Surabhi Hande, ‘Mhalsa’ of the popular serial ‘Jay Malhar’ has done her schooling from Jalgaon, joined M.J College and did her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from L.A.D. College, Nagpur. When she was in the 1st year, she participated in a play ‘Swami’ and did stage shows all over India. She was also an artist in All India Radio’s Marathi Sugam Sangeet Programme. Her father Sanjay Hande is an Asst Music Director in Akashwani and mother Anjali Hande is a professor, HOD of music

Surabhi began her acting career at the age of 16-17. She first acted in a Hindi film ‘Standby’ and then went on to act in the Marathi serial ‘Ambat Goad’ (Star Pravah), in a negative role.

Marathi Movie World spoke to this talented actress about her ongoing mythological serial ‘Jai Malhar’. The excerpts from the interview are as below:

Q: When did you actually begin your acting career ?
A: I did my first performance on stage when I was in the 1st year of my bachelors degree. I took part in Rajya Natak competition, played role in Vivekananda’s play ‘Swami’ and did stage shows all over India . Also worked in All India Radio as an artist in ‘Marathi Sugam Sangeet programme’

Q: Have you also done any Hindi film?
A: Yes, I have started my acting career from Hindi Film ‘Standby’, directed by Sanjay Surkar and was introduced by my father’s friend Mr. Prakash Choubey, when I was in college. I played the role of Adinath Kothare’s sister and daughter of Sachin Khedekar. I also did a Marathi serial ‘Ambat Goad’ on Star Pravah, in which I played a negative role.

Q: In ‘Jai Malhar’, you are playing the main character of Mhalsa; are you enjoying the attention? What do you want to say about this role , How do you feel in this role?
A: Yes, I consider myself lucky that I was selected to perform Mhalsa’s role in this serial. When I came to know, the auditions were going on for Jai Malhar, I went for it and when I received a call and was told about my selection for this role; I just couldn’t say ‘no’ for this offer. It was a golden opportunity which came my way. Jay Malhar is a mythological serial and my character of Mhalsa has given me an opportunity to play something different. I am learning and enjoying a lot while doing this character. Different look, different attitude, even I am feeling some change within myself; I have changed a lot.

Q: Besides this ongoing Serial, are there any other projects in pipeline?
A: No, currently I want to concentrate on this serial only, as it has a very hectic schedule for me.

Q: Tell us about your experience while shooting?
A.: It is a great experience. There is a lot to learn from all those around. The most important thing I learned, is about ‘timing’. All the artists guide and understand each other. I am quickly learning the technique of delivering the dialogues, as well as body language for this role as this is a mythological story. I am really enjoying every moment of this serial with all artists and my co-artist Mr. Nage .

Q: After performing in lead role , will you be taking up character or other roles on small screen ? Are you choosy about the roles?
A : I haven’t decided anything about it so far. Actually, I want to do different types of roles. The story should have a lot of strength. I would love to do ‘bindhast’ type, thrilling character or political personality or even uncommon character like one in Hindi film ‘Paa’ or Rani Mukharji’s ‘Mardani’. Personally, I would prefer variety of roles. I did negative role in the serial ‘Ambat Goad’, but in future , I won’t be interested in doing negative or comedy roles.

Q: Where are you more comfortable? On stage, TV or big screen?
A: I am comfortable while performing in all the three mediums. I have a passion for working in films; but I also enjoy working on stage.

Q: Any particular Director or production house, you would like to work with in future?
A: No, I am ready to work with everyone, not particular about anybody so far.

Q What is your hobby ?
A: Singing , I like to participate in singing programmes too.

Q .Who is your ideal?
A: In Marathi, Mukta Barve, Mrunal Kulkarni, Aishwarya Narkar and In Hindi Madhuri Dixit and Kajol.