MUMBAI: Rudrakshi Gupta was trending in the news recently and she's none other than the actress who played Arshad Warsi's wife in Munnabhai. She is now seen as Preeta Chachi in India's First Rural Entertainment Channel, Azaad's new show Meri Doli Mere Angana as the lead protagonist, Janki’s Chachi. 

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The role is that of a dominating personality, power-hungry, selfish, ambitious, manipulative, wicked-minded woman who pampers her son and wants him to be the family heir. Belongs to Uttarakhand, Rudrakshi's best work includes Chal Man JeetvaJaiye, AapKe Aa Jane Se and JasubenJayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family amongst others. Here, Rudrakshi talks about her new show and more.

What made you accept Azaad’s new show Meri Doli Mere Angana?

It was the concept of the show that appealed to me.

Tell us about your role in the show?

Different shades of character attracted me to perform with all my acting skills. Playing Preeta Chachi is a challenge as she is always up to tricks to ensure what she wants happens.

Azaad is for the rural audiences? What is in the story that makes you see it as different from regular shows?

I will recommend this show for the rural audience because it has all the relationships and themes which they are dealing with in their daily lives.

How did you prepare for the show?  How is it shooting in the middle of the ongoing pandemic?

I went through the script and the language & tried to prepare myself for the character. The situation is very critical but the crew is taking all the precautions to ensure our safety.

Tell us about your early years and how you became an actor?

I am a trained classical dancer. I learnt Kathak for 14years under the guidance of Pt. Birjumaharaj Ji. I found similarities between dance and acting because both forms are about expressions.

Tell us about your work done so far?

 I have worked with eminent director Rajkumar Hirani Ji, Prakash Mehra Ji, Siddharth Malhotra Ji. I have done a Hollywood film Return of Rajapur and worked with all the big stalwarts of the TV industry. Just completed a film with the Yashraj banner.

Why is working on TV appealing to you?

We are visible to every household in our country.

What’s your favourite hobby?

Singing, dancing and painting

Which is the place you would like to holiday in?

Paris and Switzerland

What is important to you?

My work is my passion. And I find immense satisfaction when I find myself in front of a camera. It fills with great energy and positivity.

Being Azaad means what for you?

 Freedom of expression, freedom of thoughts. Being Azaad for me means that you can be independent and free. I don't want anyone to stop me from accomplishing my dream.

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