<p>Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar says that she is open to directing films in the near future but wants to hone her skills as a performer before taking up filmmaking. The fast-rising star also opens up about her role in Voot Select's <em>Crackdown </em>and reveals that she had to put in extra effort and 'start from the basics' while preparing for the thriller as it had plenty of hand-to-hand combat scenes.</p>.<p>(Edited excerpts from an interview with <em>DH</em>)</p>.<p><strong>Also read</strong>: '<strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/crackdown-series-review-saqib-saleem-starrer-is-a-colossal-disappointment-892215.html" target="_blank">Crackdown' series review: Saqib Saleem-starrer is a colossal disappointment</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>What encouraged you to take up Crackdown?</strong></p>.<p><em>Crackdown </em>had an exciting script and it appealed to me a lot as I have always wanted to do something in the action genre. Moreover, (director) Apoorva Lakhia has made quite a few entertaining (masala) films in Bollywood. These factors prompted me to take up <em>Crackdown</em>. .</p>.<p><strong>How was the experience of preparing for the show?</strong></p>.<p>I had to start from the basics even though I have always maintained a certain level of fitness. There was plenty of hand-to-hand combat and most of the scenes had a realistic feel. </p>.<p><strong>How easy or difficult was the process of mastering the Urdu diction?</strong></p>.<p>For an actor, it is important to not just create a universe but also to get the dialect correct. My father (actor Sachin) also motivated me to work on the diction while essaying a role and his advice came in handy during Crackdown. </p>.<p><strong>What is your take on the OTT vs cinema debate?</strong></p>.<p>All platforms are now at the same level as lines are being blurred. This has become even more evident in Covid times. I want to be a part of both. </p>.<p><strong>How did you get interested in acting?</strong></p>.<p>I trained to be a swimmer while growing up and got interested in dance as time passed. In a way, I was exposed to numerous things (arts) during my formative years. I ultimately discovered my love for acting when I did theatre. </p>.<p><strong>Are you open to directing films in near future?</strong></p>.<p>I would absolutely love to do so. I, however, want to (need to) learn a lot before trying direction. However, generally speaking, it is good to see women playing different (working in different capacities) roles in the industry.</p>.<p><strong>What keeps you going during difficult times?</strong></p>.<p>The key is to be grateful for whatever we have as gratitude is the most important thing in life. Moreover, I am blessed as I can have honest conversations with my parents. </p>
<p>Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar says that she is open to directing films in the near future but wants to hone her skills as a performer before taking up filmmaking. The fast-rising star also opens up about her role in Voot Select's <em>Crackdown </em>and reveals that she had to put in extra effort and 'start from the basics' while preparing for the thriller as it had plenty of hand-to-hand combat scenes.</p>.<p>(Edited excerpts from an interview with <em>DH</em>)</p>.<p><strong>Also read</strong>: '<strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/crackdown-series-review-saqib-saleem-starrer-is-a-colossal-disappointment-892215.html" target="_blank">Crackdown' series review: Saqib Saleem-starrer is a colossal disappointment</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>What encouraged you to take up Crackdown?</strong></p>.<p><em>Crackdown </em>had an exciting script and it appealed to me a lot as I have always wanted to do something in the action genre. Moreover, (director) Apoorva Lakhia has made quite a few entertaining (masala) films in Bollywood. These factors prompted me to take up <em>Crackdown</em>. .</p>.<p><strong>How was the experience of preparing for the show?</strong></p>.<p>I had to start from the basics even though I have always maintained a certain level of fitness. There was plenty of hand-to-hand combat and most of the scenes had a realistic feel. </p>.<p><strong>How easy or difficult was the process of mastering the Urdu diction?</strong></p>.<p>For an actor, it is important to not just create a universe but also to get the dialect correct. My father (actor Sachin) also motivated me to work on the diction while essaying a role and his advice came in handy during Crackdown. </p>.<p><strong>What is your take on the OTT vs cinema debate?</strong></p>.<p>All platforms are now at the same level as lines are being blurred. This has become even more evident in Covid times. I want to be a part of both. </p>.<p><strong>How did you get interested in acting?</strong></p>.<p>I trained to be a swimmer while growing up and got interested in dance as time passed. In a way, I was exposed to numerous things (arts) during my formative years. I ultimately discovered my love for acting when I did theatre. </p>.<p><strong>Are you open to directing films in near future?</strong></p>.<p>I would absolutely love to do so. I, however, want to (need to) learn a lot before trying direction. However, generally speaking, it is good to see women playing different (working in different capacities) roles in the industry.</p>.<p><strong>What keeps you going during difficult times?</strong></p>.<p>The key is to be grateful for whatever we have as gratitude is the most important thing in life. Moreover, I am blessed as I can have honest conversations with my parents. </p>
