‘Being an actor playing various characters is my dream’ says Ankita Sahu!
#AnkitaSahu has recently appeared in EORTV’s Mombian – Gul and Sakshi Ki Pyaaari Si Love Story. In the series, she played the lead role opposite Riya Deepsi. The actor made her Bollywood debut as a lead actress in #BAPass3. She is also well-known in the Tollywood industry, having appeared in two films as a lead alongside Ravi Babu.
Ankita Sahu made her television debut with SAB TV’S #TeraYaarHoonMain, where she played a pivotal role of Chandni Aggarwal, a pivotal role. She then also appeared on Colors TV’s #KuchTohHai. As a result, she became well-known in the television industry.
In addition to her acting career, Ankita won the title of Miss Amravati. Andin 2019, she was 1st runner up of beauty pageant Miss Maharashtra 2019, and crowned as Best Smile. She then also did some Modeling assignments, Print Shoots, Ad films. One of her ads was for Royal Green with #SonuSood. Digital Ad film for Hindustan Petroleum. Jewelry Ad for Shri Guru gold jewelers and many more. Here she spoke at length about her and her career.
What prompted you to play a Lesbian character in Mombian?
When I met Deepak Sir he narrated me the whole story of Mombian and in my case I choose story and play a character which has touched my heart and as an actor most of the time we do this. Because we have to live that character. I’ve to play that character when I’m believing it, if I won’t I don’t think I would be able to play that character. And when I portrayed myself as Sakshi in my mind at that time I was like yes I want to do this. And it’s superb because I’ve not watched any film having such a story.
What challenges did you experience while portraying this role as it is a sensitive topic
Talking about challenges so this would have been the biggest challenge for my entire career because if it couldn’t have went right my entire career could have sink, And when after listening to that story it would be really tough for an actor to say no to such a intense story. Being an actor playing various characters is my dream and yes with dreams there comes challenges too, so I was ready for that because I know after playing this character things in my life would have went haywire. And after playing this many people questioned me that are you a Lesbian? But it doesn’t make any sense that suppose if I’m playing a superwoman character that doesn’t mean I’m a superwoman. And apart from everything in my entire acting journey Sakshi is my favorite character by far which I’ve played.
What was your family’s reaction when you told them about Mombian?
When I talked about it with my mom, she couldn’t picked that situation, my family members are not very great minded people but they’re very understandable people, So initially it was bit tough for them to understand. But they trust me they said if you like it just do it don’t think twice about it. My whole career graph is dependent on how and what I think. So my family is happy that I’m doing something different in my career and yes they’re very supportive when it comes on my career.
What are your views on same sex marriages?
I’m not a right person to talk about it because everybody has their individual perspective. It’s their choice because we’re living in the independent world. It’s their life if they’re happy being with same sex partner, it’s their choice and it’s totally okay and it doesn’t matter at all, end of the day what matters is that if you yourself are happy or not. If in my life if I’m happy with a girl, I’m okay with it. I really don’t care about what people will think about me. And if I have this opinion for myself so even for everyone else I think the same.
Any upcoming projects in the pipeline?
Yes, I’ve done shortfilms very soon they’ll relase. Next month I’ll be doing one South Indian film too and yes If anything new comes up I’ll keep posting about it on my social media.
Do you plan to support issues relating to LGBTQ community?
Definitely yes, if I’m playing this character that means I’m believing in it. And if they need my help and support I’m with them and I’ll do every possible thing for them if they need my help.
How did the lockdown treat you?
Lockdown for me was amazing I feel really relaxed but yes back of your mind a bit tension is always there because of things happening around us, even I’ve gone through the virus. But talking about me after such a long time I’ve spent time with my family and friends, because usually we’re busy in our lives. We’ve played games, cook various dishes, we’ve enjoyed. I wish no one go through covid. In this lockdown I’ve learnt that life is unpredictable so be prepared for everything and don’t take life for granted.
What’s your message to all the viewers?
Firstly thankyou so much to those who’ve Mombian, who’ve supported us, ones who are sharing their views. And secondly Mombian is not just a webseries it’s an emotion if you’re watching it you’ll know from what all crisis and breakdowns a Lesbian couple has to go, facing problems in society. And in case in your life if any same sex couple comes please just support them and be with them, because everybody needs support, because emotional they’re so weak by answering whole world about themselves, they want nothing from us but support. They’ve money, they’ve everything bit emotionally they needs your support.