The acting journey of actress Karuna Pandey, who is playing the character of Pushpa in the TV show ‘Pushpa Impossible’, has reached from theater to films and TV. In the show which has been running for about four and a half years, Pushpa has come to know that her son, whom she thought dead, is alive after 28 years. In conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, Karuna shared the story of the show, Irrfan Khan’s advice, nostalgia with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, initial struggles in Mumbai and experiences of working with Rajshri Productions. Question: How do you see this new turn in Pushpa’s life in ‘Pushpa Impossible’? Answer: After 28 years, Pushpa learns that the son whom she thought was dead in the hospital incubator during the earthquake, is alive. On the other hand, the son thinks that his mother never tried to know or accept him. There is a misunderstanding between the two, which is challenging to resolve. Question: To whom will you give credit for the success of the show? Answer: The credit for this goes to luck, producer JD Majethia, director Pradeep Yadav, Sony SAB, writers, entire cast and crew. Everyone together has taken the show to this point. Question: How did your journey into the world of acting begin? Answer: My father was in the Army, so his posting changed every two years. Was fond of dancing since childhood. Learned Bharatanatyam in Chennai. During graduation, she taught dance in Chandigarh. My sister advised me to do masters in theatre. I studied acting in Chandigarh. After this, worked for one year in the repertory of Shriram Center, Delhi and for one year in the repertory of NSD. Came to Mumbai in 2005. My parents and sister always supported me. My father even gave me a separate room to practice dance. Question: How was the experience of working with Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui? Answer: I had a small role in Amit Kumar’s short film ‘The Bypass’. Got a chance to work with Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in this film. The shooting took place in the desert. We used to sit on the sand with a cloth spread on it. I felt safe with him. However, I do not remember what conversation we had at that time. Later during ‘Motichoor Chaknachoor’, Nawaz told that Irrfan used to tease me on the sets of ‘The Bypass’. I was like a child then and I don’t remember what he said. Maybe he said something about water or something else. I was like a child then and still am today. Seeing me the same even after so many years, Nawaz asked me how I am still the same. Question: When did Irrfan Khan advise you to come to Mumbai? Answer: When I was in NSD Repertory, Irfan Bhai had come there. I showed him my portfolio. He said, ‘Why are you wandering here, go to Bombay.’ His words remained in my mind. After the completion of the repertory work in 2005, I decided to come to Mumbai. I am grateful to him. Question: How did you get the job in ‘Motichoor Chaknachoor’? Answer: The casting of the film was almost complete. After the last round of audition, Navni Parihar and I were selected. I didn’t get much time to prepare for the Bundelkhandi accent, but I picked up the accent quickly. Got a chance to work with Nawaz again in Bhopal. Question: How did you get your first film after coming to Mumbai? Answer: The very next day of reaching Mumbai, I auditioned for Ram Gopal Varma’s production film ‘James’. The film was directed by Rohit Jugraj. Shooting started within a few days. My role was small, but I did the bike stunts myself. My father was suffering from cancer at that time, so getting work was very important for me. Question: How was your journey with Rajshree Productions? Answer: I started on TV with ‘Woh Rahen Waali Mahalon Ki’. After this, she did shows like ‘Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli’, ‘Jhilmil Staron Ka Aangan Hoga’ and ‘Mere Rang Mein Rangne Wali’. Also worked in the film ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’. Played lead role in ‘Bhaage Re Man’ and negative role in ‘Devanshi’. Question: What is your outlook on life and work? Answer: I don’t run after material things. I think life is temporary. I love my work, but I’m not obsessed with achieving everything. Even today, I keep the child inside me alive and try to live life with ease.
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इरफान खान ने कहा था- यहां मत घूमो, मुंबई जाओ: नवाजुद्दीन ने सुनाया छेड़ने वाला किस्सा, फिर ‘पुष्पा’ ने बदली करुणा पांडे की जिंदगी
