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Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3's Shivani Tomar talks about the portrayal of women on small screen
Shivani Tomar talks about her role in the show.
Actress Shivani Tomar is all set to play the lead role in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon opposite Barun Sobti. While talking too a news agency, about the portrayal of women on small screens, Shivani said, "I think people like to see a 'bechari ladki' (damsel in distress) on the screen. That is why we get to see either superwomen, who are highly successful in their professional and family life, or women who counting on gaining sympathy from everyone because of their emotional struggle."
Does she agree?! "Well, I do not relate to either." While talking about her role in the show, "Chandni is well versed in Sanskrit, knows all the rituals and is heavily influenced by the Holy Gita. As an individual, she has a strong personality, though she is a so-called 'sanskari' girl. At the same time, she has a journey where she struggles at times. So you see, there is a balance of both. That is why I found the character very interesting to play." "My Hindi and English is good, but not Sanskrit. So I had to learn Sanskrit to understand various shlokas of the Bhagvad Gita well. And that is giving me a better insight of our Hindu religion. I wouldn't have gotten into the details of that, if not for my character, but this is all good."
Shivani who shifted to Mumbai from Delhi five years ago, spoke about her struggle. "Well, I had two options - either pack my bag and go back to Delhi or face the struggle. I chose the latter because my parents supported me all through. They never taught me to run away from any situation, the struggle is a part of our journey. So I feel blessed today," signs off Shivani.
