<p>Actress Manasi Joshi, who impressed fans with her performance in the TV show <em>Saaya</em>, says she enjoyed collaborating with husband and actor Rohit Roy for the series <em>Locked In Love</em>. She added that ‘Rishabh’, who has helmed and acted in the Hungama Play original, has a clear understanding of what he wants as a director and does plenty of ‘homework’ to ensure that things go as planned.</p>.<p>(Edited excerpts from interview with <em>DH</em>)</p>.<p><strong>How was the experience teaming up with Rohit Roy for <em>Locked In Love</em>?</strong></p>.<p>It was an experience for us. We have never acted together in a film. Rohit and I collaborated for two ad shoots a long time ago and that was it. It was interesting for us to come together not just as a couple in lockdown but also as professionals. The actor-director dynamic was quite exciting and I must say that I enjoyed working with this director.</p>.<p>A<strong>lso Read</strong>: <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/rohit-roy-opens-up-on-being-compared-with-brother-ronit-872392.html" target="_blank">Rohit Roy opens up on being compared with brother Ronit</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>What do you admire about him as a director?</strong></p>.<p>He is clear about what he wants and does a lot of homework while working on a project.</p>.<p><strong>Are you open to doing more work in the digital space?</strong></p>.<p>I would definitely like to explore all mediums and do more work. There are a lot of interesting subjects being highlighted on digital platforms. So, there is a good variety of work. It gives creative people the freedom to do what they want to do.</p>.<p><strong>How did the acting bug bite you?</strong></p>.<p>My father was a theatre artiste and I used to visit the theatre on weekends to see him perform. I was always very clear that I wanted to be an actor. I just had to complete my graduation as my dad was clear that I had to finish college before pursuing my dream.</p>.<p><strong>How similar is your acting style when compared to that of brother Sharman Joshi?</strong></p>.<p>It is an interesting question. Both of us have our grounding in theatre, which makes our approach (to the craft) similar.</p>.<p><strong>Any plans of returning to the small screen?</strong></p>.<p>I was lucky to be a part of some great TV shows with Saaya being my favourite. I hope to do a TV show soon.</p>.<p><strong>What advice would you like to give to newcomers?</strong></p>.<p>Be in the profession for the sheer joy of being an actor. Come with honesty and you will enjoy the ride.</p>
<p>Actress Manasi Joshi, who impressed fans with her performance in the TV show <em>Saaya</em>, says she enjoyed collaborating with husband and actor Rohit Roy for the series <em>Locked In Love</em>. She added that ‘Rishabh’, who has helmed and acted in the Hungama Play original, has a clear understanding of what he wants as a director and does plenty of ‘homework’ to ensure that things go as planned.</p>.<p>(Edited excerpts from interview with <em>DH</em>)</p>.<p><strong>How was the experience teaming up with Rohit Roy for <em>Locked In Love</em>?</strong></p>.<p>It was an experience for us. We have never acted together in a film. Rohit and I collaborated for two ad shoots a long time ago and that was it. It was interesting for us to come together not just as a couple in lockdown but also as professionals. The actor-director dynamic was quite exciting and I must say that I enjoyed working with this director.</p>.<p>A<strong>lso Read</strong>: <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/rohit-roy-opens-up-on-being-compared-with-brother-ronit-872392.html" target="_blank">Rohit Roy opens up on being compared with brother Ronit</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>What do you admire about him as a director?</strong></p>.<p>He is clear about what he wants and does a lot of homework while working on a project.</p>.<p><strong>Are you open to doing more work in the digital space?</strong></p>.<p>I would definitely like to explore all mediums and do more work. There are a lot of interesting subjects being highlighted on digital platforms. So, there is a good variety of work. It gives creative people the freedom to do what they want to do.</p>.<p><strong>How did the acting bug bite you?</strong></p>.<p>My father was a theatre artiste and I used to visit the theatre on weekends to see him perform. I was always very clear that I wanted to be an actor. I just had to complete my graduation as my dad was clear that I had to finish college before pursuing my dream.</p>.<p><strong>How similar is your acting style when compared to that of brother Sharman Joshi?</strong></p>.<p>It is an interesting question. Both of us have our grounding in theatre, which makes our approach (to the craft) similar.</p>.<p><strong>Any plans of returning to the small screen?</strong></p>.<p>I was lucky to be a part of some great TV shows with Saaya being my favourite. I hope to do a TV show soon.</p>.<p><strong>What advice would you like to give to newcomers?</strong></p>.<p>Be in the profession for the sheer joy of being an actor. Come with honesty and you will enjoy the ride.</p>
