Mona Singh: Staying Relevant Means Taking Risks Across TV, Films & OTT

Actress Mona Singh reflects on her enduring career, crediting her relevance to a willingness to take risks and avoid repetition. She notes that iconic roles like Jassi from "Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin" have created a lasting bond with audiences. Singh emphasizes that growth as an actor comes from constantly challenging oneself and stepping into new territory across different mediums. She will next be seen in the Netflix series "Kohrra 2," premiering February 11.

Key Points: Mona Singh on Staying Relevant by Taking Creative Risks

  • Memorable roles like Jassi create lasting impact
  • Staying relevant requires constant self-challenge
  • Repeating oneself is not challenging for an actor
  • Embracing uncertainty and experimentation is essential
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Mona Singh: To stay relevant across mediums, you need to keep taking risks

Actress Mona Singh discusses the key to longevity in entertainment, from Jassi to Kohrra 2, emphasizing risk-taking and challenging oneself.

"To stay relevant across mediums, you need to keep taking risks. - Mona Singh"

Mumbai, Feb 4

Actress Mona Singh, who has seamlessly transitioned across television, films and OTT platforms, believes that taking risks and constantly challenging oneself is the key to staying relevant in the ever-evolving entertainment industry.

Reflecting on her long journey, the actress pointed out how certain roles, such as "Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin" have left a lasting impact on audiences.

Talking about whether the definition of staying relevant has changed, or if memorable performances still make a difference in today's time, where algorithms and going viral rule lives, Mona told IANS: "The biggest example is that people still call you Jassi first, so it has stayed with them."

According to her, relevance comes from pushing boundaries and stepping out of one's comfort zone.

"But how do you stay relevant? By challenging yourself. By doing things that you haven't done before."

Emphasising growth across different mediums, the actress added that embracing uncertainty and experimentation is essential.

"Repeating yourself again and again as an actor is not challenging at all. To stay relevant across mediums, you need to keep taking risks. That's how you grow," Mona, who will be seen in Netflix's "Kohrra 2", concluded.

The new chapter to Kohrra, also stars Barun Sobti and Rannvijay Singha. The second season will stream on Netflix starting February 11. In the new season, Barun's reprising his role as the sharp-witted investigator Amarpal Garundi, who teams up with a new character played by Mona to solve a complex, dark murder mystery of a woman.

Kohrra season 2 is scheduled to premiere on February 11. Created and written by Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia, and Sudip Sharma, Season 2 brings a fresh case and a new pairing, rooted once again in Punjab's bleak, wintry terrain where silence often speaks louder than a confession.

Talking about Mona, she is also known for her work in Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do, and Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se. She made her film debut with a supporting role in Rajkumar Hirani's comedy-drama 3 Idiots in 2009.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respect for her perspective. In today's world of reels and algorithms, it's easy to chase trends. But she's right, lasting impact comes from memorable performances, not just virality. Good to see actors thinking deeply about their craft.
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Aman W
While I admire her work, I feel the industry often overlooks talented TV actors when it comes to big films. Mona Singh is an exception. Hope more get such opportunities. Her point about not repeating yourself is key.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. The transition across mediums is a global challenge for actors. Her success in India's diverse entertainment landscape shows adaptability is crucial. Kohrra's first season was brilliant, can't wait for the next!
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Karthik V
Absolutely agree with her! Yaha par risk lena bahut important hai, especially with so much content. From Jassi to 3 Idiots to now dark thrillers - what a range! More power to her. 🙌
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Nisha Z
Her role in Kavach was also very powerful. She's one of those actors who brings sincerity to every character. Excited to see her pairing with Barun Sobti - that's a fresh combo!

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