It’s all about the mind-set, Niki Aneja Walia

What do you look for in a script?

A challenge!Something that I have not done before! As an actor, I want to tap every type of challenge. I don’t like stereotypical roles. I have done so many different roles, so no one should put me in a box.

How will you sum up your experience working in Puncch Beat Season 2?

Honestly, I was quite apprehensive and was not sure how I would travel from England to Mumbai and shoot for the show. So, I put my challenges and fears in front of Balaji, and they took care of me. They have given me everything that was required. My character Maya is a challenging one to play. There are a number of twists and turns, and this time the storyline is quite explosive.

How difficult is it for you to juggle between England and India as an artiste?

It’s all about the mind-set and the amount of support you get from your family. It’s only an eight-and-a-half-hour flight. I have never stepped back in my life; I have always moved ahead.

What type of roles are you looking forward to now?

As an actor, I am very greedy. But what I have understood about casting in recent times is that if someone looks like a character, he or she gets the role. I am willing to give an audition for any role. But when you get to hear that you are only fit for certain roles, you feel crushed.

As you are settled in the UK, will we see you working in a British production?

I have to struggle with the stereotypes here as well. I only want to pick up work that does justice to my calibre; otherwise, I am happy with the industry in India, which still has a lot of things to offer me.

Your film Mr. Azad completes 27 years this year, what has been your fondest memory ?

I miss my dancing days in front of the camera. Looking back, I feel blessed to have been a part of that huge film in my career.