Actor Anand Tiwari, known for films like UDAAN, KITES, AISHA and GO GOA GONE, says his appetite to grow and become a better artiste has increased tremendously over time.

"I have only learnt that there's so much more to learn and over the years I am getting more and more hungry to be a better artiste," Anand told IANS.

"And I guess the most important thing I have realised is that to be a relevant artist, you have got to remain as open as a child and really keep exposing yourself to newer experiences and interactions to be and remain relevant," he added.

Anand, who also founded a content house Still and Still Media Collective (SSMC) with Amritpal Bindra, says his biggest achievement "personally till now is that I have gained acceptance as an artiste in the eyes of my parents".

"They wanted me to become a doctor like my father or at least have a more 'conventional' and 'settled' profession. Now as they see me run SSMC along with Amrit, do well as an actor-writer-director-producer, they are happy and less stressed about me.

"That pressure being off my shoulder has been a great relief. Now I am just enjoying my everyday doing exactly what I ever wanted to do," he added.

Anand will make his debut as a director with LOVE PER SQUARE FOOT, which features Vicky Kaushal and Angira Dhar.

LOVE PER SQUARE FOOT is a quirky romantic comedy that chronicles a guy and girl who enter a marriage of convenience to buy a flat in Mumbai. Critically acclaimed actors Ratna Pathak, Supriya Pathak and Raghuvir Yadav also feature in prominent roles in the film.

The film will be available on Netflix in 2018 globally.

Actresses Aditi Arya and Ruhi Singh, who have featured in films, are set to debut into the digital space with web series 'Spotlight 2'.

The musical digital series by Viu have been penned by filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and directed by Siddhant Sachdeva.

"Working in 'Spotlight 2' opened my eyes and layers as an actor. I've genuinely learnt a lot from Siddhant, Karan and Ruhi and lived my character with several emotional parallels to my real self. No other project would ever be as close to my heart as this was," Aditi said in a statement.

Ruhi said her character was a bit difficult to play.

"It was a very interesting experience working on the series as I've never played anything like this before. It was a very difficult character to play, and I have sincere respect for my director and the fellow cast. Also, the association with Vikram Bhatt was a cherry on the cake as I've always been an ardent appreciator of his work," she said.

'Spotlight 2' will premiere on the app in last week of January.

Actresses Aditi Arya and Ruhi Singh, who have featured in films, are set to debut into the digital space with web series 'Spotlight 2'.

The musical digital series by Viu have been penned by filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and directed by Siddhant Sachdeva.

"Working in 'Spotlight 2' opened my eyes and layers as an actor. I've genuinely learnt a lot from Siddhant, Karan and Ruhi and lived my character with several emotional parallels to my real self. No other project would ever be as close to my heart as this was," Aditi said in a statement.

Ruhi said her character was a bit difficult to play.

"It was a very interesting experience working on the series as I've never played anything like this before. It was a very difficult character to play, and I have sincere respect for my director and the fellow cast. Also, the association with Vikram Bhatt was a cherry on the cake as I've always been an ardent appreciator of his work," she said.

'Spotlight 2' will premiere on the app in last week of January.

With time, age and experience, 'Balika Vadhu' fame actress Toral Rasputra says she has become more patient and at ease about her life and career.

Toral currently features in Sony Entertainment Television's 'Mere Sai', a show on Sai Baba. She was in the capital on Thursday for a promotional visit at the Sai Baba temple here.

She says she is happy with the way the show has turned out.

"It's a different show for me as it's in the devotional space, something I've never attempted. My character (Baija Maa) is really nice. The location looks realistic and the best thing is that people can get to learn a lot of things from the show, especially Sai Baba's teachings and about Shraddha Saburi (devotion and patience)," Toral told IANS.

While Toral says she is not a very devotional person herself, these are two virtues she has learnt with time.

"I feel these are very important and I can see I am becoming more patient day by day. Earlier, I used to be get hyper and worked up if things don't work sometimes. And being an actor, you have to sometimes get used to this that after finishing certain projects, you might have to wait because there's no stability.

"You might have to wait or take a break to get something different and at the same time, you also want to grow as an actor… But now I am a little relaxed. I have more patience now," added the actress, who just turned 30 last month.

Could the changing sensibility be the age factor?

Breaking into a laughter, she said: "I am sure, it plays a major part."

After 'Balika Vadhu', it took Toral a long time to settle on a show that interested her and at the same time, was different from the role of Anandi that she essayed. In future too, she says she will try and bring variety in her work.

"As an actor, I prefer to play different roles, so I am looking forward to it. Right now I don't know what will happen in future, but I am being positive about it," Toral said, and added that if she was to do a reality television show, she would love it if it's dance-related.

Enjoying the winter chill here, Toral was also happy she could make some time for 'Dilli ki chaat' in between the promotional activities here.

"Being a Gujarati, I am a big time foodie and I love trying different kind of food wherever I go."

With time, age and experience, 'Balika Vadhu' fame actress Toral Rasputra says she has become more patient and at ease about her life and career.

Toral currently features in Sony Entertainment Television's 'Mere Sai', a show on Sai Baba. She was in the capital on Thursday for a promotional visit at the Sai Baba temple here.

She says she is happy with the way the show has turned out.

"It's a different show for me as it's in the devotional space, something I've never attempted. My character (Baija Maa) is really nice. The location looks realistic and the best thing is that people can get to learn a lot of things from the show, especially Sai Baba's teachings and about Shraddha Saburi (devotion and patience)," Toral told IANS.

While Toral says she is not a very devotional person herself, these are two virtues she has learnt with time.

"I feel these are very important and I can see I am becoming more patient day by day. Earlier, I used to be get hyper and worked up if things don't work sometimes. And being an actor, you have to sometimes get used to this that after finishing certain projects, you might have to wait because there's no stability.

"You might have to wait or take a break to get something different and at the same time, you also want to grow as an actor… But now I am a little relaxed. I have more patience now," added the actress, who just turned 30 last month.

Could the changing sensibility be the age factor?

Breaking into a laughter, she said: "I am sure, it plays a major part."

After 'Balika Vadhu', it took Toral a long time to settle on a show that interested her and at the same time, was different from the role of Anandi that she essayed. In future too, she says she will try and bring variety in her work.

"As an actor, I prefer to play different roles, so I am looking forward to it. Right now I don't know what will happen in future, but I am being positive about it," Toral said, and added that if she was to do a reality television show, she would love it if it's dance-related.

Enjoying the winter chill here, Toral was also happy she could make some time for 'Dilli ki chaat' in between the promotional activities here.

"Being a Gujarati, I am a big time foodie and I love trying different kind of food wherever I go."

Actor Poonam Pandey has claimed she has been approached her to feature in a biopic on the late Protima Bedi.

"Yes, a big production house has approached me for a biopic on Protima Bedi. My talks are on, but I cannot reveal much," Poonam said here on Thursday on being questioned about it.

A celebrated Odissi dancer, Protima Bedi – the former late mother of actress-writer Pooja Bedi – was bold and fearless in her choices in life.

A posthumously autobiography "Timepass: The Memoirs Of Protima Bedi" is a frank memoir on the life of the celebrity, who had hit the headlines for celebrating her youth and sexuality by streaking on Juhu beach as a young model in the late 1960s.

As a dance exponent, she had founded the Nrityagram dance institute in Bengaluru.

Actor Poonam Pandey has claimed she has been approached her to feature in a biopic on the late Protima Bedi.

"Yes, a big production house has approached me for a biopic on Protima Bedi. My talks are on, but I cannot reveal much," Poonam said here on Thursday on being questioned about it.

A celebrated Odissi dancer, Protima Bedi – the former late mother of actress-writer Pooja Bedi – was bold and fearless in her choices in life.

A posthumously autobiography "Timepass: The Memoirs Of Protima Bedi" is a frank memoir on the life of the celebrity, who had hit the headlines for celebrating her youth and sexuality by streaking on Juhu beach as a young model in the late 1960s.

As a dance exponent, she had founded the Nrityagram dance institute in Bengaluru.

Actor Vivaan Shah, who features in a short film titled MAA, says he shares the most sacred relationship with his mother, veteran actress Ratna Pathak Shah who is not only his best friend, but also his teacher for life.

Born to actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, Vivaan believes that the bonding between a mother and son is the most special and sacred in the world.

"I share the most sacred relationship with my mother. She is my best friend and teacher at the same time. I can have a conversation on anything with MAA and I have learnt some of the important lessons of my life from her," Vivaan told IANS.

"MAA is always very particular about following the rules as a citizen. The biggest lesson I learnt from her as an actor is to focus on the process of acting and the truth of the character rather than its effect," he added.

Vivaan, who was last seen on-screen in the movie LAALI KI SHAADI MEIN LAADDOO DEEWANA, said that as an actor, he has a natural tendency to overact a character. That's what he believes went wrong in that film.

"I always tend to think about the effect of my performance, so I want to go a little over-the-top to create an effect. But it does not go well if I do not stay true to the character. My mother saw the film and told me that how I went wrong. So yes, I learnt that lesson from her," he said.

In MAA, helmed by Niranjan Iyengar, Vivaan plays a young man who is a drug addict.

Talking about how excited he was to play a character that is far from his comfort zone, Vivaan said: "The story is questioning on morality and it leaves the judgment on the audience. That is the beautiful part of the story. I think the beauty of a short story is its ambiguity.

"I play a guy named Rohan who is troubled and is a drug addict. I have never played any of such character even remotely, so it was emotionally very cathartic to play."

Having started his Bollywood career in 2011 with the Priyanka Chopra-starrer 7 KHOON MAAF, the actor is yet to explore the medium of cinema to the fullest. But the one thing that he is looking forward to is "being employed in a good project because acting is one of the most competitive professions where many talented people are struggling on the same platform".

MAA, made for Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Fi.

Actor Vivaan Shah, who features in a short film titled MAA, says he shares the most sacred relationship with his mother, veteran actress Ratna Pathak Shah who is not only his best friend, but also his teacher for life.

Born to actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, Vivaan believes that the bonding between a mother and son is the most special and sacred in the world.

"I share the most sacred relationship with my mother. She is my best friend and teacher at the same time. I can have a conversation on anything with MAA and I have learnt some of the important lessons of my life from her," Vivaan told IANS.

"MAA is always very particular about following the rules as a citizen. The biggest lesson I learnt from her as an actor is to focus on the process of acting and the truth of the character rather than its effect," he added.

Vivaan, who was last seen on-screen in the movie LAALI KI SHAADI MEIN LAADDOO DEEWANA, said that as an actor, he has a natural tendency to overact a character. That's what he believes went wrong in that film.

"I always tend to think about the effect of my performance, so I want to go a little over-the-top to create an effect. But it does not go well if I do not stay true to the character. My mother saw the film and told me that how I went wrong. So yes, I learnt that lesson from her," he said.

In MAA, helmed by Niranjan Iyengar, Vivaan plays a young man who is a drug addict.

Talking about how excited he was to play a character that is far from his comfort zone, Vivaan said: "The story is questioning on morality and it leaves the judgment on the audience. That is the beautiful part of the story. I think the beauty of a short story is its ambiguity.

"I play a guy named Rohan who is troubled and is a drug addict. I have never played any of such character even remotely, so it was emotionally very cathartic to play."

Having started his Bollywood career in 2011 with the Priyanka Chopra-starrer 7 KHOON MAAF, the actor is yet to explore the medium of cinema to the fullest. But the one thing that he is looking forward to is "being employed in a good project because acting is one of the most competitive professions where many talented people are struggling on the same platform".

MAA, made for Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Fi.