‘Doing comedy is not easy’

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‘Doing comedy is not easy’

Sunday, 19 September 2021 | Shalini Saksena

‘Doing comedy is not easy’

SAPNA SIKARWAR who is all set to enter the sitcom Happu Ki Ultan Paltan    is going to play a pivotal role. She speaks with SHALINI SAKSENA about her induction in comedy among other things

What is your role?

My role is of a very sweet wife who likes dressing up and doing make-up. Talking about my nature in the show, I am a very fun loving person who enjoys it a lot. But it is not always smooth sailing, I do lose my temper at times, sometimes I am quite stubborn and get upset as well. I do not judge people and am a very broad-minded person, which obviously doesn’t mean that I don’t respect people.

What is the best part of Bimlesh?

She might be very stubborn and grumpy at times but in the end she cares about her husband, who she loves the most.

What was the attraction of playing the character?

To be honest, in real life I am a very moody person but I don’t get angry or fight with people like Bimlesh does. Otherwise, Bimlesh’s character describes me well and that is what attracted me. Moreover, it was the director’s trust in me that I would fit the role and when you work with a particular production for a long time they know who can pull off the character well. It is definitely a very challenging role but I was finalised because I gave my 100 per cent to it.

Happy Ki Ultan Pultan is an iconic show. What would you say is the reason for its success?

It is because people can relate well to the show, it is very realistic.

How is Bimlesh different from what you did in FIR, May I Come In Madam and Excuse me Madam?

In FIR I had played many characters and in May I Come In Madam I was playing a housewife’s role, who was very possessive, insecure and doubted her husband. In Bimlesh, it is totally the opposite, I don’t doubt my husband or isn’t insecure about things. I trust him and love him.

How did you get into acting?

Since childhood I was very fond of acting, I always loved dancing and aced it and I also sing pretty well. My family also kind of psyched me and said I am a good actor and that is when I thought I should give it a try. Comedy was also something which interested me and that is why I have been doing back to back comedy roles.

You have done a lot of comedy shows. Has that been a conscious decision?

When I worked for FIR, I played so many roles and as far as I know, to win your audience’s heart is tough but when you do it makes you the happiest. It is a very big thing for every actor of course. I have made a place in my audience’s heart with my work. They love me in comedy and like my timing. That is one thing which has always motivated me and that’s why I am constantly doing comedy roles.

 What are the challenges that come with doing a comedy genre?

People who do daily soaps work hard, and people who do comedy also work hard. But I think comedy is quite tough because if you are not good with the timing, people would also not enjoy it. It is all in the timing, which is not very easy and not everyone can do it.

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