With the help of her sharp looks and charming smile, she bagged the role of Gayatri, in Zee Marathi’s new serial ‘Ase Hey kanyadaan’. Madhura Deshpande is from Pune and is well versed with Classical Dance, especially Bharat Natyam. The character of Gayatri in this serial, needed a dancing actress, as there is plenty of scope for dance, in this serial, besides acting.
Madhura is playing the daughter of versatile actor Sharad Ponkse, a disciplinarian Municipal officer. Gayatri also has a younger brother and mother in this serial . But, the story of this serial shows the finest relationship between father and daughter. Father begins his day, with a cup of coffee served by his beloved daughter. In short, there is solid bonding between two of them, as both of them take good care of each other.
Met Madhura recently, at a function and found her to be very modest, while talking about her college days in Pune. Madhura has studied from Garware College, Pune and did her specialization in Bharat Natyam at Padmashree Sucheta Bhide Chaphekar’s ‘Kalavardhini’. She began learning about stage and Drama at Maharashtra Cultural Centre. Madhura has performed in Purushottam shield, representing college. In short, she has developed herself in the field of acting, with right training.
Talking about her first big assignment through Zee Marathi’s serial ‘Ase Hey kanyadaan’, that too in lead role, she said, “Playing Gayatri is a dream role for me. I am glad that in my first big assignment, I had an opportunity to work with multitalented actor like Mr. Sharad Ponkshe. There is lot to learn from him. He is not only a good actor; but, a wonderful person too. I enjoy every moment, while working on the sets of this film.”
But, was she nervous, facing her first scene opposite Mr. Ponkshe ? And, Madhura said, “I am basically a stage actress and therefore was well prepared with my character. In fact, I took it as a challenge. And, it worked.”
When asked, whether She would also opt for Marathi films? She politely said, “It is too early for me to think about it. Let me first establish myself as a good TV actress.” By the way, Madhura is becoming popular among young TV audience, as the serial offers the subject targeted at youngsters. The serial also offers a social message, which is more important. And, above all, talented Madhura is playing the young matured collegian, who knows, how to judge people.
