Dipika Samson aka Simar of Sarural Simar Ka speaks with SRIYA REDDY about the new storyline, her new role and how, to break the monotony, serials take leaps and get into new plots
Many changes have been made post-leap. What more can the viewers expectIJ
It is interesting to watch the two sisters separate, especially when they have always been together. As you know post-leap, both of them are leading separate lives. Roli is taking care of the Bharadwaj family, while Simar is with a new family and looking after them. It will be the curiosity level of the viewers as to how well Simar will gel with her new family and whether the two sisters will come back together again.
Hasn’t the show has lost itIJ
Not at all. On the contrary, I feel the show is back with its main essence and storyline. The story has always been about the two sisters and their sasural, so I feel the story is set to come up with a fresh start.
Tell us about your new characterIJ
Well, there is not much difference between Simar and Sunaina, my new character. This is because Sunaina is still Simar at heart. She is the same, a caring wife and a caring daughter-in-law. I have moulded myself to the new family — my three-year-old daughter, a husband who is a criminal lawyer, a brother-in-law and a mother-in-law to support me.
Do you relate to your new characterIJ
like I said, Sunaina and Simar are quiet similar and I have always been similar to my character. So is the case when I am playing Sunaina. I can relate to Sunaina because ultimately she is still Simar.
How has your journey been as an actorIJ
It has been superb. What you need in this industry is sheer luck and I must say that this industry has been really good to me and has treated me well. I did two shows before being offered Sasural Simar Ka. The show has made me a star. I owe everything to the producers of the show.
How is your off-screen relationship with Avika GorIJ
My relationship with Avika is good. I miss her a lot, especially throughout the dance sequences because both of us love dancing. It has always been fun to have her on the sets and I do miss our shoots together.
Why do shows drag onIJ
Viewers are God. At the end of it, what matters is viewership. So if people continue to love us and watch the show, we continue to show them what they love. So far the viewers have loved watching the two sisters. I hope the post-leap changes will work out well.
But the viewers get bored. Why not offer them something newIJ
After a certain period people do get bored watching the same faces and plot. Hence, there are leaps, new characters are introduced, new plot comes in and changes are made in the storyline. This is done to remove the monotony that sets in in a particular series. This way, the viewers get to watch their favourite show with a fresh story. It works for the audience, the channel and the production house.
Are you looking at Bollywood offersIJ
I haven’t thought of it and there is nothing that has come my way. I am happy shooting for the new track in Sasural Simar Ka.