Luck is on my side: Sargun Mehta

Sargun Mehta has some good work to her credit. Having done some meaty roles in shows like 12/24 Karol Bagh and Apno Ke Liye Geeta Ka Dharmyudh, she's now currently essaying the lead role in the prime time show based on the life of bandit queen Phoolan Devi - Phulwa.

Sargun says "luck is on my side" and she is happy that acting happened to her. "I came to this industry by chance and thank god for it. I believe in dedication and hard work. I would have been a business woman if
I hadn't joined television," she says.

When asked about her role in Phulwa, Sargum admits that she had no idea she was playing a female dacoit on the show. She says, "Jannat Zubair (the child artist who played Phulwa) really made an impact on the audience so I was under pressure to match up to her standard. However, now I am quite comfortable doing the role."
Like her colleagues, Sargun does not enjoy being a replacement on shows. "Initially, I was offered a lead role in a show, but as soon as I was told that I was a replacement I decided not do it. I don't think audience connects with replacements," she says.

Sargun has proved her versatility with a variety of roles and does not care about the money so long as the role is good. We ask her if she nurses any ambition to work in a Bollywood film and she says, "Who doesn't like to be seen on the silver screen? But I don't plan anything. I believe if you want to make god laugh at you then you should tell him your plan. I am not desperate to do anything to make it in films."

Sargun feels that TV actors need time to settle down when they start their career in Bollywood. "Today audience doesn't give time to TV actors to adjust. Once people will start giving time, working in films will become easier for TV actors," says Sargun.

In real life, Sargun confesses that she's a lot like her character Neetu from 12/24 Karol Bagh. She recalls loads of memories from the sets and shooting in Delhi. She says on a parting note, "I am a very carefree person. Ravi (Dubey) and I met during this show and we became friends. After the show, I moved to Mumbai and then I realised that we were more than friends. My parents also know about him and they are fine with our relationship. Being in love is a great feeling and I am enjoying every bit of it."