MUMBAI: Narayani Shashtri is currently seen playing the role of Rajvee Raval in the TV show Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha, Narayani says that she was never uncomfortable playing mother roles in TV shows. She admits that it was the character that mattered for her and not the character's age.

She quoted, “Many years ago, I played Akashdeep Saigal's mother in Kkusum. I was in my 20s then and it was completely okay for me because I have never worried about ageing on screen or even in real life for that matter. If the role is meaty, focuses on me and challenges me, I have no qualms about playing a saas or a mother.”

She further added, “I should be happy doing the show. Whether it is a lead role or not, does not matter. At my age, I can’t be playing a 20-year old dancing around trees or romancing someone in college. Those days when women had to graduate to typical 'mom' roles are over. There is no dearth of strong roles for women on television or in films today. The TV show Anupamaa is a good example and if any actress waits, you do land interesting roles. This whole perspective about only a hero or heroine's role being important is wrong. I feel that my character should be essential to the show and its absence should be missed by viewers. That's how I choose my roles. It has to be a strong pillar of the show. Krutika Desai, one of the senior actors in television, is a great example of how people continue to get interesting roles. She is doing an interesting role in Pandya Store.”

Narayani is now shooting for her show in Mumbai. She plays the role of a mother to Vijayendra Kumeria in Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha. While talking about her home, she said, "I miss my husband a lot. But I am glad that I got such an interesting role during such tough times. During the last few months, before I started shooting for the show, I kept myself busy by indulging in painting and playing with my pets in Goa.”

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