Shubhangi Atre stepped into the shoes of Shilpa Shinde as Angoori Manmohan Tiwari, aka Angoori Bhabhi in Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai in March, 2016. In conversation with ETimes, the actress spoke about her experience working in this already popular show, her husband’s suggestion to her when she picks a project, and more. She was also quizzed if she ever met Shilpa Shinde. To this, she replied that though they haven’t met, there is no rivalry or discomfort between them.
Shubhangi, instead, expressed her wish to meet Shilpa, further praising her for shaping the onscreen character of Angoori Bhabhi so well. She said, “Hum mil nahin paaye hain, but there's no rivalry. There's no discomfort between us. I would love to meet her. She set up the character of Angoori Bhabhi so well. I have put my inputs and taken it forward. The show must go on.” Shubhangi said she believes one should move on, if he/she is unhappy with their work. She added that replacements in movies are a common thing, as they take place behind the curtains, unlike TV shows.
“I just believe that if one is sad and unhappy about the work he or she's doing, he/she should move on. Think of it, aren't replacements common in movies, too? It's just that in TV they come into limelight because the show is often in the running unlike in movies when they happen at the time of casting when the cameras haven't yet rolled,” added the actress.
When asked if her husband was hesitant about her playing a role already established by someone, Shubhangi mentioned her husband felt people would compare her with Shilpa Shinde, but it was her gut feeling that made her give a nod to the show. ALSO READ: Is Nehha Pendse Quitting Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai? Actress Says, 'I'm Not Surprised'
“No, frankly I am lucky in that respect. My husband was just suggesting that I should rather take up a new show; you see, I had offers of three shows before I stepped into 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai'. My husband felt that certain comparisons would be made with the person who was doing the show originally. But call it gut feeling or inner voice, I felt that I should do Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai," she said. ALSO READ: Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai Actress Shubhangi Atre Boycotts TikTok: 'Request Other TV Actors Also To Do The Same'- EXCLUSIVE
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