Sandhya Mridul interview: On new comedy show Ridiculous Ms. Mridul and future plans
The Hindu
Actress Sandhya Mridul's latest performance, Ridiculous Ms. Mridul, combines storytelling and stand-up, touring various cities including Delhi and Kolkata.
Sandhya Mridul has had a successful career in acting across various platforms. She became a household name with her roles in TV soaps in the nineties. Her career began with soaps such as Banegi Apni Baat, Swabhimaan and Koshish – Ek Aashaa. Then she forayed into Bollywood, with a debut in Saathiya (2002), followed by other hits such as Page 3 and Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. She has also tried her hand at web series. Despite that, she avers it is theatre that keeps her happy.
And so, Mridul is now touring with her latest performance, Ridiculous Ms. Mridul. The 45-minute show is a cross between storytelling and stand-up. Written and created by her, it reflects Mridul’s understanding of modern relationships. Produced by Excurators Events Pvt. Ltd., the show, which was staged at the Spoken Fest in Mumbai, is coming to Delhi this weekend, and will soon be performed in various cities, including Dehradun, Bengaluru and Kolkata.
In a phone interview, Mridul spoke to us about the idea behind her latest show, her theatre journey and future plans.
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