I am eagerly waiting to play the lead role in a romantic show! I have such a strong role in 'Balika Vadhu,' but none of the guys in the show romance me on screen.
— Roop Durgapal
I don't see myself playing the docile, submissive bahu on television!
Even though half of my stint in 'Balika Vadhu' was positive, people majorly remembered me for the negative part I played initially.
When you admit that you are married, people try to get skeletons out of your closet. They dig into your personal lives and link you with strangers, which could be detrimental. They also want to know details about your marriage, children, and so on. I wanted to keep it private because I only want my work to speak.
I'm always game for movies based on time travel. Hopefully, someday, I'll be a part of a time travel series of films.
Good movies are my weakness. I have seen several international movies ranging from English to Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese.
I have a long way to go as far as my acting career is concerned. Lots of milestones are to be achieved and dreams to be fulfilled. I would someday want to do playback singing, too, as I am a very passionate singer.
I have so far played a variety of roles and enjoyed all of them. But I am biased towards positive roles because I love staying peaceful and bringing smiles on people's faces.
A guy should always pursue the girl.
If something is done without objectifying, it can be beautiful.
I love the affection that people in Gujarat shower artists with.
I was pushed into Zumba by one of the trainers in my gym. He saw me looking inside the Zumba room, so he told me to just go and start.
I am very outspoken, can be pretty stubborn at times and also very straightforward. I am pretty outgoing and love partying.
The difference between playing a positive and a negative role is only in the portrayal.
I always felt that, as an actor, I should play a variety of roles rather than just sticking to one kind & getting typecast.
It is a myth that married women do not get work. Those days are gone now. So, if you think I hid my marriage for that reason, it's not true.
I'm particularly fond of sci-fi and fantasy genres.
When I read in newspapers that farmers are dying because of water shortage, I felt deeply pained that we have best of everything, yet we complain so much, whereas there are people who do not even have access to basic necessities of life.
When at home, I pray to all forms of Goddess Durga for health, wealth, peace, and prosperity for me and my family.
I have been giving live performances since childhood, and I continue to do so professionally.
I am not in the favour of a girl running after a guy. My traditional thinking is that a guy should pursue first. Personally, also, I would never run after a guy.
It was nice working with a jolly team in 'Gangaa.' I was well-acquainted with the production team, which was same on 'Balika Vadhu.'
I have several Gujarati friends in Mumbai, and I keep eating from their tiffin boxes whenever we meet. I love Gujarati food!
Zumba is so energising and refreshing. It's totally fun. My face turns red at the end of the session, and I feel like I am ready to take over the world.
As a kid, I would keep telling my younger sister that I was a fairy who had come here to spend time with them. And I actually got to play one!
I am not taking home any of the characters I play on screen.
If actors can show their abs, why can't women show their bikini bods?
It's better to play negative lead roles than portray just any other character on the show.
I think, for an artiste, it's important to be aware of world cinema.
Apart from acting and singing, there is a philanthropist inside me who craves to do something for the needy and less fortunate.
None of my on-screen roles have been outright negative. They have all been grey, and that is how it is in reality, too. None of us are nice and sweet 24/7.
I am lucky that I get to play a singer and an actress.
I had water phobia since childhood without any reason as such.
The best part about reality shows is that they make you a well known name.
I would love to do a love story or a socially relevant drama. Something on the lines of Netflix originals. I would love to explore the big screen, too.
