I want to keep working

Shraddha Das talks about her career, interest in journalism, and more

- Rajiv Vijayakar

What has she not done? Shraddha Das, born and educated in Mumbai with a Bachelor of Mass Media degree in journalism, has been a trained (at the Gladrags Academy) model, a theater actress, a film actor, a stage performer and singer and more in a near two-decades career.

With a film career that is 18 years old (her debut was in the 2008 Telugu film, Siddu from Sikakulam), she made her mark in South Indian (predominantly Telugu) cinema besides Hindi films. Her latest role in the JioHotstar series, Search: The Naina Murder Case, Shraddha terms "my best role to date".

Excerpts from the interview:

You have had a Mass Media degree and are also trained in music. Why did you choose acting as a profession?

I was and still am interested in journalism as I also trained in broadcasting. Maybe one day, I will host or anchor a podcast. As for music, I left singing because my main ambition was always to act, for an actor gets to incorporate everything into his art.

You did sing in a film though.

Yes, I sang for Disha Patani in the film Kanguva with music by Devi Sri Prasad. I have also performed with DSP on stage and have done many shows. I like to dabble in many areas, and keep busy!

Born and raised in Mumbai, what made you go South to start your career? Most actresses of non-South Indian origins began there because they were living there or outside Mumbai.