Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Actor Ulka Gupta, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, has opened up about her journey from television to Bollywood- from her stint as Manikarnika in Jhansi Ki Rani to Ranveer Singh's on-screen sister in Simmba.

"From doing TV shows and after that cracking movies, to giving auditions for films like ‘Simmba’ and to show my acting craft, a lot of hard work has gone behind in where I stand today professionally” she added.

The actress, further reflecting on her journey, said that while the transition was not easy, her roots in TV have played a significant role in shaping her career.

In a conversation with IANS, Ulka said, “It was not easy to struggle from TV to reach a movie. I have been doing TV for many years.”

The actress credited television for laying the foundation for actors in the industry.

“I believe that all the success that I have achieved, and if I am a celebrity and a star today, all the credit goes to TV and all the audiences of TV. “

Talking about Ulka, the actress rose to fame with her portrayal of young Rani Lakshmibai in the television show Jhansi Ki Rani, which made her a household name

She has also been part of many other television projects over the years.

The actor was last seen in Kerala Story 2, which received a mixed response from both audiences and critics.

In the film, she essayed the role of Surekha.

Talking about how ‘movies are a reflection of society,’ Ulka had earlier opened up about her association with Kerala Story 2.

Sharing her thoughts on how films mirror real-life situations, she told IANS, “I feel that movies are a reflection of society. And whatever is happening in society at a given point of time, creators or makers want to show it or bring a solution to it.”

She added, “Sometimes I feel that a project or a story is of no use to society, but sometimes entertainment is also important.”

–IANS

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