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, Actress and TV Anchor, On maintaining a balancing act between filmsand televisionMore than the character one portrays,whatis important is how one chooses to portray the character. Sometimes, one getsvery regressive lines to mouth and these lines might not be in tune with thecharacter one is playing. But if one is willing to adapt, then even suchsituations are not all that difficult tohandle.I do not see myself as a keeperof social values. Tomorrow, if a negative role comes my way, I will accept itand essay the role because it would appeal to me as an actress. In theteleserial Dil Na Jaane Kyon, you deliver a mature performance as amother/mother-in-law. Yes, the character I portray is a very soft person but asthe serial comes to an end, she is going to change alot.One needs to be an ‘instant’ person towork for TV, specially for a daily serial for which numerous scenes get cannedin one day. While TV gives one money, viewers tend to know a person more as thecharacter he or she plays rather than the actor or actress. And in my case,viewers know me more as Anupam Kher’s wife and the hostess ofPurushkshetra!Films definitely have a greater reach.Moreover, arthouse cinema has always been something close to my heart. Filmsearn one a lot of respect and applause worldwide. In this context, Devdas wasindeed a very gratifying experience forme.ahmedabadtimes@timesgroup.com