Popularly known with characters like Malvika, Tanya, Tinky, & Ragini, this 20 year old TV actress from Pune, is now making her debut through forthcoming Marathi film ‘Khara Saangu Khota Khota’, which is due for release on 20th December 2013. Trishala Shah is doing her graduation from Pune’s Symbiosis Institute and has been actively involved with Marathi stage, before entering television through Marathi and Hindi serials like ‘Hya Gojirvanya Gharat’ ( ETV), ‘Don Kinare Doghi Aapan’ (Star Pravah), ‘Main Laxmi Tere Aangan Ki’ (Life OK), & ‘Bandh Reshmache’ (Star Pravah). Marathi Movie World spoke to this talented young actress. Excerpts from an interview:

Q : Now that you will be making your debut in Marathi films, through ‘Khara Saangu Khota Khota’. Tell us about your role?
A: I’m playing a bubbly character of Yashashree, who is mod but still respects her culture & parents. She falls in love with Dushant, who is son of her father’s rival, in the neighbourhood.

Trishala Shah, ActressQ: In this film, you got an opportunity to perform in the company of senior actors like Ashok Saraf , Sayaji Shinde and Nirmiti Sawant . How was your experience ?
A: Very nice. In fact, I consider myself lucky that I had an opportunity to work with them. Initially, I was bit scared while facing Ashok Mama . But, everytime he developed my confidence giving few valuable tips. Nirmititai taught me become bolder in front of the camera and through Sayaji Sir, I learned to work hard.

Q: What do you have to say about your co-star in this film -Analesh?
A: Actually, Analesh in real life is a very quiet and simple. But, in this film, he plays the character of Dushyant, who is very naughty. It was very nice, working with him.

Q: What are the other projects you you are working on?
A: I can not disclose the title or much more about them; but, yes, right now I’m working in a Bollywood and one Tollywood film.

Q: Before ‘Khara Saangu Khota Khota’ you have done daily soaps, with all the roles somewhat similar to each other. And now, you are doing a totally different character. How was the change?
A: The serial characters are always typical; but this role in the film was completely different . I had to play a girl, who is modern, yet observing all traditional family values. I enjoyed playing this role, because, it was similar to my real life image.

Q: In which medium, you are more comfortable ?
A: Obviously, Films. It is more challenging to perform in this medium. .

Q: What type of films, you would prefer?
A: There is nothing like that. I would like to be part of different types of subjects, with variety of roles.

Q: Who is your favourite actress ?
A: Late Smita Patil. She is my idol. She has delivered great performances.

Q: Being a Gujarathi, how come you have command over Marathi language ?
A: I am originally from Pune. Since my childhood, I am speaking Marathi. Moreover, being part of Marathi stage, I worked hard on fluency of this language.

Q: Today, Marathi film actresses are becoming more bolder. If you are approached for a bolder role, would you accept it?
A: My first priority will be roles with a good script. It all depends, if the story demands.

Q: What do you do, when not shooting?
A: After completing shooting, I look for a quiet hill station. I love to be in the company of nature. I love to read books and earn more and more knowledge.