Pallavi Joshi wants to make people think

As one who’s never succumbed to the run-of-the-mill stuff, Pallavi Joshi has limited her appearance on the Hindi GECs. The Maharashtrian girl is creating waves on the regional front with her award winning show Asambhav and as host of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee Marathi. Pallavi, who heads Atharva productions, is looking to expand her career as a producer. “After the success of Asambhav I have four to five projects for the following year. It’s too early to elaborate on any of them. But I will say that I’m eyeing Hindi serials but not the usual sass-bahu sagas,” says Pallavi. But does a niche show really work? Pallavi chides, “Asambhav is a different show and it’s gained high TRPs as well as the awards. It’s not a family drama but a thriller. I have lined up 4-5 projects for this year and none of it is a family drama. We must make shows which make people think. It should be thought provoking. Alpviram and Mrignaini feature in this bracket.” Pallavi is also creating waves as the host of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee Marathi. “I’m having a wonderful time on Sa Re.. Marathi. The talent in the Marathi segment is simply outstanding,” says Pallavi proudly. But seldom has any regional winner from Maharashtra gone on to win the biggest contest. A contest which his held in Mumbai and where the viewers decide the winner, it’s surprising that not many locals have won Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge. Pallavi replied, “Be it or Sa Re.. Challenge or any such reality shows, we all know what occurs there. After all, in these grand shows there is lot at stake. It’s not just a singer’s performance but his personality too needs to appeal to the viewers. In fact, at times, people tend to vote for pretty faces than their talent. However, Sa Re Ga Ma is not to be faulted. They’ve always looked to present the best but people have their own way of choosing the winner.” Producer and a host, so does it mean acting has taken a backseat? Pallavi is quick to say, “No. I haven’t quit acting. It’s just that I’m waiting for the right role.” So will she be acting in any one of her upcoming ventures? Pallavi offers a diplomatic reply, “It’s been my policy to never act in my own shows. I have received couple of offers from other production houses and I’m contemplating on one of them. So, let’s keep our fingers crossed.”