Where there's a will, there's a way... - Kishori Shahane

Well known Marathi and Hindi film actress Kishori Shahane needs no prelude. The veteran has acted in 65 Marathi films and various Bollywood films, as well as serials. Nowadays, she's being talked about because of her new show Everest that airs on Star Plus, in which she plays the role of a mother. And more pressingly because of her upcoming film Badlapur Boys, wherein, she's playing the role of the protagonist's mother. Badlapur Boys, which has been produced under the banner of Karrm Movies, is based on the sport of Kabaddi. Here are some excerpts from an interview conducted with Kishori Shahane, about her upcoming film-

Tell us about Badlapur Boys.

Badlapur Boys is based on the game of Kabaddi. It's an age old game in our country but we're all waking up only just now. Tournaments are being conducted and films are being made on it. The film has been made under Karrm Movies and its director is Shailesh Verma. I share the screen with talented actors Nishan, Saranya Mohan, Puja Gupta, Annu Kapoor, Boloram Das, Nitin Jadhav, Shashank Udaypurkar, Mazhar Khan, Ankit Sharma and Vineet. 

What is your role in the film?

I'm playing the role of the mother of the protagonist, played by Nishan. My character is an extremely strong one, who sing brings up her son all by herself, after her husband's death and shows him the right path. I'm playing such a character after ages in a Hindi film. 

Do you think the audience will like the film?

Yes, I do think so, because statistically speaking, movies made on sports in the recent times have been highly appreciated, whether it be Bhaag Milkha Bhaag or Mary Kom. Besides, Kabaddi is a game that everyone has played at least once in their life. I'm hopeful that the audience will enjoy and appreciate the film. 

The audience has welcomed your show Everest with open arms...

It feels great when the audience likes your work. Ashutosh Gowariker has done a great job on the show. 

You had taken part in the Mrs. Gladrags Beauty Pageant?

Yes, I had taken part in the pageant in 2003 and was crowned runner up. I was also crowned with Miss Mithibai Beauty award in my college days. 

You're an actor, balancing between films, theater and television shows. Not to mention, you're also a graceful dancer. How do you manage?

Where there's a will, there's a way. It all falls into place.