A new era has begun in Tellywood with producers ringing in rookie actors for plum projects. Rati Pandey is one such young and talented actress who's cashing in big time. Presently, the actress is playing the lead character, Prarthana, in Zee's new soap Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai

Elaborating on her character she says, "Prarthana is a simple and conservative girl. Born and brought up in a joint family, she believes in arranged marriage. She always puts her family's interest ahead of her."

Very quick to point out that Rati is very different in real life "Har Ghar.. is my second venture.I am exactly the opposite in real life. There's no similarity between Prarthana and me. I'm completely against arranged marriage. Prarthana is emotional but I'm very practical. I'm bubbly and jovial."

Apparently, Rati plays pranks on the sets of Har Ghar.. by mimicking her co stars."Since,most members of our team are Biharis, we all chat in Bhojpuri. My colleagues call me Rabri Devi" giggles Rati. However, the actor hasn't quite mingled with veteran actor Alok Nath. Though she's yet to shoot a scene with him, Rati admits to feeling nervous when required to face him.

Despite all the fun on the sets, Rati is a loner in this city of dreams. "I've been staying alone. I don't have many friends as I think you can't trust everyone in this industry" enunciates Rati.

Born in Assam, this Bhojpuri girl later moved to Delhi. That's where she completed her graduation (B.Com, Economics). "Acting was never on my mind, as I actually wanted to become a businesswoman. I did modeling before taking up theatre. Two years ago, I arrived in Bombay and gave auditions for most production houses.

Surprisingly, I got a call from the producers of Shaadi Street. "In a few months from now the show will go on air. That's all that I can reveal to you now," she says.

The actress has also acted in Telegu film called Student. She may not have aspired to be an actress, but now that she's made the cut, Rati has set her sights for bigger things. "I can't play a tragedy queen Prarthana forever, I'd like to do challenging roles, where people can relate to my character. I wouldn't mind playing a cop or even a don. "

An avid admirer of Sharon Stone, Rati can't be as bold as her idol but she wants to play similar characters. Also, she wouldn't mind putting her mimicry skills to test in a comedy show.

At the moment, the actress is enjoying her freedom in Mumbai, a fundamental right that she couldn't quite execute in a conservative city like Delhi. Apart from acting and mimicking, this Assamese born Bhojpuri girl thrives on learning different languages.

After learning Hindi, Bhojpuri, Assamese, bits of Telegu, Bengali, Nepali and Punjabi, Rati now wants to try her hand at Marathi.

Well, Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hain may not have much to say, but the linguistic Rati's lips have plenty to utter.