After a legal battle and long wait And TV’s upcoming show, Baal Shiv is set to go on-air from 23rd November 2021 onwards. Actress Mouli Ganguly is making her comeback to the small screen with Baal Shiv. Mouli will be essaying the role of Mahasati Anusuya. In a recent interview, she talked about it and shared, “I am essaying the role of Mahasati Anusuya in Baal Shiv. Anusuya is the perfect balance of compassion and determination. She is married to a very knowledgeable sage Rishi Atri, and they both admire, love, and have huge respect for each other. She heads the Vedic Gurukul, where all the Gods and Dev putras study and live together. She takes care of Gurukul and its children as her own, imparts the best of knowledge, and cultivates discipline in them. Her unwavering faith and devotion to her husband have helped her earn the title of Mahasati.”
When asked how she bagged the role, she shared, “Being a part of &TV’s Baal Shiv is a momentous occasion for me. This team is one of my favorites who made a successful show on Lord Shiva before. It is one of its kind show with a captivating storyline. When I was offered the role of Mahasati Anusuya, I accepted it instantly because it’s an extremely well-sketched role for an actor and most importantly I love Shiva so yes there was an emotional soulful, and spiritual connection. I have a lot of faith in this show and really hope this show does well. Also, the character of Anusuya is very prominent and strong, and deep inside, as an artist, it’s an opportunity to get to play well-defined roles like this. I have essayed varied characters throughout my career, but this one surely stands out. This role is a reward and a big responsibility, and I am eagerly looking forward to it.”
Talking about her prep for the role, Mouli said, “We have a research team on board to help us understand and absorb various character nuisances more clearly and deeply. We have a fantastic creative team and director. Besides, we also have had a series of workshops to prep us in every possible way. The expressions, body language, proper diction, dialogue delivery, voice modulation, look test, costume trials, and more. Baal Shiv is my second mythological show, and mythology is very different from other genres. A lot of research and preparations go into bringing every character to life. No doubt, it is an enriching experience playing such an intense and pious character.”