Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Shriya Pilgaonkar Wants to Explore Diverse Roles Beyond Thrillers
Shriya Pilgaonkar, who acted in 'Chhal Kapat', is hoping to try different kinds of roles.
She wants to do more fun, light-hearted movies, like comedies.
She says that sometimes people think of her only in serious roles, but she wants to show she can do other things too.
She also talks about how acting is unpredictable, needing both hard work and a bit of luck.
In 'Chhal Kapat', she plays a character solving a mystery that begins at a wedding where someone is found dead.
She enjoys meeting the writers first to help understand her character better.
Shriya Pilgaonkar discusses her role in 'Chhal Kapat' and her career.
The actress wants to explore different genres, specifically comedy and rom-coms.
She emphasizes the challenges actors face, like being typecast and the profession's uncertainty.
Pilgaonkar values meeting writers early to understand her characters.
'Chhal Kapat' is a thriller where a social media influencer is found dead at a wedding.
- Who
- Shriya Pilgaonkar, an actress, and the character, SP Devika Rathod in 'Chhal Kapat'.
- What
- Shriya Pilgaonkar talks about her acting career, the challenges, and her desire to do more genres.
- When
- The interview happened recently, as the show 'Chhal Kapat' is currently streaming.
- Where
- The series 'Chhal Kapat' is set in a remote village near Burhanpur.
- Why
- Pilgaonkar wants to expand her range as an actor and avoid being typecast.
Actor's Desire
Industry Perception
Genre Preference
Actor's Desire
Shriya aims to do more light-hearted comedy and rom-com roles.
Industry Perception
The industry and audience may not see her in different roles.
- Show Title
- Chhal Kapat
- Role
- SP Devika Rathod
- Genre
- Whodunit thriller
- Setting
- A remote village near Burhanpur
- Streaming Platform
- Zee5