Shirina gets her inspiration from Urmila for Zee TV’s Ek Mutthi Aasman

July 9, 2014 Comments 9 Ek Mutthi Aasman

Bollywood actors are known to prepare for their characters extensively but even our television stars leave no stone unturned when it comes to preparing for their roles and getting into skin of their character.

Such was the case with actor Shirina Singh, who plays Pakhi in Zee TV’s popular show Ek Mutthi Aasman (DJs A Creative Unit). In an interesting upcoming track, her character will turn into a violent obsessive lover and attempt to win the affections of her love Raghav Singhania (Ashish Chowdhry).

To understand the nuances of this complex character, Shirina took references from actress Urmila Matondkar, who had nailed the personality of an obsessive lover in her critically acclaimed movie-Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya.

Viewers will be surprised to see Pakhi in this all-new avatar with shades of grey; Till now, she has been shown as an extremely sweet, positive girl who despite coming from a rich family, is very down to earth and loving person but clearly, her emotions for Raghav and his non-reciprocation have brought out the worst in her.

In the show, Raghav had married Pakhi as revenge for all the injustice her parents had done to his family. Despite marrying Pakhi, Raghav continues to love Kalpana (Rachna Parulkar) and this has brought out the worst streak of jealousy in Pakhi. Her unrequited love for Raghav will soon turn her into an obsessive, violent lover.

Sharing her excitement on the new change in her character Shirina says “When I was told that my character Pakhi will turn into a psychotic lover, the first name which hit my mind was that of Urmila’s convincing portrayal of Ria in Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya. Playing an obsessive lover is not that easy, I had to understand the complexities of the character as to what a person goes through when his love in not reciprocated in the positive manner so that I don’t end up overdoing the part. I tried to take a few cues from Urmila’s character to understand the role better but at the same time I added my own bit and the feedback from the creative team of the show has been positive so far. It was quite challenging for me as an actor and I am satisfied that I have put in my best efforts. I am eagerly awaiting the audience’s reaction; hope they like it”

Good work Shirina!

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9 Comments

  1. Icount
    Icount
    July 16, 00:04 Reply

    How can all of you be so mean? She is an actress, and the fact that you hate her because of her character proves that she did her job well. Who knows, maybe she’s a good person OFFSCREEN in REALITY. It is also completely unfair to call her ugly and horseface because of the character she’s portraying, that too anonymously. You people should be ashamed of yourselves.

    • SKD
      SKD
      July 18, 15:14

      Icount – wow is that your true identity now???? Stop being hypo….!!!! Horseface for her character she is playing?, you must be blind.. Job well done…you must be double blind!!!!

  2. Nash
    Nash
    July 11, 12:26 Reply

    She got inspiration,,,,
    Didn’t improve her acting though.

    • SKD
      SKD
      July 13, 10:26

      So true!!!….inspired my foot…:-)

      When will the writers and directors understand that they are losing all their viewers as it’s a real pain in the butt to watch horse face. U know there are schools to learn acting, she should really give it a try !!!!

  3. Sammy
    Sammy
    July 11, 11:51 Reply

    You’re an insult to the Urmila character you’re trying to emulate. You can’t act, you’re ugly and your mouth is too big. You should go back to playing a sidekick to Rachana. Now there’s a beauty who can act. You and your character just upset and annoy people at the end of a busy day. Plus you’re bringing down the show’s TRP. How did u get into modeling? Don’t u have to be reasonably attractive to do that?

  4. Who vex get lost
    Who vex get lost
    July 09, 21:55 Reply

    Nobody likes u or ur character. So as I see it u r delusional even in reality

  5. skd
    skd
    July 09, 10:49 Reply

    Have seen your face when you act? It’s totally devoid of emotions for goodness sake. You don’t even have any expressions on that face or even in the eyes of yours n you say u are workg hard on me? U must be dreaming. got a longgggggg way to go . may b u shld go back modeling.

  6. skd
    skd
    July 09, 10:30 Reply

    With that fake smile of yours u must be really kidding to try and even match Urmila talents.Sorry but I really laugh out loud reading that statement now. What a joke. try to be genuine first then u might get to learn
    N to be a good actor. Unfortunately for now u are totally projecting a FAKE image.

    • cecilia dacosta
      cecilia dacosta
      July 10, 11:47

      I agree with all of you…she cannot act at all….

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