What do you feel about wearing such heavy jewellery? Yes, I did a 10-day workshop in sword fighting and horse riding… Have you learnt horse riding for the serial? Ekta ma’m liked it and said ‘She is my Jodha!’ I was given a long page of dialogue for the audition. I did not know then that they were auditioning people from all over India. I started with theatre, did a few shows at the Prithvi theatre, and then bagged a couple of small roles.Īpparently, there were around 7,000 girls auditioning for the role. It’s been two years since I came to Mumbai and tried my luck at acting. But I convinced them to let me try showbiz. My parents wanted me to complete my studies and take up a corporate job.
I was always interested in acting but I wasn’t confident about my acting skills. I am from Indore but I did my MBA from Pune as it ensured better placement and exposure.Īcting happened about two years back. I am very interested in history and my father has done his PhD in that subject. It’s one of the loveliest characters in history. It’s my chance to try and convince viewers of my portrayal as the new Jodha. In this interview with Rajul Hegde, she explains Rajul Hegde how she bagged the coveted role and what the character means to her.Īishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Jodha is still fresh in our memory. Paridhi started her acting career in Tere Mere Sapne and was the second lead in Ruk Jaana Nahin.
Indore girl Paridhi Sharma is thrilled to be playing the lead role in Ekta Kapoor's television serial Jodha Akbar.