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Actress Manisha Purohit, who is currently seen in Oh Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera, produced by Studio LSD, is winning hearts with her entertaining blend of comedy and mischief. While negative characters often attract attention, Manisha says she enjoys bringing a lighter touch to such roles.
Talking about what drew her to the character, she says,
“I’m not doing only a negative role. My character always has a comic flavour along with the negative shade. When people tell me that I look like a ‘cute villain’, it makes me feel really good. I’m happy that I’m able to make viewers laugh while doing all the plotting and planning.”
The actress adds that she doesn’t prefer one type of role over another.
“It’s not that I enjoy grey or negative characters more. I love playing positive roles as well and I have done many of them. I always want to be known as a versatile actor and explore different kinds of characters,” she says.
Sharing her experience of working with television stars Sriti Jha and Shabir Ahluwalia, Manisha has only praise for her co-stars.
“It has been amazing. I worked with Shabir earlier in Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan, so our chemistry was there from day one. Working with Sriti for the first time has also been wonderful. The moment I met her, I felt like we had known each other for years. She is humble, warm, and a fantastic co-actor. I truly love working with both of them,” she says.
Asked to describe her character, Manisha sums it up in a few words:
“Powerful, entertaining, and unpredictable.”
As for what audiences can expect in the coming episodes, the actress hints at more drama and fun.
“There will be a lot more plotting and planning, but always with a comic flavour. My character will continue to surprise viewers while keeping them entertained,” she says.
Speaking about the demands of working on a daily soap, Manisha says actors need to be emotionally balanced and physically prepared at all times.
“As an actor, you have to be ready for a switch-on and switch-off mode. Daily shows require a lot of hard work and dedication. Emotionally, you get attached to the show and the people around you, but you also have to understand that every journey eventually comes to an end. I believe in loving everything wholeheartedly but not becoming overly attached. Physically, you have to stay strong and be prepared for every situation,” she says.
