The first time Shubhangi Atre stepped into Shilpa Shinde's shoes was in Chidiya Ghar. And now she replaces the actress again in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai. Shubhangi rose to fame with her serials Kasturi and Do Hanson Ka Joda. She was last seen in Adhuri Hamaari Kahani as Devsena.

COMMERCIAL BREAK
SCROLL TO CONTINUE READING

Have you watched Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai before?

Yes, I had seen a couple of episodes because it is popular and I liked it. My daughter watches it regularly.

What was your reaction when you got the offer to play Angoori Bhabi which was essayed by Shilpa Shinde?

Before this show, I had auditioned for another character in another show by the same production house one-and-a-half-month ago. So, when they approached me for Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai I was excited. I felt that this was a good opportunity. I knew by then that the earlier actress was willing to quit the show. I took it positively.

This is the second time you replaced Shilpa in a show. Is there any similarity between the two of you?

There is nothing like that. It's just a coincidence. The makers felt I can play the character, so they approached me, did a look test and signed me.

Have you spoken to Shilpa?

No, I haven't spoken to her. I don't know her much, I have casually met her two-three times.

Isn't it a huge responsibility to step into the shoes of a popular character played by another actress?

Of course, it is. I am grateful that the makers believed in me. People love this show and Angoori Bhabi is popular. I will give my 100 per cent to the show. The signature dialogue like sahi pakde hai and the Bihari accent will continue to be a part of the character. Her USP is that she is innocent and wants to speak English. But I will do it in my style. I have already started shooting and I'm enjoying it.

How easy or difficult is it for you to do comedy?

The first thing about comedy is timing, it has to be perfect. Second, you should enjoy doing it. That is why comedians like Johnny Walker, Johnny Lever and Kapil Sharma are so popular. Unless you enjoy it, it won't click. Of course, there are times when actors who are undergoing some problems in their personal lives have to keep them aside and perform comedy. But that is different.