If there's one thing that precedes my sleep, it's my work.
— Mithila Palkar
It is immensely motivating to be given so much love and appreciation on IMDb, which is the biggest database for movies and celebrities in the world.
I knew that I wanted to be an actor; I just did not know when and where. I was open to experimenting.
To work in your first film, in your debut as a lead, to work with the finest artists of the country - who doesn't want to do that?
It was intimidating to work with Irrfan Khan and Dulquer Salmaan, not because they made me feel intimidated, but more out of respect and awe; they are both extremely gifted artistes.
Yes, I do bring something of my own to the plate. But I strongly believe that a film is a director and writer's vision.
The Internet space will only grow exponentially, and it will affect TV for sure. How much is something that only time will tell.
I believe that if you want to say something, record a video and put it up because at some point, it will be seen. One shouldn't have inhibitions about this.
It wasn't easy to leave my comfort zone and chase my dreams. However, it is important to believe in yourself.
I have never done television, essentially, so the Internet has made me and opened avenues for me.
I am very greedy as an actor. I want to explore as much as possible.
I wanted to act and do good work with good people. I wanted to be a part of good content. That was my only ambition. So I made the most of the opportunities that came to me.
The cutest part is that both my grandparents have tried to adapt to my dream. When I sat them down and showed them a film that I did - with an intimate scene in it - I was surprised that their reaction wasn't dramatic. My grandmother even came to me to ask, 'How do you do it?'
I do not see myself doing daily TV soaps!
If there is something that I want to do, I will definitely try to do it and not just let it go.
I was a science student in junior college, but I knew I wouldn't pursue a career in the field.
I'm a hopeless romantic and a believer in handwritten letters.
I speak for myself... I am here to tell stories. I'm here to be an actor and not a superstar. If, in the process, that ends up happening, great. But that's not my endgoal.
I love to experiment and take every opportunity as a challenge.
I am a complete director's actor.
My grandfather is my biggest fashion critic. He takes a keen interest in the millennial fashion, most of which he disapproves of, but he is a very practical fashion critic.
Post my graduation, I really thought that acting was something I wanted to do. I simply took a chance and started auditioning, and I loved it.
When you try something, it either works, or it does not.
The audience is different for TV and web, but the latter offers everything for everyone.
It's exciting to know that you are loved so much. It is humbling.
At the end of the day, if you are not happy, no one can make you happy.
'Karwaan' was meant for me.
Dulquer Salmaan is fantastic! He is effortless.
I knew I wanted to be an actor but didn't know how to go about it. That's why my ambition, initially, was not to play a lead role in a Bollywood film.
When I was young, my parents bought a house in Vasai, but because it was inconvenient for us all to travel, they sent my sister and I to live with our nana-nani at Dadar.
Who does not want to work in Bollywood?
Marathi is my mother tongue; there's a certain comfort level speaking in it.
I get along with people quickly.
I was 12 when I was on stage for the first time and had an epiphany that this is what I wanted to do.
The Hindi film that I recommend is 'Ijaazat.' It is my most favourite film; it is a poetry in itself, and Gulzar Sahab is somebody I am a huge fan of.
Wherever there is an opportunity is where you will find me.
I think I am very disturbing on the set because I am singing all the time. I won't say I am a singer, but I do sing a lot.
My grandfather was wary of me being a part of the industry for various reasons, ranging from the fact that we didn't know anybody; it was an unconventional career choice, and because he felt that I needed somebody to guide me.
I love my work and the fact I am fortunate enough to have the opportunities available to explore.
'The Cup' song did give a huge push, and after that, a lot of Internet happened. In the meantime, I was auditioning for many things, and 'Karwan' happened.
I spent the most impressionable years of my life with my grandparents, and they meant a lot to me, which is why I wanted them to come around with my decision of acting.
Interestingly, one summer I was visiting my sister in U.S.A., and I learned how to play the rhythm of 'The Cup' song, which is from the movie 'Pitch Perfect' where Anna Kendrick plays this song.
I am a normal girl from a humble, middle class family.
I just wanted to be an actor. I was hoping for opportunities to unveil, and I wanted to make the most of whatever came my way.
I look at the Internet as an opportunity. I think you should do your stuff, and if you want to showcase it, it's a great platform. What people like and don't like is not in your control, so just have fun with it.
My nana was strict and didn't express a lot, so naturally, I was scared of him. I would even get the usual 'strict-father' scolding if I didn't study or stick to my curfew.
My grandparents came from a typical Marathi family, where they respect the value of rules and regulations.
If a person wants to make it big, they can, and they will! The place that they come from doesn't matter, whether small town or big.
I have grown up watching Marathi plays and craved to be a part of it.
I believe, as an actor, I want to tell stories.
