Mona Singh, the small screen actress, always comes across as a bubbly and charming person with an infectious smile. She has traversed a long and arduous journey from her debut serial Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin to her latest serial on air namely Kavach – Kali Shaktiyon Se.
To start off with how would you describe your small screen journey from Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin to Kavach – Kali Shaktiyon Se?
When I did Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin I was not at all sure I would come this far. Right since the initial phase of my career my journey was smooth sailing. In fact now on retrospection I would say that my journey was fabulous. More especially as I feel that I never faced any hurdles, there were no rough rides, no particular ups and downs, not even any highs and lows. If only I too had faced all that then maybe I would have really enjoyed it. But so sad aisa kuch nahin hua bus kaam milta chala gaya or main karti chali gayee.
But your big screen journey has hardly anything much to speak about!
Yes! You are right. In my entire career I have hardly done a hat trick of film and except 3 Idiots the other two Utt Patang and Zed Plus hardly made any impact. May be I did not try hard enough to make my presence felt out there. But now I think I should concentrate a little more in this arena magar koi achha aur dang ka role bhi toh mile. No issues I am ready to wait for the right opportunity on the big screen.
Coming back to small screen what is your role in your latest on air serial Kavach – Kali Shaktiyon Se on Colors Channel?
In Kavach – Kali Sahaktiyon Se I am enacting the role of Paridhi who is a positive thinking and strong woman. She is a historian by profession. She is an independent, new – age girl who is self – confident and is adored by everyone in her family. Paridhi believes that there is a rationale behind everything and you are the creator of your own destiny. Paridhi is in love with Rajbeer, a businessman, since last four years and is now all set to get married to him. Just then a tragedy strikes when Rajbeer is possessed by an evil spirit of Manjulika. But Paridhi loves Rajbir unconditionally and is willing to go to any extent to protect him from evil forces and be his shield.
Do you believe in super natural forces?
Frankly speaking no! In fact when we were shooting for Kavach in a remote Haveli I really enjoyed the experience. In the nearby vicinity there was this place which was really rumoured to be haunted. So after pack up when I decided to stroll down there but when the unit hand got to know of my intention they were too scared and tried their level best to stop me from doing so. But people do not call me the Bindaas girl for nothing, so I carried on with my adventure.
How was it like working with Vivek Dahiya, the Rajbeer of Kavach?
Vivek Dahiya is a very sweet boy. When we were doing our first romantic scene the poor boy was too scared and confused saying, “how can I do a romantic scene with you as you are such a big and popular actress” But I made him comfortable and recently when he was about to get married he again used to come running to me. In a way I had become like a mother hen to him.
Two actress are mostly known for their off screen rivalry. Was it the same case with you and Mahek Chahal?
On the contrary it was the other way round as we became thick pals and always used to hit off like a house on fire on the sets off Kavach. It was so much fun working with Mahek. Every time we used to meet on the sets like long lost friends.
What is next on your professional and personal agenda?
On the professional front I am waiting for the right big screen offer to come my way and on the personal front I am waiting for the right life partner to come my way but sadly enough all the good boys seems to be taken up including my latest small screen hero Vivek Dahiya.
