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Kruttika Desai fits into the scheming mother roles with effortless ease. She now plays the bad mum in 'Hhare Kkanch Ki Choodiyan'.
How does it feel playing a bad mother?
I have had a very long run as the 'bad mummy' on TV. I started playing her with 'Jeet' on Star Plus. Then I took a break and was in Israel for a few years. When I returned, I was too old to play a bahu and too young to play a saas. I guess I fitted into the glamorous, bad mama mode.
Isn't the role repetitive?
Well I mostly play negative roles these days as the positive ones are boring and monotonous. At least with these characters you can do something extra and even create style statements. In 'Hhare Kkanch…' my character isnt just a bad mother is wicked overall. I think on TV this is the best option for a person like me.
Is it just the moolah that attracts you to TV?
I want to act. Rather than sitting at home doing nothing. It's the only job I can do well. Plus who doesn't need money to survive? I don't think Smriti Irani is bored playing Tulsi for five years. I have done some real good work which I am proud of.
What motivates you as an actor?
I should feel the urge to reach fifteen minutes before the call time. I think that defines motivation for me. I try to create my own nuances even if I don't find a particular scene to be very inspiring. I try to steer away from 'me too' stereotypes. Within my limited capacities I try and bring variety into a character.
What do you do apart from soaps?
I work with Aakansha an NGO that works for the betterment of underprivileged children. I recently directed their play 'Kabeer and the Rangeen Kurta' with hundred children in the cast. I thoroughly enjoy doing that. I am also very happily married. Though I have hitches with my husband I can't think of life beyond him.
Courtesy:Dnaindia.com
