New Delhi: Actress Sushmita Mukherjee has played a baddie in numerous shows and has even won awards, but she says there were times when she felt sad playing those characters.

"I never thought of myself as a 'by the way' actor... That my money is coming from another business and I am doing whatever I like. I am a homely person. I look after my children and their education," Sushmita told.

"In my case, I didn't have that much of a choice (to pick projects). I have done negative roles. I even felt sad doing those," she added.

Sharing an example, she said, "Like in the spin-off of Ishqbaaaz, my character was so beautiful. I played bua maaji. Such a warm lovely role. I was getting so much love for it.

"But then suddenly, they made her negative. People were shocked and then that show ended," she added.

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She is currently seen in the show Krishna Chali London.

"I have been raised in Delhi so, I do understand the culture of north India. I didn't try to learn the dialect or add anything to my character. I think we have a marvellous director and it is a lovely show. I have just accepted as it is," said Sushmita.