Shiwani Chakraborty dreams of playing a Bengali dancer and villain

Shiwani Chakraborty, who has garnered praise for her portrayal of Meeta Kothari in the television show Anupamaa, is looking towards future acting endeavors. She has voiced her ambition to embody a truly villainous character, a departure from the 'grey' roles she has previously undertaken. Chakraborty feels that playing an 'OG baddie' would allow her to test her limits as a performer, drawing inspiration from characters like Dadi Sa from Balika Vadhu.

Beyond her desire for antagonistic roles, Shiwani harbors a deep wish to represent her Bengali heritage on screen. Despite playing various regional characters, she has yet to portray a Bengali woman. She envisions herself in traditional attire, complete with Bangla kantha and alta, as a Thakurain bahu. This role would allow her to explore her culture and set a positive example.

Adding another layer to her aspirations, Chakraborty wishes for her potential Bengali character to be a dancer. While not a trained professional, she has learned Kathak and Western dance forms. She believes that embodying a Bengali dancer would be the ultimate dream role, fulfilling her creative desires and allowing her to showcase a multifaceted performance.