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| "It's a dream come true to -Pallavi Kulkarni |
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Hotel management was the sole aim of this actress from Marathi film industry. But Pallavi Kulkarni finally landed in the acting arena and soon became a recognisable face, of course, thanks to serials like Kya Hadsa Kya Haqeeqat, Had Kar Di, Aaj Bhi Ateet and Kehta Hai Dil. But the most challenging role, says this striking Mumbaiite, is in Vaidehi - Aik Aur Agneepariksha, which has just gone on air 
on Sony TV.
Because Pallavi says the daily demanded her "to look like a simpleton". Vaidehi is the brainchild of actress-turned-soap producer, Aruna Irani and we deduce that Aruna's favourite actress is Sangeeta Ghosh since Sangeeta featured in quite a few of her serials, the most popular one being Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand.
Not surprisingly, Kulkarni is ecstatic, "It's a dream come true to play the central character on a prime time slot. Also I am a fan of Aroonaji. She has made some of the finest serials. In 'Vaidehi', she plays my mother-in-law." Pallavi adds with pride, "While it was presumed, that Aroonaji would cast her mascot Sangeeta Ghosh as the lead, she chose me."
She elaborates on her role, "I play a middle-class Maharshtrian girl who endures much conflict with her affluent in-laws but emerges as strong as ever." Interestingly, Aroona has repeated her 'Rabba Ishq Na Hove' actor Nikkhil Arya in 'Vaidehi'. Nikkhil, who was once Pallavi's boyfriend, plays her saviour in the serial.
So wouldn't this be an uncomfortable situation for the two ex-lovers? Nikkhil clarifies, "Aroonaji discussed my being a part of the show with Pallavi who assured her that she had no problems with that. As professionals, I guess we are both mature enough to give our best shots."
So how come she got picked for the role? Answers Pallavi, "It is a story about a sensitive, simple and innocent girl played by me. It is the story of a life after marriage. Sangeeta's face exudes more of sensuality and may be because of that Aruna ji has chosen me."Pallavi got most noticed after Kehta Hai Dil.
She agrees, "Though I was quite active in modelling and theatre, but the success that I achieved through Kehta Hai Dil is amazing. It got me instant recognition with the masses."Despite being already active in theatre and Marathi films, Pallavi took her own sweet time to switch to the Hindi belt. She reasons, "I wanted to take some rest. Moreover, there was no challenging role for me to play. Now also I do one thing at a time. So for now, I am concentrating only on Vaidehi."
And in free time, she spends most of her time with her family. "My family is my strength, I try to spend as much time as possible with my family," she adds.
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