Showing posts with label Madalsa Sharma. Show all posts
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Madalsa Sharma quits Anupamaa: "I missed the spark the character had"
8:24 AM
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; September 6, 2024)
Madalsa Sharma, who played Kavya in Anupamaa, has quit the show. The actress revealed how unlike her co-star Sudhanshu Pandey, her decision was not sudden and had been on her mind for a while now. In an exclusive chat with BT, she spoke about why she decided to move on.
The actress said, “When the show started in 2020, there were three main characters - Anupama (Rupali Ganguly), Vanraj (Sudhanshu Pandey) and Kavya. It was Kavya who brought an upheaval in Anupama’s life and that changed things for everyone. Kavya was shown to be an independent and strong woman, who had the guts to fall in love with a married man and pursue him. My character had tremendous growth, but in the past one year I felt that the story moved on from Vanraj, Kavya and Anupama.”
She further added, “There was not much spice or spark left in my character. Had Kavya continued playing the grey character that she played earlier, I would have continued to be a part of the show. For the past few months, the creative team tried to do something different with my character, but nothing worked out. So, (producer) Rajan Shahi sir and I mutually decided it was best for me to move on.”
‘Family felt that I should move on’
On the personal front, Madalsa, who has been married to Mimoh Chakraborty for six years, said, “My mother, husband and father-in-law (Mithun Chakraborty) felt that I should move on if I want to pursue other things and grow. I wanted to leave the show when my character was being appreciated and liked. This character will always be close to my heart.”
I wanted to slow down but my husband and my father-in-law made me reconsider my decision-Madalsa Sharma
8:50 AM
S Farah Rizvi (HINDUSTAN TIMES; July 19, 2023)
In the recent past, a lot of television shows — including an ongoing one that Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty is a part of — have seen a rejig in their cast. However, the actor feels that no one other than the public can decide the fate of any project.
“Only the audience has the power to make or break a project. Word-of-mouth publicity can only add or deduct a few digits here and there,” the Banaras (2022) actor tells us.
Madalsa also believes that no matter what former members of a show may say in public, the audience has the final say. “People come and go, but if the project has public support, it will go on. Also, when actors, who were formerly a part of the crew, go out and try to tear down the show, their questionable attempts fall hollow, since the audience is the greatest judge,” she adds.
The audience’s love, she feels, is a great morale booster as well. “The love of the audience works like an instant booster for me. It peps me up and I want to work with honesty [for them],” she gushes.
During her stint in showbiz, the actor has done Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Punjabi films as well as TV shows. She has also featured in music videos, the latest one being Dil Ki Tu Zameen, co-starring Sudhanshu Pandey. However, after her marriage in 2018 to actor Mahaakshay Chakraborty (Mimoh Chakraborty), she decided to take it easy.
“I was doing good work. But, after my marriage, I decided to slow down. However, my husband and my father-in-law (veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty) made me reconsider my decision. It was then that Rajan (Shahi, TV producer) sir offered me a pivotal character in Anupamaa. This association has made me very close and possessive for the show,” she shares.
Ask if she wants to explore other avenues and Madalsa says: “For now, television doesn’t leave me with much time. But, if something good comes up in other mediums, I will surely balance it with my ongoing project.”
My fondest memory is accompanying my mother for the shooting of Ajnabee in Switzerland-Madalsa Sharma
8:15 AM
Hasti Doshi (BOMBAY TIMES; May 14, 2023)
Madalsa Sharma says she was inspired by her mother Sheela Sharma to step into showbiz. She recounts that as a kid she would watch her mother on the big screen and feel proud. Madalsa, who has become a household name with the TV show Anupamaa, says, “I got into this profession seeing my mother. I have some beautiful memories from my childhood. We are a small close-knit family dad, mom and me. My mom would travel across the globe for work, and I have been with her on some shoots. My fondest memory is accompanying her for the shooting of the film Ajnabee (2001) in Switzerland. I was a kid and enjoyed myself on the set playing and chatting away with the stars and everyone else without any inhibitions (laughs!).”
On Mother’s Day today, the actress says she is proud of her mom for how progressive she is and the fact that she always wants to learn. The mother-daughter duo often makes reels and videos on social media, and they have a blast while creating such content.
“She is today’s mom, and she is very well-versed with social media. We both enjoy making reels for ourselves and our audience,” says Madalsa.
Sharing the valuable advice her mother has given her so far, she says, “My mom has been part of the industry for the last 40 years and she has always guided me. I have taken her suggestions and advice at every point. I hope that I make her feel proud of who I am today as I draw a lot of inspiration from her.”
She further adds, “At this stage of her life, I would love to see her relax a bit, but she does not want that. She is excited to work today just like any youngster. Even now, she shoots regularly.”
Meet Sudhanshu Pandey, Madalsa Sharma, the new BFFs in tellyland
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Sudhanshu Pandey, Madalsa Sharma talk about the camaraderie they share
Hasti Doshi (BOMBAY TIMES; March 16, 2022)
Onscreen, they may have tension between them, but in real life, Sudhanshu Pandey and Madalsa Sharma are good friends. The two actors, who have been playing Vanraj and Kavya in the TV show Anupamaa for over a year now, share great camaraderie. Recently, they even did a photoshoot together and the reason for the shoot, they say, is so that viewers get to see their real selves. Sudhanshu shares,
“We have been playing grey characters in Anupamaa and have been shown in a different light for the past year-and-a-half. Sometimes people start to believe in those characters they forget the real you. So, that was one of the main reasons to do the photoshoot together where we look like ourselves and what we are in real life.”
Speaking about the the bond they share, Sudhanshu says, “My bond with Madalsa offscreen is very strong. We are very good friends and we understand each other well. She has a heart of gold and is very transparent and honest. I love that about her.”
Madalsa adds, “We are great friends. We don’t have fights off screen! He is a gem of a person, extremely warm and caring. Having worked together for over a year now has made us very comfortable with each other and he’s someone I can trust. He is honest and real.”
True to her fun-loving image, Madalsa is the prankster between the two. She confesses, “It’s so much fun to see his reaction. It is entertaining! Everyone on the set plays pranks but playing one on Sudhanshu is most enjoyable.”
Talking about his prankster pal, Sudhanshu says, “Most of the time, she plays a prank on me. It could be a childish prank, but she loves doing it because that’s the way she is. A lot of people on the set keep playing pranks, it’s part and parcel of being on the set. We all spend so much time together and have a lot of fun with each other.”
I have not given up on Bollywood, but TV is no less than movies today-Madalsa Sharma
9:57 PM
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; January 23, 2022)
Madalsa Sharma, who plays Kavya in Anupamaa, has become a household name today. But before making her debut on television, Madalsa did a few Bollywood films and many South movies. The actress, who is the daughter of actress Sheela Sharma and director Subhash Sharma, says, “Movies as a career was an obvious choice because my parents are both from a similar field. I worked with some bright South makers. Then I got married to Mimoh (Chakraborty aka Mahaakshay) and I got an offer for Anupamaa.”
So has she given up on her Bollywood dream? She says, “I have not given up on that, but I realise that TV is not less than movies in today’s world. It has given me a chance to enjoy family and professional life. It is all destiny and how you make the best of the opportunities that come your way. I am sure there must be something interesting for me in films, too. I trust the universe.”
The actress also shares how she is open to doing OTT, but will draw a line when it comes to intimate scenes. She says, “I am not comfortable doing intimate or too many romantic scenes on screen. My husband Mimoh also feels the same. He is also not very comfortable doing intimate scenes on screen. We are both on the same page about this. Even before I got married to Mimoh, I knew that I had to draw a line when it came to intimate scenes. Things may change in the future given the nature of OTT, but currently I am doing television, so I don’t have to think much about that,” she says.
Currently, her TV show has progressed and newer tracks have been introduced. Will her character be as much in in focus even now, we ask. “My character Kavya will continue to be a pillar of the show. Just like in real life, people go through ups and downs, Kavya’s character is also going through a phase,” she says.
What do Madalsa Sharma’s in-laws have to say about her role in Anupamaa?
8:04 AM
Hasti Doshi (BOMBAY TIMES; September 24, 2021)
A few months ago, Madalsa Sharma had got a pleasant surprise from her father-in-law, Mithun Chakraborty, who visited her on the sets of her TV show Anupamaa. He was shooting in Film City for a project and dropped by to surprise the actress. Madalsa says, “I had no idea that he was shooting in Film City and had planned to visit our sets. He and my mother-in-law (Yogita Bali) both decided to surprise me. I was so excited to see them. Everyone on the sets was very happy, too.”
On the show, Madalsa is playing a character with shades of grey, but she says she enjoys it. So, do her in-laws watch her show and what they do feel about the character she is playing? “My mother-in-law enjoys watching me on the show. She sees my character just the way I see it. I feel Kavya is independent and does everything possible to get what she wants. I feel that’s how we all are in real life, too, and Kavya’s role is very realistic. Both my parents and my in-laws like watching me. My husband (Mimoh), too, feels the same,” she says.
However, while at home, the family likes to talk about things other than work. “We totally cut off from the outside world and just focus on family and the things that we like to do when we are at home,” she says adding, “Yes, when I need any acting tips or suggestions, we talk about it, but apart from that, we don’t discuss work at home.”
There is no cold war with Rupali Ganguly-Sudhanshu Pandey
8:13 AM
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; June 26, 2021)
We reached out to Sudhanshu and he said, “These are such silly things that people create. I don’t understand how their minds work. How will I achieve anything in my career by untagging someone? Generally, the practice is to tag people who are associated with the picture and I often copy-paste the link I get from someone on my social media. When the show started, Rupali and I posted many videos together because we were married in the show. Now, I am married to Kavya (Madalsa Sharma), so obviously, we will post videos together to promote the track,” says the actor.
He adds, “Rupali and I are good co-actors and friends, too. There is nothing wrong between us. And a difference of opinion between two actors at times is very normal and can happen any day. There are so many times when you don’t agree on something and get a little upset, but then it is over. And that does not only happen with actors working on the sets, it also happens between two individuals at home. Rift or cold war are too strong words to use.”
Sudhanshu shares how he has many years of experience behind him and has never given any importance to baseless rumours. He says, “I have been around for a long time and worked in 41 films, till now. I have also worked opposite Bollywood actresses, so I will never get into frivolous matters. The title of the show is Anupamaa, but the show revolves around the husband, wife and his lover. It is the story of a family. So, it is normal for people to jump to assumptions around what happens behind the scenes.”
Rupali Ganguly, however, was not available for comment.
I feel fortunate to be working considering the current situation in the country-Madalsa Sharma
8:37 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; May 11, 2021)
Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty, who plays Kavya in Anupamaa, has been shooting outside Mumbai for the past few weeks. The unit of the show moved to this new location after the shooting came to a halt in Maharashtra owing to the Coronavirus pandemic. Talking about it, Madalsa says, “I feel fortunate to be working considering the current situation in the country. The new location and set-up are beautiful. Most importantly, we’re following all safety protocols, being as careful and responsible as we can and taking all the necessary precautions.”
But staying away from family is never easy. She agrees, “Yes, staying away from family is the biggest challenge and I miss going back home after work. I miss my family very much. They are extremely concerned not just for my health and safety, but my entire team’s health as well. I update my family from time to time and assure them that everything is being managed well by our production team. All safety protocols are followed and taken very seriously. Our team hasn’t left any stone unturned when it comes to our well-being and safety.”
She adds, “I understand the situation and pray for things to get back to normal as soon as possible. My heart goes out to the people who are suffering during this time and I wish that the situation returns to normalcy. I request everyone to mask up, sanitise and be careful not just for yourself, but for those around you, too.”
No cops came calling, allegations against Mahaakshay Chakraborty are false-Sheela Sharma, mother-in-law
8:22 AM
The actor’s mother-in-law Sheela Sharma rubbishes rape and cheating charges levied against him, which reportedly led to the wedding being called off last Saturday, says the nuptials were pushed forward by three days to honour the court’s order
Avinash Lohana (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 11, 2018)
Amidst reports of a woman alleging that Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali’s son Mahaakshay aka Mimoh, on the pretext of marriage, had cheated and raped her, and even forced her to abort their child, the 33-year-old actor tied the knot with Madalsa, the actress-daughter of filmmaker Subhash and actress Sheela Sharma. The ceremony took place at Mithun’s Ooty resort on Tuesday. Later in the day, the bride took to the social media to share the news with a wedding picture, captioning it, “It’s you and me forever 10.07.18” Earlier in the day, speaking to Mirror from Ooty, Sheela informed that the couple registered their marriage on Monday, followed by the mehendi.
The traditional pheras took place a day later. “Both Mimoh and Madalsa are really happy and so are the families. With everyone’s blessings, everything went off smoothly,” she asserted, refuting all allegations levied against her son-in-law and his mother, Yogita, who had reportedly threatened the other woman with dire consequences if she continued her relationship with her son. Both Yogita and Mimoh were granted anticipatory bail by a Delhi court on Saturday.
According to reports, the wedding scheduled for Saturday was cancelled after the arrival of police to investigate the charges levied against the groom. “No cops came calling, all that was reported was just rumours, we are shocked that anyone could write such things,” Sheela says.
She goes on to reveal that the traditional ceremony was initially scheduled for July 7 but took place three days later, on July 10, as both the families wanted to honour the court’s order. “I reiterate that all the allegations against Mimoh are false,” asserted Sheela.
She informs that the Chakrabortys and the Sharmas have known each other for several years now. Her filmmaker husband, Subhash, and Mithun were together at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. “My husband’s first film after passing out from FTII, Tere Pyaar Mein, which released in 1978, had featured Mithun Ji as the hero. Bappi (Lahiri) da had given the music for it. So, we go back a long way. They are a respectable family, and anyone would be proud to be a part of their family,” said Sheela.
She goes on to add that they believe in forgiving and forgetting. “My family is into Buddhism and we always pray for everyone’s happiness. I have also been chanting for that’s other lady’s wisdom and happiness. God bless her,” she signs off, refusing to reveal any details about the honeymoon.
Even as an FIR has been filed against Mahaakshay Chakraborty, he's all set to get married
8:14 AM
He has been accused of rape by a Bhojpuri actress. However, the families have decided to go ahead with the wedding on July 7, as planned
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; July 5, 2018)
Four days before his wedding with actress Madalsa Sharma, Mithun Chakraborty’s son Mahaakshay aka Mimoh has been accused of rape, cheating and wrongful termination of pregnancy by a Bhojpuri actress. Mimoh’s mother, former actress Yogeeta Bali, has also been named in the complaint. Reportedly, Mimoh met the complainant in 2015 and they dated briefly. The actress, who has worked in Hindi and Bhojpuri films, filed a complaint before the Rohini court in Delhi, stating that she had been in a relationship with Mahaakshay since 2015. She also stated that they were physically intimate after he allegedly promised to marry her. Following the complaint, the court ordered an FIR for rape, cheating and causing miscarriage without consent, against Mahaakshay and Yogeeta Bali. While an FIR was lodged on Tuesday in Delhi, Sheela Sharma, Madalsa’s mother, told BT that the wedding is “very much on”. She said, “It’s happening on July 7. Mimoh met her (the complainant) in 2015 and we are aware of it. In fact, Mimoh had also filed a Non Cognizable (NC) complaint against her for creating trouble in the past. Why has she resurfaced now, just a few days before the wedding? Why did she wait for so long to take action? Everybody has a past and we know the truth.”
The complainant’s lawyer, Neeraj Gupta told us, “A case against Mimoh and Mrs. Yogeeta Bali has been registered with Begumpur Police Station, New Delhi, under sections 376, 328, 313, 417, 506 of IPC. An FIR has been lodged and we shall see that the accused are arrested before his wedding with another girl on July 7 in Ooty” Despite repeated attempts, we couldn’t reach Mimoh and his mother for their comment.
My weakness is that I trust people easily-Madalsa Sharma
7:48 AM
MID-DAY (April 29, 2014)
Favourite film
The Hangover.
Favourite actor/ actress
Amitabh Bachchan for his amazing persona. Cameron Diaz for her effervescent presence.
Why an actress
My mom is an actor while my father is a writer-director. I was born to do this.
If not an actor, what would you be doing
I don’t think I can think of any other profession; it was always acting for me.
Dos and don’ts as an actress
Always be focused and listen to your heart and have faith in yourself. Hard work always pays, so don’t ever give up.
Biggest challenge so far
I am yet to come across a big challenge, but I am ready for it.
Turning point in life
When I joined Namit Kapoor’s Acting Lab; that’s where I discovered myself as an actor.
A filmmaker you’d want to work with
There are many — Karan Johar, Anurag Basu, Abbas Mastan and Imtiaz Ali.
A memorable shoot
I remember giving my first shot for Samrat & Co. I was excited and anxious, but director Kaushik Ghatak was understanding.
Strengths and weaknesses
My strengths are my parents and their unwavering faith in me. My weakness is that I trust people easily.
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