MUMBAI: Kkusum, Teen Bahuraaniyan, Saas Bina Sasural, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Ziddi Dil Maane Na fame actress Simple Kaul always knew she wanted to be an actor, so much so that she ate, breathed, and lived her dream, which she has been manifesting since her childhood days. She said that she manifested her dream way before the word became an Instagram sensation.

“I have had the spirit of an artist since my childhood, so right from the start, I knew I wanted to become an actor. Even when I didn’t know much about acting, I used to perform in front of the mirror and act as if I were a celebrity. I manifested my dreams even before the concept of manifestation was widely spoken about. The only thing I knew was to keep focusing and living my dream: to be famous, to act in front of the camera, and to play different characters. I ate, slept, breathed, and walked with this dream every moment of my life,” she said.

“If I couldn’t act or perform, there was no reason to live. My passion only grew stronger over time. I used to do theater and just wanted to show my talent to the world. I came with a fire inside me,” she added.

Simple became a household name with the popular sitcom Shararat, and she said that it was her best show. “I enjoyed doing it a lot. It created a household name for me. I was learning and evolving during my initial days in Mumbai,” she said.

Her last stint on TV was Ziddi Dil Maane Na, and she mentioned that it reminded her of Shararat. She added, “These shows were for the younger generation, and I made some of my best friends there. Ziddi Dil Maane Na was the last show I did, and I had so much fun with it. It was an army-based show. From Shararat, where I was hilariously funny, to this show, where I portrayed a different, more relatable version of myself, I haven’t done such a normal, interesting character before. My whole journey has been unforgettable.”

Simple also stressed that from her first show, Kkusum, to her last show, Ziddi Dil Maane Na, her acting style has evolved. She added, “The acting style from then to now has definitely evolved. Now, there is more realism and exposure to real acting. It's beautiful to see that all the learning that people had in theaters is being utilized in web series. Time has changed, and there is so much exposure available. Today, an actor can be considered a hero even with mediocre looks or no looks at all, purely based on talent. It's such an exciting time for genuine talent to shine.'

Any advice that you would give to your younger self? “I wouldn’t give any advice to my younger self. I followed my heart, did everything I wanted to do, and made decisions based on whether I enjoyed the character or not,” Simple concluded.