TUNISHA SHARMA, who is seen in Zee TV’s Ishq Subhan Allah, speaks with CHANCHAL GOYAL about the preparations that she had to do for the role, among other things
Were there any apprehensions before taking up the role?
Yes, it was a big step for me since I was replacing Esha who has been playing Zara for almost two years. I was nervous and excited at the same time. I decided to take it up because it was a new experience for me.
What preparations did you do for the show?
I have to sometimes speak urdu and I have a Punjabi accent so there are times when Adnan or our director keep on correcting me about the pronounciation of certain words. I also had to learn few Muslim traditions like how to wear a hijab.
With whom you share cordial relations behind the scenes?
Everyone is lovely. But I bond well with Ruksar. We both are Punjabi so that’s why we resonate well.
How has your journey been thus far ?
It has been a wonderful journey and I have evolved a lot. When I signed my first show, Maharanapratap, I wasn’t mature enough. Back then, I believed in exploring new opportunities and taking up whatever project I was offered. I had done a couple of historical shows after that because audience appreciated and loved me playing a princess. I too enjoyed playing such roles. Then I moved to daily soaps and it was a big shift. When I was approached for Internet Wala Love, I immediately said ‘yes’ to it. I felt that it would give me a break from the genre that I was doing for so long. Also, I didn’t want to get typecaste.
You have done TV and films. What is the difference?
In TV, we shoot daily for long hours. We get the scene a day before the shoot or even get scenes on the spot. But in movies you get everything in advance film. It gives you ample amount of time to work on your character. But in TV there is no experimenting. You just have to go with whatever is happening.
Where do you find yourself most comfortable working in?
I do not have any preference. I would like to work in different mediums. If you see my journey, I have worked in TV and films simultaneously. I have had an amazing experience. However, I would now love to do theatre.
Has your journey to the top been easy?
Since I have always had my mother with me, the journey was not that challenging. I am an introvert. But I have learnt a lot as an actor. I have learnt the art of talking to people which means I am no longer an introvert.
What is your success mantra?
No mantra as such. My mother has been my biggest support. When she is with me I don’t have to worry about anything.
Any actor that you would like to work with?
I adore Ranveer Singh and would love to work with him.
A genre that you would like to explore?
There is no particular genre. I have always been passionate about movies so I would like to take up any project which would come my way.