Her talent has already been noticed in Star Pravah’s popular serial ‘Agnihotra’. However, being in the company of multi-star cast, she has limited scope to prove her worth. But, with the beginning of ‘kunku’ on Zee Marathi at prime time, Mrunmayi Deshpande has suddenly caught the attention of viewers. In ‘Kunku’
Mrummayi plays the central character of Janaki and with the progress of every episode, she is adding more and more admirers to her rising list of fans. Not many are aware of her debut in Hindi film ‘Humne Jeena Seekh Liya’ which was released in the beginning of 2008. In this film she played the lead opposite Siddharth Chaphekar, also a newcomer. The film was based on the popular novel ‘Shaala’ written by Milind Bokil and was directed by Milind Ukey, (assistant director to Sanjay Leela Bhansali).
Today, Mrumayee is considered to be the most promising young star on TV, for her simplicity and theatre background. Her spontaneity at a given situation and her sharp looks with communicative eyes has made her stand apart. Having been brought up in Pune and studied from S.P. College, the cultural hub of Pune, the stage was already set for her entry into the field of acting. With timely support from family members, Mrunmayi could progress further. In fact, her mother-Pratibha and grandparents- Kala and Arvind Kane with their theatre background motivated her a lot in this field.
Mrunmayi speaks to MMW, about her past days and her present career.
Excerpts from an interview:
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Q: Acting seems to be in your family. How did you make a beginning?
A : I started performing on stage since I was in 7th standard, while studying in Renuka Swaroop High school, Pune. Those days, I also paid attention on singing and kathak. But, when I joined the cultural group at my S.P. College, I got complete exposure to theatre. It was hard work, as during competitions we hardly slept for 2 -3 hours. The success of ‘Popti Choukat’ and ‘Conditions Apply’ boosted my self confidence. ‘Conditions Apply’ was the play we performed for the Firodia Cup, at the Inter collegiate competition hosted by Sakaal group. It was more challenging, because I was also directing this play.
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