Sriti Jha

“I don't think I'm popular enough for audience to relate to me on a reality shows. I'm content with my acting endeavors and want to continue taking up more of acting projects.”

“I was born in Begusarai in Bihar. Then I spent 10 years in Kolkata and later hopped from Kathmandu to Delhi and, finally, Mumbai.”

“I'm part of a great job where I get paid to learn. My first brush with the world of showbiz happened when I got selected while I auditioned for 'Dhoom Machao Dhoom' at my college in Delhi.”

“We breathe life into a role, and it's overwhelming to receive positive feedback.”

“Never say never. When love happens, it just happens. The industry is full of nice people, and there are no rights and wrongs.”

“Emotions never become obsolete, whether they are towards your family or your boyfriend.”

“My life is not as dramatic as it is depicted in the shows. I am not at all submissive. I am free-spirited.”

“I perform a role as per the requirements of the script. When it comes to work, I don't have any personal choice with regards to glam or de-glam. As an actor, I enjoy doing everything.”

“I've been missing playing Pragya ever since I started shooting as Munni. I hope viewers will be happy to see their favourite character Pragya back on 'Kumkum Bhagya' and will welcome me back with the same love they have been showering all this time.”

“I always have my books for company.”

“Balaji is one of the most comforting working experiences I have had in my career.”

“Despite our hard work and the number of hours we put in, content is the hero of every show.”

“I hail from a small town. My parents were never apprehensive about my decision to take up acting - they've been a constant support to me.”

“Ever since I was introduced to Ekta Kapoor, I have learnt a great deal from her storytelling, and the learning continues.”

“I visited an asylum to observe expressions of the mentally disturbed and to get my body language right for the blind girl's role. I visited the blind school, read the autobiography of Helen Keller, and watched a number of films from 'Scent of a Woman' to 'Anurag,' 'Fanaa' and 'Black.'”

“I think I love fiction shows more than the reality shows. I have been offered many shows, but I don't think I am tailored for reality TV.”

“Initially, women only had to portray married wife roles on TV, but now there are show that are offering other roles to portray for women. Earlier, all drama used to revolve only around married women, which is not the case now. Even the male actors have a good opportunity for better roles now.”

“The only thing that I have to be assured of is that the character must be negative for a sensible reason. She should not be behind everyone's life just for fun, which is the case in many serials. Moreover, it will also test my potential as an actor, so playing a negative character would be an interesting challenge for me.”

“I have just been lucky to get challenging characters every time.”

“The best thing about being a good girl on TV is that the audience loves you back instantly. You don't have to make extra effort to make them empathize with you.”