Actress Priya Bathija returns to television after a hiatus with BBC Worldwide Productions’ popular show on Life OK, Ek Boond Ishq. She has come in as the very up-market and classy girl, Mannat who happens to be the sister of the grey-shaded Omkar (Ankur Nayyar). The best part that makes Priya happy is that she does not play the typical nanad in the show, who is all bossy. “The girl will be seen taking care of her bhabhi Sia. She will have a very caring personality, and love her brother a lot. The brother too would dote on her. On the whole, it is an interesting role to pick up, that too after staying away for a long time.” Priya, who was lastly seen essaying the role of Maya in The Buddy Project, states, “Maya too was a very different character. She was an independent woman holding a very high post in life. The best part is that Mannat is very different when compared to Maya.” Priya feels that she was always destined to be part of Ek Boond Ishq. Ask her about it, and she quickly says, “Well, to tell you frankly, I was initially short-listed for the lead Tara’s role. However, I could not take it up then due to certain reasons. And now to get back in the same show in a different avatar feels nice.” The actress has been very choosy about the roles that she would take up. Also, she needed a bit of flexibility in terms of travelling. “I can never travel to Mira Road or Naigaon to shoot for a daily. So that way, I was very choosy. I have always been open to TV, and was waiting for something to happen. At the same time, I wanted a bit of flexibility and comfort during my shoot. BBC has been very kind enough that way. They have given me the permission to shoot for my ads side by side. Also, the place of shoot is in the heart of the city, so that is again a comfortable feeling as the travel is less.” Priya who has played a beti, bahu in her shows Khwaish, Kasamh Se, Basera later went on to be part of the mythological show, Dwarkadheesh - Bhagwan Shree Krishn. She now hopes to strike gold with this new role in Ek Boond Ishq. We wish Priya all the luck!!