Posted:
hi all,
she is television's most loved and popular bahu. Pratyusha Banerjee a.k.a Anandi from Colors hit TV Show Balika Vadhu has come a long way. Playing an established character on TV has been far from easy for this small town girl who marked her debut as a TV actress with Balika Vadhu. In a tete-a-tete with Pratyusha Banerjee, we get an insight into the petite actresses' life, character and interests.
Tell us about your journey on the show so far?
It's been lovely. I have enjoyed a lot and it's been exciting. Any actor would like a performance based role and I don't think any character can be as versatile as Anandi. The young Anandi is chirpy but as she grow older she goes through a painful relationship with her husband, then she becomes a teacher, a sarpanch and now faces a divorce. It's been very challenging and I love the show.
How convincing is it to play Anandi given her background and altruistic spirit?
Anandi is quite similar to me. If something is bothering me, I don't try to change things. That doesn't mean I run away from them but I prefer to move away. If someone is unhappy because of me and doesn't want me around, I move away.
Can Anandi think of re-marrigae and a life outside Jaitsar?
I don't know. There is a world beyond Jaitsar that Anandi can think of but not re-marriage. She is very content and concerned about the progress of Jaitsar. If I was in Anandi's place, I would have been emotionally drained. I would prefer to be single.
From this point on, where will Anandi's life head? Has she forgiven Jagya?
Anandi has moved on in her life because she is the petitioner in the divorce case and Jagya has always wanted a divorce. And I think Gauri is more than happy. Anandi wants to make it big and focus on her career.
What can viewers expect from future episodes? A big jhatka?
Yes! Divorce is already a big jhatka for everyone. Keep watching Balika Vadhu for more Jhatkas. (Giggles)
What sort of person is Pratuysha in real life?
I'm not very close to people but neither am I an aloof person. I was close to Neha Marda and I'm still close to Smita Bansal. They are part of my strength and support system. I'm good to all and everyone is good to me. I'm not too close to Shashank either. I'm more of a reserved and private person but I respect all seniors on the set. I'm also an emotional and family oriented girl. I like to be in my own world and still maintain my small town life in spite of living in Mumbai.
Any thoughts on Marriage?
Hmmm. Definitely. I'm a girl and I think of it very much. I want to settle down but there's still time, maybe 2-3 years.
Do you see a life beyond Balika Vadhu? If you were offered a challenging role at this point, would you consider that over Balika Vadhu?
Commitment comes first for me, whether professionally or in my relationships. Balika Vadhu has made me. I pray to god that Balika Vadhu goes on for long. We all are working very hard. The show has been on for four years and I want it to go on for another four years. (Chuckles happily). After Balika Vadhu, I will consider other roles because we are all here to survive and to grow. But commitment is very important to me.
How do rumours affect you since it's common to get linked to co-actors and stars from the industry?
I have not been connected to anybody and I have maintained my dignity. We are all here to work. No one on the sets is bothered and no one gets affected. We are doing well in life. If people are so free, then I'm happy that they are spreading rumours. That means they are taking notice!
Who do you consider as competition from your contemporaries? Is there any show that you feel will threaten or is threatening Balika Vadhu's trp?
I like girls on other shows and I compliment them but I am not threatened by anyone. Anandi's role is very different and challenging. I'm very happy and for me, there is no better role than hers. But I do admire Pooja Gor a.k.a Pratigya from Star Plus.
TV actors work round the clock and hardly get a break. So on a day off, what do you enjoy doing the most?
In my free time, I love listening to music and I can do that for hours! I also love spending time with few close friends and family.
Any plans to enter Bollywood?
No plans on Bollywood as yet. I love what I'm doing currently.
she is television's most loved and popular bahu. Pratyusha Banerjee a.k.a Anandi from Colors hit TV Show Balika Vadhu has come a long way. Playing an established character on TV has been far from easy for this small town girl who marked her debut as a TV actress with Balika Vadhu. In a tete-a-tete with Pratyusha Banerjee, we get an insight into the petite actresses' life, character and interests.
Tell us about your journey on the show so far?
It's been lovely. I have enjoyed a lot and it's been exciting. Any actor would like a performance based role and I don't think any character can be as versatile as Anandi. The young Anandi is chirpy but as she grow older she goes through a painful relationship with her husband, then she becomes a teacher, a sarpanch and now faces a divorce. It's been very challenging and I love the show.
How convincing is it to play Anandi given her background and altruistic spirit?
Anandi is quite similar to me. If something is bothering me, I don't try to change things. That doesn't mean I run away from them but I prefer to move away. If someone is unhappy because of me and doesn't want me around, I move away.
Can Anandi think of re-marrigae and a life outside Jaitsar?
I don't know. There is a world beyond Jaitsar that Anandi can think of but not re-marriage. She is very content and concerned about the progress of Jaitsar. If I was in Anandi's place, I would have been emotionally drained. I would prefer to be single.
From this point on, where will Anandi's life head? Has she forgiven Jagya?
Anandi has moved on in her life because she is the petitioner in the divorce case and Jagya has always wanted a divorce. And I think Gauri is more than happy. Anandi wants to make it big and focus on her career.
What can viewers expect from future episodes? A big jhatka?
Yes! Divorce is already a big jhatka for everyone. Keep watching Balika Vadhu for more Jhatkas. (Giggles)
What sort of person is Pratuysha in real life?
I'm not very close to people but neither am I an aloof person. I was close to Neha Marda and I'm still close to Smita Bansal. They are part of my strength and support system. I'm good to all and everyone is good to me. I'm not too close to Shashank either. I'm more of a reserved and private person but I respect all seniors on the set. I'm also an emotional and family oriented girl. I like to be in my own world and still maintain my small town life in spite of living in Mumbai.
Any thoughts on Marriage?
Hmmm. Definitely. I'm a girl and I think of it very much. I want to settle down but there's still time, maybe 2-3 years.
Do you see a life beyond Balika Vadhu? If you were offered a challenging role at this point, would you consider that over Balika Vadhu?
Commitment comes first for me, whether professionally or in my relationships. Balika Vadhu has made me. I pray to god that Balika Vadhu goes on for long. We all are working very hard. The show has been on for four years and I want it to go on for another four years. (Chuckles happily). After Balika Vadhu, I will consider other roles because we are all here to survive and to grow. But commitment is very important to me.
How do rumours affect you since it's common to get linked to co-actors and stars from the industry?
I have not been connected to anybody and I have maintained my dignity. We are all here to work. No one on the sets is bothered and no one gets affected. We are doing well in life. If people are so free, then I'm happy that they are spreading rumours. That means they are taking notice!
Who do you consider as competition from your contemporaries? Is there any show that you feel will threaten or is threatening Balika Vadhu's trp?
I like girls on other shows and I compliment them but I am not threatened by anyone. Anandi's role is very different and challenging. I'm very happy and for me, there is no better role than hers. But I do admire Pooja Gor a.k.a Pratigya from Star Plus.
TV actors work round the clock and hardly get a break. So on a day off, what do you enjoy doing the most?
In my free time, I love listening to music and I can do that for hours! I also love spending time with few close friends and family.
Any plans to enter Bollywood?
No plans on Bollywood as yet. I love what I'm doing currently.
Hindi TV Shows
Kumkum Bhagya
