done strong, meaty characters in this medium. I never got to play such roles in films.The pivotal, almost lead, roles will not come to me in any other medium but television, so obviously, I said yes.My family told me I must do it. Such roles don’t come by easily, that’s what my husband (Sachin Pilgaonkar, the actor) and daughter (Shriya