Actress Shriya Tiwari, who is currently seen playing Saloni Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2, has opened up about her experience of being part of the iconic show, her character, and working with Smriti Irani.
Talking about joining the much-loved franchise, Shriya described it as a surreal and emotional moment. She said, “It was an immense pleasure to be a part of such a huge show since childhood. It was actually a ‘dream come true’ moment for me when I got a call for this show. I was not able to believe that I`m actually there until I gave my first shot.” She also shared how her family reacted to her big break, adding, “My parents and my whole family was so happy when they saw me playing Saloni. My mom almost cried in disbelief and was really happy seeing me there. I`m really thankful for all the love and blessings.”
Shriya Tiwari on playing Saloni
Shriya plays Saloni, Baapji’s granddaughter and Dev Virani’s wife in the show, and she shed light on her character’s journey. “I play the role of Saloni, a beautiful, educated, responsible girl introduced in the show as Baapji`s granddaughter. My grandfather is very rich and share a great relationship with Virani`s. Their house Shanti Niketan is mortgaged to my Baapji’s. With turn in the story I’m married to Dev, not so responsible and greedy guy,” she explained. Speaking about Saloni’s personality, she added, “So my role is very sweet, adorable and sincere girl. I`m bahu. And playing such a bahu in the iconic show is blessing.”
However, Shriya admitted that she doesn’t personally relate much to her on-screen persona. “But personally, I don`t think I relate to Saloni that much. In real life I`m more of a chill and straightforward person. In short I`m opposite of what Saloni is, but Saloni is such a character which I always wanted to play,” she said. She further revealed how this role marks a shift in her career, sharing, “I have mostly always played grey shade characters in my life. So when I got to know about Saloni`s character I was excited to unfold my journey in a different path now.”
On working with Smriti Irani
Opening up about sharing screen space with Smriti Irani, Shriya recalled feeling nervous initially. “I was very nervous when I was preparing for my shoot that I have got to shoot my scene with ma’am. I remember I did my lines very properly so that I don`t upset her or waste her or crew`s time,” she said. But her experience turned out to be warm and encouraging. “She is a one take artist be it long scene or short scene. The moment I entered on set and saw her, she smiled and shaked hand with me so nicely that all my nervousness shook away. She is not just a great actor but a great human as well.”
Apart from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2, Shriya is also seen in Seher – Hone Ko Hai and has previously featured in shows like Dhartiputra Nandini, continuing to build a diverse body of work in television.
