I want to be a Bollywood heroine – Gauri Tonk

The beautiful television actress Gauri Tonk has mesmerized the audience through her enduring performance in shows such as Kahin Kissi Roz, Nach Baliye 2, Maa Exchange and episodic shows such as Crime Patrol. Now that she ends her stint with Ek Boond Ishq on Life OK and takes up Crime Patrol as a part of the permanent team of cops, we speak to the enchanting actor about how she made a mark in the industry and about her aspirations as an actor. Speaking about how she made her debut into acting, she claimed to have a very filmy story. She said, “My family was very orthodox and I never stepped out of the locality where I lived. However, I once got an opportunity to come to Andheri as my friend requested me to accompany her for auditions. They asked me to fill in the form and suddenly there was an audition call where I was given a script to enact. I was extremely tense and could not perform. But they still called me, so I feel destiny had planned this path.” Gauri Tonk who actively entertained the television audience was on a sabbatical post marriage (with Yash Tonk) and also during her maternity phase. Making a comeback after 9 years she gave credit to her daughter who encouraged her to be back with a bang. Gauri averred, “My daughter asked me why was I not acting and I told her because I had to take care of her. I felt proud when she told me that she could take care of herself and all she wanted was to see me on television again. Talking about my fans, I met an elderly couple once who told me of how I should not be quitting the space, as actors have certain loyalties towards their fans too.” While the charming actor claimed that Kahin Kissi Roz was a stepping stone which helped her boost her career, she had difficulty in bagging typecast roles. The gorgeous actor added, “More than me having apprehensions, my looks do not fit into the conventional motherly roles. I personally love essaying emotional roles and I believe that is my forte but somehow it does not compliment my looks. Look at me in Ek Boond Ishq , I play a mother who is stylish and classy mothering two married sons. I like essaying different roles and hope that with the show ending I will get to essay more varied characters like my next, Crime Patrol where I essay a cop.” Now that a lot of younger actors are taking a plunge from films to television we asked Gauri her viewpoint on quitting television completely for Bollywood. Gauri stated, “I say, everyone should do what they feel like; so there are no regrets later that they did not try. I personally would love to essay a romantic character as I am a die-hard romantic in real life. In fact, I want to be a Bollywood heroine!” Bidding us adieu the actor left a message to her fans. “Work hard, be patient and keep your goals high. It is important to have a positive approach to life and keep smiling.” Tellychakkar.com wishes you luck and goodness Gauri!!!