Talking point with Sakshi Tanwar

Did you make a deliberate effort to style yourself differently from your earlier roles?
The look and feel of Crime Patrol is simple and realistic. So I have to look approachable and one among the people. This is a platform where one cannot wear over-the-top make-up and look glamorous. Yet there is a little styling done,so that I do not look grim because the show itself deals with the harsh realities of life.

Why did you take so long to make a comeback on TV?
I was using this time to grow professionally as I was working as a creative head for a show called Samman: Ek Adhikar . The experience was fulfilling.

What attracted you to this show which is based on a lot of heinous crimes in society?
Even though the show presents crime Anup Soni and I try and educate the audience who are watching the show about such crimes. Also,the show seemed like a perfect opportunity to connect with all those people who loved me as Parvati bhabhi.

How strongly did you feel for the victims during the shoot of this show?
Before we started shooting for Crime Patrol,we were shown (at a stretch) the police footage of the crimes that were to be presented during the first few episodes. The crimes committed were so horrifying that it shook me to the core and it took sometime to come out of the shock but now we have decided not to see the police footages at one go.

When you play a character like that of Parvati for eight years,you start living it. Wasn’t it difficult then to get out of that mode?
On the other hand,my character of Parvati helped me when it came to shooting for Crime Patrol. As the hosts,we interact with the friends and relatives of victims and since Parvati bhabhi was loved immensely by the people,this entire exercise is made easier as they treat me as part of their family.

Do you feel broadcasting crime shows has become a must under the current scenario?
According to me,there are a lot of facts that need to be kept in mind while broadcasting crime shows,which is why I think there needs to be a lot of honesty involved as far as the content of the show is concerned and the way it is presented. With Crime Patrol,we get the details of the cases through the police,which means there is no scope of making things up.

You acted in a movie called Coffee House. Anymore films in the pipeline?
I will be seen next in a movie called Saloon in which I play a very unique character. It will be new for me as well as the audiences.