I'm fine with playing mother to an actor my age: Vandana Pathak
In the TV show Tumm Se Tumm Tak,
Vandana Pathak
plays mother to
Sharad Kelkar
, who in real life is her age. So, does it bother her? 'I was a part of Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, where I played an older character. For an actor, it is challenging to portray characters that are younger or older than their actual age.
For me, that has never been an issue. In fact, it challenges the actor in me. I'm fine with playing mother to an actor my age,' she replies, adding, 'I believe it is my background in theatre which has shaped this mindset.'
Viewers associate Vandana more with comedy because of her past roles, but she doesn't feel she has been typecast. She says, 'When Khichdi was on, people felt that I might get typecast in comedy roles, but I have done roles in other genres, too.
So I don't let these things bother me.'
Despite her three-decade-long career, Vandana says she still has the enthusiasm of a newcomer. 'For an actor, if you are satisfied, then it's over. I still have the hunger. I took time off from work when my kids were younger. I've managed to balance things well, and maybe that's why I'm still here, working.'
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