Talking point with ulka gupta

Any physical training?
I underwent a two-month training course for horse riding and sword fighting. I had always wanted to learn how to ride a horse. I would begin my training at 5.30 am and train till noon. The afternoon was reserved for acting workshops. I also brushed up my skills in malkhambSPL,which I learnt at school. Apart from the physical training,I also had to learn Sanskrit so I could speak the shlokas that my character needs to deliver on the show.

What is the biggest challenge you face in portraying this character?
Nothing’s very difficult as I have been trained but my biggest challenge is the acting. I have no prior experience of theatre of acting but I want to excel on the screen. I have the confidence and I know I can do it,which is what keeps me going through the training,workshops and shoot.

Like your character,are you a tomboy in real life as well?
Pretty much. When I am not studying,I am either playing cricket or riding a horse. Thankfully,my real-life parents aren’t like my onscreen parents who would oppose the idea of a girl participating in sports.

Is acting your dream career?
Actually no; I am enjoying acting right now but when I grow up,I want to be a cameraperson. I’d love to handle this marvel of technology. In fact,I already know how to because the cameraman on sets,Deepakji,has been teaching me that. But I am yet to learn the lighting aspect of it. My mom doesn’t fancy my career choice but I am sure I will convince my parents when I grow up.