Apara Mehta reveals 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' popularity led her bag a role in 'Devdas'

It's been nearly two decades since Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial Devdas released. The film is known for its grandeur and top-notch performances by the leading actors namely Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit Nene. The film also had several brief appearances of a few actors which have etched into the minds of the people. This includes Apara Mehta, who played the role of Badi Aapa and worked alongside Madhuri in the film.

Now during an interaction with ETimes, Apara revealed that it was her stint in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Savita Virani which bagged her a role in Devdas. The veteran actor was asked if she got any role due to the popularity of Ekta Kapoor's show.

Apara Mehta stated, "I remember because of the popularity of Kyunki, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had invited me to offer a role in Devdas and my jaw dropped. He told me I am offering you a very tiny part but I feel you fit the role perfectly. When I was doing the film, I did not have the time to absorb the moment but today when I think about it I recall what a lavish set we would work. It was a grand set but I was working so hard I hardly had to cherish those moments. I was shooting for Mihir’s death scene in those days, I have worked for 17 day and nights. During the day I would shoot for Kyunki and at night for Devdas."

Apara further shared, "It took me three-four days to adjust to the timings but post that my eyes would be wide open and used to not even fumble with my dialogues. During that time two drivers who worked for me left the job as they couldn’t work like this. I was eating, sleeping in the car."