Kept refusing offers as people wanted me to do another 'Sairat': Rinku Rajguru

Contrary to what many would have thought, Rinku Rajguru didn't go on a movie-signing spree post her debut "Sairat" and actor says she picked minimal work as everyone was only keen on offering films similar to Marathi blockbuster.

Rinku rose to fame after her poignant debut in Nagraj Manjule's 2016 "Sairat" that cut through audience, beyond any langu barrier. actor n featured in next year's "Manasu Mallige", Kanna remake of "Sairat" and returned to screen in 2019 with Marathi film "Kaagar". 

"'Sairat' became such a huge hit, that everyone thought even y wanted to make 'Sairat'. But I didn't want to do 'Sairat' and play Archie's character again. I wanted to do something different. But that's all that was coming my way. So I kept turning down all offers and took this gap," Rinku told PTI in an interview.

18-year-old actor said though re are people who feel she should do more work, she doesn't feel need to pick up films just to be seen on screen. "I never felt pressure to be on screen and do more work. I'm very clear about kind of work I want to do. 

"I don't like films where hero fights goons and rescues damsel in distress. It seems se are kind of films working. But I don't see myself re. I don't mind waiting, that doesn't rattle me," she said. Rinku believes wait finally paid off with her digital debut "Hundred", co-starring Lara Dutta. 

Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar VIP, eight-episode comedy-action series chronicles misventures of two women of contrasting natures, set in backdrop of Mumbai, its chawls and crime gangs. Solapur-based actor said Ruchi Narain, co-director of series, offered show to her when she was in Mumbai to promote a Marathi film last year.  

" fact that y h written role keeping me in mind was so heartening for a young actor like me. I have never done comedy before and I thought I finally have a chance to do something different. It was quite a challenge for me because it's true when y say it's easy to make people cry but difficult to make m laugh.

"But once I understood my character, I didn't let go and comedy started to flow. What helped was script. It was so well written, I instantly fell in love with it. I knew I h to do it."

show follows story of a terminally-ill woman looking for thrills, played by Rinku, who is hired to be an undercover nt by an ambitious female cop (Lara) looking for a promotion. As y both unite to accomplish ir own goal in 100 days, chaos ensues.

Rinku said she was intimidated to work with Lara, but felt at ease when she met her. 

"She's Miss Universe and has such a stunning personality, I was a bit nervous. But I h such a blast working with her. re's so much to learn from her because she has been working for so long. On set, it never felt like we are working with 'Lara Dutta.' She never let anyone feel that she has tremendous experience. It was so easy to work with her," she ded.