Playing A Punjabi Character Was Difficult, Says Rakshanda Khan

She shot to fame as plain Jane Jassi's sophisticated rival in popular TV show Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin but actress Rakshanda Khan is all set for an image makeover with her character of a loud Punjabi woman in Ammaji Ki Galli.

Rakshanda is known for her controlled performance in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Jassi. This is why the 36-year-old, who is making a comeback of sorts with the Sab TV comedy show, took up the challenge to play a character, who is an alien to her personality.

"It is a complete 180 degree turn in my career graph with this character. I was scared initially. I had no reference point as it is not even connected with the kind of roles I have done in the past," Khan told PTI.

The actress, who is also famous for her sartorial choices onscreen, has decided to go loud by wearing bright coloured patiyala salwars to play Parminder.

"I faced loads of difficulties. She's not your particular Tulsi or parvati bhabi. Parminder has her temper."

The small screen is witnessing the return of some of the old faces after being dominated by new talent for a while and Rakshanda considers it a good sign both for the actors and for the shows.

"Somehow I feel that the new generation actors are pretty much momentary stars. They are like the bubbles. When the bubble gets burst, they disappear. Somehow the older batch of actors seem to have created a long lasting bond with the audience. Even today you have specially written characters for Farida Jalal, Ronit Roy and Apara Mehta," said she.

"Drama serials are making people cry from ages. Time has come when people want to watch something light on their television sets after coming back home. When it comes to comedy there is 120 different sequences. Seeing the particular character you don't feel monotonous," added Rakshanda.

The actress, who kept away from TV for almost two years, says her event management company kept her busy. "The kind of roles that came my way did not excite me much. So I kept myself busy with by event management company 'Celebrity locker entertainment'," Rakshanda said.


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Playing A Punjabi Character Was Difficult, Says Rakshanda Khan