I fear that one day I am going to look older than my parents. I am so worried about that.
— Shriya Pilgaonkar
I am extremely fortunate to have such talented people as my parents. I will always turn to them for advice. But I am my own person and have my independent views.
I look at a film as just a film; language doesn't really matter. I just don't want to limit myself to a particular language, genre or medium.
Audiences are open to experimentation these days - that's a boon for me.
For me, it has always been a dream to 'travel to work' and 'work to travel.'
Sometimes you have to spoon feed filmmakers to let them know 'I am capable of this.'
I know how it feels to be helpless and it is the biggest fear one can experience.
The British series I was part of, 'Beecham House,' directed by Gurinder Chadha, was set in 1795. That was also an incredible experience, just to see the kind of research that goes into recreating that time period.
Since I am a big foodie, trying out different places to eat is the most exciting part of my travels.
I have always been fascinated by Indian history and architecture.
I have shot for a political satire by Anubhav Sinha called 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai.'
For me, films are my priority for sure and web has its own fun.
The great thing about 'Mirzapur' is that no one character is clear black or white, every character is working in a grey shade.
I couldn't be happier starting 2019 with this film 'Haathi Mere Saathi.' It's the first time that I am doing a trilingual film which I'm excited about. It will be my Tamil and Telugu debut.
On stage I'm slightly nervous than when I'm in front of camera. Because when on the stage, the mind can't waiver but at the same time, the energy to be on the stage makes me feel alive.
A movie like 'La La Land' would be just great. I just cant get over this musical love story. I loved Emma Stone and wish to do a role like that in future.
I would really want to work with Shah Rukh Khan again.
Mom is really my closest friend and has been there at every stage. She is the adventurous kinds and made me travel by train alone when I was just five.
I will definitely direct feature films one day.
The love and respect that my parents have gained through their body of work is unmatchable. My goal is not to surpass their stardom or anybody's stardom for that matter, but to create an identity of my own.
I would want to create something new instead of following others.
I have been a part of four different genres - a political satire, gangster drama, thriller and period drama.
When I do web shows, I want to do something that is good and different.
A lot of people can relate to the feeling of JOMO - Joy of Missing Out.
It's always fun when you pick up a skill for a particular character.
Obviously, there are advantages when your parents and you share the same profession. I can always go to them for advice but my struggle and hard work will always be mine.
In spite of my parents being actors, I never took acting as a profession for granted and still don't.
I think what's nice is that people don't look down upon TV anymore.
For me, the focus will always be to show my versatility. And sometimes you need to spoon-feed people to show them what you are capable of.
When I got to know I will be starring opposite Shah Rukh, I was speechless.
Internal Affairs' is my first full-length play.
I still remember the first time I was on stage. It was for a short play, 'Dilnaz and the Chocolate Cake.' And the only reason why I did it was because we used to rehearse with real chocolate cake.
I want to do exciting work. For the same reason, I was fine working in Marathi, Hindi or French films for that matter.
In my latest 'Mirzapur,' I had no pressure actually to match up the level of other people in terms of performance because all of our characters were well-written. So there was no sense of insecurity.
Some basic things I have picked up from Dad is how to interpret my character correctly, use the camera to my advantage and how not to hurry up with work.
People think that I'm not interested in doing Marathi films, but that's not true. Marathi cinema is very close to my heart.
If I come across a good project, I will surely take it up.
Though the contemporary shows are good, I prefer sitcoms like my father's.
Because I am the daughter of Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar, people have expectations fixed on me as I gear up to carry the family legacy.
I feel, we actors are out there a lot, and people are hell bent on trying to create perceptions of our lives. We tend to influence people through our lifestyles or mannerisms. It is important that we be honest about our emotions.
Every element contributes to building a character and I'm especially fascinated when it comes to recreating period looks.
Not too many people know that I sing.
I have always had a performers instinct since I was a child.
I feel proud that I am doing my first film with my father.
If and when I am offered a strong script, I would be happy to do TV.
Mirzapur's female characters are very strong, liberated women. Infact, the boys are leaning on us and we are contributing to the plot in a very strong manner.
So yes, I would absolutely love to explore more films from the south as and when the opportunities present themselves.
I was in the eighth standard and was selected as part of my school to meet Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Shah Rukh Khan is amazing.
For me, what matters is the script, content and the quality of the role.
