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Divyanka Tripathi aka Vidya of Banoo Mein Tumhari Dulhan who was missing in action for the past one year is back with Mr & Mrs Sharma Allahabadwale on SAB TV.

Divyanka plays Mrs Rashmi Sharma in the sitcom. The story is about her family comprising of husband and son Dabbu who comes to Mumbai [ Images ] from Allahabad and soon get entangled in the day-to-day problems faced by Mumbaites.

Divyanka Tripathi tells Rajul Hegde what to expect. Excerpts:

You were missing from the scene for quite a while. What made you take up this show?

I had about four to five offers in hand at the time this show came along. But they all were very similar to my character in Banoo Main Teri Dulhan. The producers of Mr & Mrs Sharma Allahabadwale convinced me to do this show. I am nervous and very excited because this is the first time that I am doing a comedy.

How did you prepare for the role?

I have worked very hard on my body language and the language. Mrs Sharma is naive, funny and very simplistic woman. I drew from the women I find in my house to play her. I would practice by making faces in front of the mirror. But now I am completely into it. I am just waiting for viewers' reaction.

Are you naive like Mrs Sharma in real life too?

Yes, completely. I have never cracked jokes in my life. In fact, I'm the butt of all jokes. Sometimes I don't get a joke while everyone is laughing. But that doesn't mean I am not intellectually sound [smiles].

Your co-star Rajesh Kumar is a veteran when it comes to comedy. Is it difficult getting in tune with him?

Actually I have worked hard because I didn't want him to feel uncomfortable. It was stressful process for me to get the right timing. He is very supportive and very good in comedy while I am good in romance. So we help each other out because in our show there is comedy and romance [chuckles].

Like you're the character you play, you too are from small town. Does Mumbai still shock you?

I really can't say that because I hardly know people outside my work circle. I have hardly explored the city. It's only recently when I had guests over, that I finally saw some parts of the city. I had to take them on a Mumbai darshan.

Why haven't we seen you in any reality shows?

I can't relate to them. You have to be able to generate enough masala around you to be able to entertain in a reality show. And I don't have it in me. I am a simple person and cannot be something which I am not. So if I take part in a reality show, I would come across as the most unreal person.

Are you planning to do any films?

I would love to do films but I can't expect the makers to give me character roles. They will expect me to be glamorous and I can't do that. I will continue playing characters on TV till the time someone is confident enough to have faith in my talent.

Mrs. And Mr. Sharma Party in Allahabad Style

Never count your chickens till they are hatched. However, actor-turned-producer Ujjwal Rana could be pardoned for celebrating even though his maiden show 'Mrs. and Mr. Sharma Allahabad Wale' is just one episode old.

Last night, Rana threw a party to celebrate the launch of his show. Apart from the producer, the principle attraction was of course Divyanka Tripathy, who marked her return to TV post 'Banoo Main Teri Dulhann'. Not to be left behind was protagonist Rajesh Kumar, who plays Mr. Sharma. Divyanka plays his wife, Rashmi Sharma.

Most members of the cast came in early. Divyanka arrived just in time to catch the telecast. The team watched the first episode with curious eyes. The cake cutting ceremony was conducted after the telecast and soon the champagne began to flow.

Divyanka and Rajesh though had to wait, as they obliged the scribes. The pretty Tripathy was dressed in a traditional salwar kameez looking as dazzling as ever. Kumar bore a casual look wearing a jeans and T-shirt.

Once the two protagonists finished with their media commitments, Rana dragged his reluctant actors to the dance floor. On by one all took to the dance floor. Tripathy wasn't all too keen to dance but she didn't disappoint her producer or the cameramen. The girl showed brief glimpse of her freestyle Bollywood dancing. After all, the DJ played purely Bollywood music. Rajesh, though, let himself loose and danced in a way only he could. Though most of them weren't pretty, but they enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

The one who charmed all was, surprisingly, seasoned actor Atul Srivastav, who plays the landlord in the show. The old man shook every bone in his body. The onlookers couldn't help but wonder is it really him who is dancing. However, it was Kumar's on-screen son Dabbu who put the adults to shame.

Among those that graced the occasion were Baba Sehgal, Vrajesh Hirjee, Abhishek Awasthi, and Rajesh Balwani, who has gained more than few pounds. As always, SAB Business Head, Anooj Kapoor, was there to offer his blessings.

While Divyanka left early, the party continued well past mid-night.

'Mrs. and Mr. Sharma Allahabad Wale' airs from Monday to Thursday at 9.30 pm on SAB