<p><span><span><span>Upcoming actress Pakkhi Guptaa, who was last seen in the Hotstar offering <em>Special Op</em>s, recently celebrated her birthday amid the coronavirus lockdown and this grabbed a fair deal of attention. Speaking exclusively to DH, she opens up about the ‘different’ experience and her future plans.</span></span></span></p>.<p><span><span><span>(Edited excerpts)</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How was the experience of celebrating your birthday amid the lockdown?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>It was quite a different and unforgettable experience. I usually spend the day with my friends but this time I got to spend it with my family. I watched movies the whole day with my parents and made good use of our home theatre.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>Did you enjoy working with Neeraj Pandey on<em> Special Ops</em>?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I could never have imagined that my second web series would be with Neeraj sir. The set was quite comfortable and he was quite patient while dealing with me. There was a scene where I had to cry and this proved to be a difficult experience. However, his support helped me do it.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How different an experience was<em> Special Ops</em> when compared to <em>Selection Day</em>?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span><em>Special Ops</em> was a different experience when compared to Selection Day as I was babied on the sets. The sets of <em>Selection Day</em> had a different vibe as the co-stars were of my age group. We had a great time and chilled out. In fact, once we even hung around after the shoot and waited for our food (ordered from outside) to arrive.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What encouraged to take up acting?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I have always loved the art and been interested in acting. I played the role of a dadi in a school play, which made me feel empowered and indirectly furthered my interest in the craft.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>Why did you choose to enter the entertainment industry through the digital medium?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I just want to be a part of good stories (and make an impact). In the digital medium there is a lot of (focus on) content and this helps one reach a new audience.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What are your future plans?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I feel the happiest when I am on the sets. I just want to keep on doing good work as it makes me feel happy. I also want to have my makeup line somewhere down the line.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>Upcoming actress Pakkhi Guptaa, who was last seen in the Hotstar offering <em>Special Op</em>s, recently celebrated her birthday amid the coronavirus lockdown and this grabbed a fair deal of attention. Speaking exclusively to DH, she opens up about the ‘different’ experience and her future plans.</span></span></span></p>.<p><span><span><span>(Edited excerpts)</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How was the experience of celebrating your birthday amid the lockdown?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>It was quite a different and unforgettable experience. I usually spend the day with my friends but this time I got to spend it with my family. I watched movies the whole day with my parents and made good use of our home theatre.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>Did you enjoy working with Neeraj Pandey on<em> Special Ops</em>?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I could never have imagined that my second web series would be with Neeraj sir. The set was quite comfortable and he was quite patient while dealing with me. There was a scene where I had to cry and this proved to be a difficult experience. However, his support helped me do it.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How different an experience was<em> Special Ops</em> when compared to <em>Selection Day</em>?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span><em>Special Ops</em> was a different experience when compared to Selection Day as I was babied on the sets. The sets of <em>Selection Day</em> had a different vibe as the co-stars were of my age group. We had a great time and chilled out. In fact, once we even hung around after the shoot and waited for our food (ordered from outside) to arrive.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What encouraged to take up acting?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I have always loved the art and been interested in acting. I played the role of a dadi in a school play, which made me feel empowered and indirectly furthered my interest in the craft.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>Why did you choose to enter the entertainment industry through the digital medium?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I just want to be a part of good stories (and make an impact). In the digital medium there is a lot of (focus on) content and this helps one reach a new audience.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What are your future plans?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I feel the happiest when I am on the sets. I just want to keep on doing good work as it makes me feel happy. I also want to have my makeup line somewhere down the line.</span></span></span></p>