Samridhi Dewan on ‘Good Bad Girl’ and the Indian web-series phenomenon

Samridhi Dewan is all set to take her profession to new heights with the upcoming present Good Dangerous Woman. After enjoying the position of Pammi Goel within the Indian model of The Workplace, and Kusum within the Hindi net sequence Tales by Rabindranath Tagore, Samridhi now performs Maya Ahuja in SonyLIV’s new web-series.

The present narrates the story of Maya Ahuja, a woman who has three completely different tales to inform in a single lifetime, and the way she lies her means by means of life to get no matter she desires. The present follows three timelines; Maya as a toddler, Maya when she was 18 and in legislation faculty, and Maya as a lawyer at 30.

The present follows three timelines; Maya as a toddler, Maya when she was 18 and in legislation faculty, and Maya as a lawyer at 30
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The nine-episode present is created by Vikas Bahl and directed by Abhishek Sengupta. It additionally stars Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Gul Panag, Aradhya Aanjna, Sheeba Chadha, Namrata Seth, Rajendra Sethi, Soham Majumdar, and Zain Khan Durrani in pivotal roles.

Speaking to The Hindu about enjoying Maya, Samridhi says, going ahead, she desires her roles to be very versatile and numerous. “I wish to dip my toes into each doable style, and take a look at every thing as I did with this present.”

Elated in regards to the launch within the offing, she says she had an incredible expertise working with the entire solid and crew of the present. Additional speaking about enjoying Maya, being part of the OTT period, and her upcoming tasks, Samridhi says, ”That is all new for me, and the journey has been constructive up to now.”

Excerpts from a dialog:

Are you able to inform us a bit in regards to the present and the character you’re enjoying?

The present is about Maya, and the way she understands as a younger lady that life isn’t just black-and-white, and mendacity typically to get what you need might be useful. This sticks along with her, and as she grows as much as change into a lawyer, she begins to imagine that mendacity is an integral a part of her career. Finally, she begins stepping into hassle along with her lies, and the present is about how she tries to take care of the implications of her actions.

Since Maya is a lawyer, did you do something to arrange for the position?

The present is about Maya as a lawyer, and it has a authorized aspect to it, however it isn’t like Legal Minds or Fits, the place each episode is in regards to the legislation. The present is extra about Maya as an individual, her job in a authorized agency, and the politics surrounding it. Having stated that, we did attend a web based courtroom, as bodily courts weren’t occurring once we began capturing. Once I attended these on-line courtroom periods, I realised how very completely different the idea of legislation is, as opposed to what’s portrayed in standard tradition. I learnt rather a lot and it definitely helped me convey a brand new dimension to the position.

Samridhi Dewan as Maya Ahuja.
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Maya’s character is a bit eccentric, and it seems prefer it has destructive shades to it. How did you method this type of position?

It was made very clear to me from the start that the character could be a little bit of an anti-hero, primarily due to her actions. It was nonetheless crucial for me to make her relatable, to make individuals perceive why she chooses to do sure issues a sure means. I’m not condoning her actions, however Maya’s perspective helps you perceive the ‘why’ a part of it.

Taking part in Maya, I by no means considered her as a villain as a result of I knew why she did all that. I took time to grasp her perspective of life, and after going by means of Maya’s three timelines, and after having a number of discussions with the director, I began understanding the physique language she would use in numerous conditions. These sorts of issues helped me attain some extent the place I not judged the individual.

You made your debut by means of an internet sequence, so how does it really feel to be part of the streaming period? What do it’s a must to say in regards to the format?

I haven’t but had an expertise with mainstream Bollywood, so I can’t evaluate the 2. However I really feel the plain distinction between them could be the size. Character-wise, you get to stick with it much more within the OTT format. I really feel such as you get a considerable period of time to convey what the individual is about, and I really feel comfy understanding that there’s room for exploration.

Samridhi Dewan
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Many reveals are getting launched day by day throughout varied streaming platforms. Do you additionally really feel just a little overwhelmed to be part of this?

I do really feel overwhelmed, however due to different causes. All people’s put a lot exhausting work into it, and whether or not you wish to declare it or not, you do have some expectations of it. You hope that folks will prefer it and watch it. However with the quantity of content material popping out, I typically fear if it can simply get misplaced with a lot on the market. I really feel, as an actor, I can’t do something about that. So, I’m simply going to attend, watch, and benefit from the journey!

The boycott tradition in Bollywood appears to be going sturdy. Though it has not penetrated the streamers but, the problem nonetheless lingers. What’s your opinion on it?

There’s quite a lot of effort and time and cash that goes into issues, however abruptly individuals determine to not take pleasure in your efforts as a result of for no matter motive. I assume that additionally retains us on our toes. We are able to’t simply be any kind of individual and say something we wish to. Now we have to be very acutely aware of what’s happening. I don’t know if that’s factor or a nasty factor, as a result of I haven’t personally skilled it. However, it does really feel just a little scary, understanding it is happening within the area you’re related to.

Samridhi Dewan
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Are you able to inform us about your upcoming tasks?

I haven’t signed something new but. Some issues have come however, after you do an element like this, you’ll have your thoughts on one thing nearly as good or one thing completely different. Having stated that, I don’t suppose I’ve the posh but to be choosy. I’m treading a really skinny line and I hope that one thing superb comes up.

How would you describe the present in a single line?

The present might be very completely different. I’m hoping that you’ll be entertained and you’ll be moved; I also can assure that that is one thing that you wouldn’t have seen earlier than.

Good Dangerous Woman will stream on SonyLIV from October 14