SHWETA GULATI, who plays Jhaanvi Bansal in Sony Sab’s Tera Yaar Hoon Main, tells MUSBA HASHMI how she never wanted to be an actor and that her father told her she won’t get married if she entered this field
What is your role in Tera Yaar Hoon Main?
I play Jhaanvi Bansal, a doting wife, a caring mother and an obedient daughter-in-law. It is a very positive and sweet character. She is loving. She shares a healthy relationship with his husband and they both are romantic even today. Above all, she is a cool mother who understands her children and their needs, which generally a father doesn’t.
What made you take up the project?
The reason why I chose to be a part of this show is that it has a unique and sweet story. There has never been a show on TV where a father wants to be friends with his son. Also, I have a long association with Sony Network and have done a lot of shows on Sony Sab so there was no chance of turning down such a good show. And not to mention, that I am playing such a sweet and positive character.
nFrom Shagun to Tera Yaar Hoon Main, how has the journey been?
The journey has been beautiful. I hope the journey ahead remains as beautiful as it has been till date. The audience has loved me in every role that I have played. I hope they will shower their love on Tera Yaar Hoon Main as well.
Was acting always on cards?
No. I didn’t want to be an actor. I never had acting ka keeda in me. My father always told me that this is not a good industry and that I will never get married if I will be an actor. But once I started working, my father was proud of me and my work. It was then when I felt that this is not only my work but my passion too. I am glad that I came into this industry by chance.
nA best and worst moment in the industry?
All the time that I have spent in the industry is the best of all things. The best moment is when I get the love, appreciation and support from the audience. And why talk about bad things right now, already there is a lot of stress and negativity around us, hence we should focus only on the good things in life.
What kind of roles attract you?
The roles that challenge me as an actor are the ones that attract me. That is why I chose to play Jhaanvi Bansal, because I haven’t played a mother before. It was more challenging because I am not a mother in real life. Hence, to connect with that emotion and to bring in those feelings, was a task. Also, theatre roles attract me. Anything which is live and on stage is my favourite and theatre will always be my first love.
Apart from acting, what keeps you busy?
Before the lockdown, my work outs and meal preps used to keep me super busy. I am into fitness a lot but during the lockdown it got sidelined a bit. And now, we are continuously shooting so it is hard to make time for anything else. Fitness has merely become a word, but I will surely start making time for it again.
