Prajakta Koli reflects on seven-year journey as Dimple Ahuja in 'Mismatched'
Mumbai, July 3
Actress Prajakta Koli has reflected on her remarkable seven-year journey as Dimple Ahuja in the popular series "Mismatched."
During her appearance on Shekhar Suman's show, Prajakta spoke about her long association with the character. She opened up on how deeply connected she feels to Dimple and how the role has evolved over the years. When Shekhar asked Prajakta whether she relates more to Dimple Ahuja or her younger self, she responded emotionally that she identifies more with Dimple Ahuja.
"It would be Dimple Ahuja only. There are so many things she does that I have never agreed with, but I have always empathized with her because I think she is a beautiful person. We're shooting the final season now, and every day feels like one day closer to saying goodbye to her. It's breaking my heart. I know people might think it's just a character, but I don't think anything can prepare me for the day I have to say, 'I'm not going to be Dimple Ahuja anymore."
Recalling what drew her to the role of Dimple, the actress revealed, "When the brief came to me, it had nothing to do with the way Dimple looked, which was surprising. Apart from saying she wears glasses, there was nothing about whether she was fair, dark, short, or tall. It was all about how she's ambitious, she's a gamer, she wants to be a coder, and Nandini Nahata is her idol. She had never really thought about love until this perfect boy came into her life. I thought that was beautiful."
Prajakta also talked about her upcoming projects, including 'Operation Safed Sagar,' a Netflix series based on the Indian Air Force's role during the Kargil War. "It's a small role, but it's a beautiful character. It's a huge show, and I'm very grateful that I get to be a part of it."
Asked if such roles still bring her satisfaction, Prajakta explained, "I did the cameo in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, because I'm a huge Shashank Khaitan fan. I've loved Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania. When Shashank Khaitan asked me if I'd do it, I immediately said yes."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I found the whole 'I identify more with Dimple' thing a bit over the top. She's an actor, it's a job. But I guess I'm just not that sentimental about characters. Good for her for being so invested, though. The Kargil-based series sounds interesting, hope she does well in that.
Prajakta has come such a long way from her YouTube days! Dimple Ahuja is iconic for Gen Z. And she's right - the fact that the character description didn't focus on her appearance was revolutionary for Indian web series. We need more shows that prioritize substance over looks. Props to the casting team.
Seven years with a character is no joke! I love how she describes empathizing with Dimple even when she disagrees with her choices. That's real character depth. Also, her coming from a digital creator background and now doing a Kargil War series is so inspiring for all the content creators out there. 💪
I've watched Mismatched and I think Prajakta really owns the role. But the way she talked about saying goodbye to Dimple felt a bit dramatic - it's a show, not a real person. Still, I respect her dedication. The Kargil project sounds promising, looking forward to seeing her in a different genre.
This interview was so raw and real! I started watching Prajakta when she was just a YouTuber, and seeing her emotional about Dimple shows how much this role means to her. The fact that she called Dimple 'a beautiful person' even with all her flaws - that
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