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Shriya Pilgaonkar on her series 'Guilty Minds' not being renewed for season 2: 'Don't know what the reasons were, it wasn't even a very expensive show and...'
Shriya Pilgaonkar is making some really interesting choices as an actress. She has acted in both films and OTT and especially on the streaming platform, she has titles like The Broken News, Taaza Khabar, and Guilty Minds, which became one of the best reviewed shows of 2022. Pilgaonkar's new web-series 'Chhal Kapat' drops on Zee5 today and is a whodunnit where the actress plays the investigative officer. In an exclusive interview, she speaks about this show, her reaction to Guilty Minds not being renewed for another season, and the evolution of content in the last few years. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Edited excerpts from the interview How did you prepare for this role of an investigating officer? It's interesting because Devika Rathore's character is not like the usual aggressive cop or the usual portrayal you may see, as male cops maybe portrayed. Devika is somebody who asserts her authority even through her smile, even through her silences. And for me, it was very interesting to develop a certain kind of a body language to her and also to understand her inner world because she's recently been widowed. She lost her husband in an accident recently, and she wanted to move from a larger town to a smaller place. She wanted to change her, she she got posted there because she wanted to move away from the big city and the noise. So she is basically at a very interesting juncture in her life. So when you see her when I wanted to play her, I did not want to play her like a typical aggressive cop. So more than watching cop films or trying to copy any mannerisms, for me, it was really about working with my director and writers and creating Devika from scratch. So do you see any similarities between Shree and Devika? Devika's character is very instinctive, very, sharp, and she a good she has a very sharp instinctive sense about people. And I think that is something that I can say is common between Devika and I because, more often than not, I'm also very instinctive about people and situations. Of course, sometimes I've been wrong, but, mostly I think I can say that I'm quite sharp with my instincts. So that is one thing that I can say. And since this is a whodunnit, while you were reading the script or while the script was being narrated to you, were you curious to know what's going to happen next? That's the reason why I decided to do this because whodunit is my favourite genre. And, I've grown up watching and reading Agatha Christie, Enid Blyton, Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, and we've grown up watching a lot of murder mysteries and investigative dramas. So the reason that I actually even wanted to do this is because I really like the format of seven episodes, 20-25 minutes each. It's a family entertainer. And the way it's written, it's very crisp, and I could see myself wanting to know more because I was hooked. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD You have made some really interesting choices as an actor. I want to ask you ever since the streaming platform has seen a rise, how much do you feel we have seen content evolve or change. It has. There's no two ways about it. And, see, evolution is a part of showbiz, and they'll constantly be learning and unlearning. And I'm very grateful that makers have trusted me with really good scripts and nuanced characters, whether it was a lawyer in Guilty Minds or Mirzapur or a sex worker in Taaza Khabar or a journalist. I feel like all these parts that I've played have been so beautifully written that I've had so much creative emotional fulfilment in my journey playing these different parts. But like I said, we also have to accept that the industry keeps going through its process. You know, there's a phase where sometimes there's too much content that's not very good out there, and then there'll be something amazing and inspiring that comes out, and then everyone try to make that. But, eventually, content that really works is content that is authentic, which is original and not trying to be something that it's not. So I feel like actors like me are very grateful to the OTT space because of the way it paved for us to bring our skills to the table, and the hope is for for work on OTT to also bring in more film work. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD You just said that there is a lot of content out there, which is not good, and we have seen multiple seasons of that show. But when it comes to Guilty Minds, as you said, it was original. It was inspiring. It was amazing. It was one of the best shows of 2022, and yet we get the heart-breaking news that it will not be renewed for season two. I was also heartbroken. I don't have any answer to your question. I myself don't know what to say. I don't know what to say to this. I don't know what the reasons were, whether it was a business decision because it was not even a very big show. It was not even a very expensive show. So I don't know, but I also feel like what happens is sometimes shows that people claim that they don't like, are spoken so much about on social media that eventually people are curious and they go watch it and that gives the numbers. So it becomes cringe watching. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Maybe it has to do with their machinery. I guess somewhere good shows need the support of good mounting as well. And I think somewhere, even the media needs to support it. Even the audience needs to support it. Because the same audience who's asking for good content needs to also support it with numbers. I was very emotionally attached to that show, and I felt very sad to know that we wouldn't be doing a season two, and we just have to accept it and then hopefully make others other stuff now. What do I say? How would you describe the character of Devika? Devika as a cop is very strong, but in her personal life, she feels disrespected and she knows her husband was very insecure about her. And I think a lot of women in power may be going through the same thing where they don't they have that respect of at work, but they may not be surrounded by people who are secure and respectful to them in their personal life. So I hope when people watch it, they are inspired, especially women, to stay in their power and to stand up for themselves. That is one thing that is a very interesting layer to Devika's character STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It's not about just doing this once. I think it's about creating different characters because the cop in Singham to the cop Rani Mukerji in Mardaani to Delhi Crime to Chhal Kapat, they're all different versions of people in the system.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shriya Pilgaonkar: You have to be grounded — that's the only way to navigate a world full of deception
With a string of impactful performances across the OTT space — Mirzapur , Guilty Minds, The Broken News, and Taaza Khabar — has carved a distinct space for herself. Now, she's all set to headline the whodunnit series Chhal Kapat The Deception . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What makes this project especially intriguing is that it marks her first time donning a uniform — though her character is far from the typical onscreen cop. It's a nuanced role with secrets of its own. Shriya as Devika, a cop, in Chhal Kapat The Deception A longtime fan of the mystery genre, Shriya says, 'I'm actually a huge fan of whodunits — since childhood. I grew up reading Nancy Drew, Agatha Christie, Secret Seven... There used to be these one-minute murder mystery books I'd devour and try to solve. In fact, I once worked as a voice artist for a detective show when I was younger, so the detective element has always been a part of my life.' What drew her to this role wasn't just the thrill of investigation but the complexity of the character. 'I think naturally women have that detective instinct, even in everyday life. So of course, I was drawn to the genre. But just wearing a uniform wasn't enough — I wanted to explore the person behind the badge,' she explains. Shriya continues, 'We've seen iconic characters like Ma'am in Delhi Crime or Jaideep Ahlawat's Hathi Ram Chaudhary in Paatal Lok . What interested me was understanding who Devika is. She's a young woman coping with the loss of her husband, relocating to a small town for a quieter life — only to be thrown into a case the moment she arrives. As the investigation unfolds, so does her inner world. And like the title Chhal Kapat The Deception suggests, she isn't exactly who she appears to be either. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now That multi-layered vulnerability is what drew me to her — those very human complexities make a story come alive.' The show's title — a nod to duplicity — naturally extends to real life as well. Ask Shriya how she navigates a world full of hidden motives, and she offers, 'You have to be very grounded yourself. That's especially important for an actor. You don't need too many people, but surround yourself with the right energy. I'm instinctive, and rarely have I been wrong about people. It's all about expectation management. In this industry, building trust takes time — there's always a give and take. So, you need to keep relationships that aren't based on transactions, close. That's where your grounding lies. Because when you're rooted, you're not constantly seeking validation or trying to please people.' Directed by Ajay Bhuyan, Chhal Kapat The Deception also stars Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva in key roles.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sonali Bendre on disappointment with Duplicate: Grey role became one-dimensional
Actor Sonali Bendre Behl, in a recent interview, shared her disappointment with the film 'Duplicate', in which she starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla. She revealed that she found her role in the film to be very one-dimensional. She also recalled working with Salman Khan in 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'.In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Sonali Bendre talked about her experience in 'Duplicate'. She said, "It was a film that a lot of people talk about. But this is one of those films that really helped shape the way I wanted my character to be. The idea was to have beautiful grey shades in this character, but it kind of started becoming very one-dimensional. I think it became more of a secondary character when I got onto it.'advertisementShe added, 'When I did 'Zakhm', I knew it wasn't the main character, I knew Pooja had that role. But it was a beautiful story with Bhatt Sahab, and I just wanted to be a part of it, so I did it. But when 'Duplicate' was concerned, I was supposed to have had an equal amount. And at that point, it started to feel like it wasn't the same kind of role anymore. So at that time, I did start to feel like I wasn't getting my due. But I think eventually, it all evened out, and I did get my due. In the same interview, upon seeing an old photo from the sets of 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' featuring Salman Khan, she laughed and remarked, "Am I not pouring tea or milk here?"advertisementShe also talked about how Salman used to make faces and tease her while she was giving close-up shots. "We were fighting all the time. I should ask Salman about it then. Because whenever I was giving close-ups, Salman would be making faces at me. And I would get so pissed off that I would say, 'What the hell?', she also shared how difficult it was to shoot in the heavy golden ghagra she wore in the film. 'It weighed around 20 kilos and had heavy zari work, the fake jewellery I wore gave me allergies and rashes everywhere. To take a turn in that ghagra itself took 4 beats more,' she the work front, Sonali Bendre was last seen in a small role in Remo D'Souza's film 'Be Happy'. She made her OTT debut in 2022 with the web series 'The Broken News'. The show was loved by the audience and came back with a second season last Reel
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonali Bendre reveals how her personal style shaped Dr Preeti's look in 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'
Sonali Bendre is widely remembered for portraying the gentle and traditional Dr. Preeti in Sooraj Barjatya 's ' Hum Saath Saath Hain '. Although she appreciates the constant affection for the role, Sonali reveals that her real personality is quite different from the character. In a recent conversation, she shared how her own style unexpectedly shaped Dr. Preeti's appearance when she first met the director. Meeting Sooraj Barjatya Talking to Bollywood Bubble, Sonali recalled meeting Sooraj Barjatya during a phase when she had straight hair, wore thick payals under flared jeans, crop tops, and a nose ring due to her pierced nose. When not shooting, this was her usual style. She often paired Indian jewelry with jeans and felt very comfortable in traditional Indian attire like sarees and salwar kurtas. During their meeting, she was dressed in a white salwar kurta with silver jhumkas and wore her nose ring since she was not filming at the time. Although the filmmakers initially wanted her to wear western clothes to suit the character of a college-going doctor, Sonali felt that Indian clothing was more appropriate, as westernized attire did not seem to fit the character. Traditional Roots and Styling Choices The actress believed that her character came from a traditional and grounded background, so she found the initial decision to dress her in western clothes puzzling. She questioned why being a college-going doctor meant the character had to wear western attire, feeling that it didn't suit the role. Eventually, director Sooraj Barjatya agreed to let her wear Indian clothing but requested that she wear a nose ring as part of the look. Sonali happily accepted this condition, noting that she would remove the nose ring when not shooting but kept it on for the role. Digital Debut in The Broken News Sonali Bendre made her digital debut with the web series 'The Broken News', sharing the screen with Jaideep Ahlawat and Shriya Pilgaonkar . Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sonali Bendre says she's nothing like Dr. Preeti from Hum Saath Saath Hain in real life, reveals how her audition look changed Sooraj Barjatya's vision
Everybody remembers Sonali Bendre for her soft-spoken, sari-clad character Dr. Preeti in Sooraj Barjatya's Hum Saath Saath Hain. While the actress is grateful for the love the role continues to receive, she admits she is nothing like Dr. Preeti in real life. In a recent interview, Sonali recalled her first meeting with Sooraj Barjatya and how her personal style unexpectedly influenced the look of her character. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Sonali said, 'I remember meeting Sooraj ji. And I was at that age, where I had straight hair, thick payals under flared jeans, with crop tops. Because my nose (was) pierced, I wore a ring. So when I was not shooting, that was me. And I always wore Indian jewellery with my jeans and I'm very comfortable in Indian clothes like sarees and salwar kurta. So when I met him, I was in a white salwar kurta. I had silver jhumkas. Because I was not shooting, I had my nose ring. But they wanted me in western clothes, because the character was a doctor, college-going girl. And I had gone to hear the story and as I heard it, I just kept feeling the character should be in Indian clothes, because I don't feel like it fit into western… the westernised clothes.' Also Read | Sooraj Barjatya says he wasn't 'comfortable' casting Madhuri Dixit in Hum Saath Saath Hain: 'Had to cast someone as bhabhi' Sonali Bendre felt that the character came from a grounded, traditional upbringing and was puzzled by the initial styling choice. 'She's studying to be a doctor, but why does that mean she has to wear western clothes?' she wondered. 'It felt off,' she said. Eventually, Sooraj Barjatya gave in but with one caveat. Sonali recalled, 'But then Sooraj said, 'Okay, I have one condition if you do that. If you wear Indian clothes, promise me you would wear this nose ring.'' She laughed and said, 'Of course! I take it out every time I go for shoot so I will of course,' and kept it on. Sonali was last seen in the ZEE5 web series The Broken News, in which she starred alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Shriya Pilgaonkar. The series marked her digital debut and received praise for her restrained and nuanced performance.
