More than her real name, people know her as ‘Runji’. So much has been the popularity of Pallavi Patil, ever since her Marathi serial was aired on Star Pravah Channel. Her smartness, her lovely natural smile and above all her confident looking body language makes her something special. Pallavi did show signs of her ability to become a lead actress, when she appeared in a small role in ongoing TV serial ‘Julun Yeti Reshimgathi’. Pallavi appeared in just few episodes as visiting cousin of Meghana during her marriage, but, invited all the attention, through her brilliant performance.
A graduate in Sanskrit from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Pallavi has participated in various one act plays, since her college days and has won prizes as best actress. Her best performance was in an experimental play ‘Meter Down’ for which she won the best actress award from Zee TV.
Before appearing in ‘Runji’, she has performed in commercial Marathi plays like Chandralekha’s ‘Prem Gandh’, Suyog’s Mangesh kadam directed ‘Prema Tuza Rang Kasaa’, in which Ashok Saraf played the lead. Very recently she played the lead role opposite Nikhil Ratnaparakhi in popular Marathi play ‘Tom Aani Jerry’. Best thing about Pallavi is that besides acting, she does find time for social work. She is associated with one NGO, taking care of hearing and speech impaired people. Perhaps, Pallavi’s parents being hearing and speech impaired, must have driven her to this work, for a social cause. Hats off to her.
Marathi Movie world spoke to Pallavi recently. Excerpts from an interview:
Q: Have you taken any specific trainer for acting ?
A: Actually, I was working with ‘Mithak’ & Adwait Dadarkar’s group, where I have learned a lot about acting.
Q: How did you bag this role of ‘Runji’ ?
A: I have done many auditions for the same. I would like to thank my director and the production house, who have shown faith in me and given me an opportunity.
Q : Are you like ‘Runji’ in real life ?
A: To certain extent ‘yes’, but not cent percent. Actually, I am not so bold and dashing like Runji . But, I can talk for hours, can crack jokes.
Q: Now a days, there are lots of social issue related to problems faced by women. What is your reaction?
A: Yes, there is endless list of women’s issue, from toilet to transportation, from home to work. But, somewhere we should start facingthem. Unless we suffer and raise our voice, we can’t get the solution. Most of females still keep quite. They are scared to come forward and raise their voice, against injustice. They should come forward and be bold to raise their issues. Basically, such people should change their mentality. And, it should start from our home.
Q: Tell us something about your film assignments.
A: I have completed couple of Marathi films, which are due to release. One of them, is ‘ Kadhi Ambat Kadhi Goad'(KAKG) a comedy film and another is Sameer Aathlye’s directorial debut film ‘Dhangarwada’ . In both these films, I have done major roles. I’m looking forward to hear audience feedback on my performance.
Q: Tell us something about your role in ‘Kadhi Ambat Kadhi Goad’.
A: I’m playing a lead character of a ‘full of life bubbly girl’. My co stars in this film are Ashok Mama (Ashok Saraf) and Madhav Deochakke. It’s a full entertaining rom-com film.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Since my Mom and Dad hearing and speech impaired, I know sign language very well. In free time, I visit the NGO and work for them. Sometimes, I act as an interpreter for them. I also love cycling.
Q : There was Sonali kulkarni Sr. Then came Sonalee Jr. There are two Swapnil Joshi and now we have seen two Pallavi Patil. Isn’t it? Don’t you think, this may confuse the fans? Do you have plans to change your name?
A: Yes, this is confusing. But, I don’t think one need to change her or his name. After all, people know you on the basis of your work.