“Sumitra is a very loving character” – Smita Bansal

The popular mother-in-law on the small screen Smita Bansal talks about her character and what makes it special with us.

The talented Smita Bansal who is popularly known as Sumitra in Colors’ show Balika Vadhu feels extremely close to her character in the show.

As seen in the show the character of Sumitra is very calm, sober and down to earth and her bonding with everyone in the house is also very cordial. So when asked to Smita about what makes Sumitra’s character special she says, “Sumitra is a very loving character and Sumitra’s relationship has never suffered on screen whether it’s with young Anandi (Avika Gor) or even Pratyusha Banerjee and Toral Rasputra. She has always been extremely loved towards everyone on screen from the first episode itself and is shown as very giving, selfless person. She always tries to spread happiness around.”

Smita gives the credit to the writer of the show because of his work her character is popular on screen today as she says; “It’s also because the writer’s work is so well about my character that it’s so popular on screen. It’s a complete beautiful character without any shades of grey with each and every relation I play whether it’s as a wife, mother or a daughter-in-law. I truly enjoy my role and have received a lot of appreciation when I go to parties and events saying that we also want a mother-in-law like you.”

So does Sumitra’s character play an important role in influencing many women , she averts, “Yes definitely it has but I also feel the relationship between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law has changed a lot from what things used to be earlier. Nowadays mother-in-laws have become very loving, understanding and supportive towards their daughter-in-law. The entire scenario has changed and off course my character also does influence the masses.”

Well Smita, We wishes you all the best with this show and hopes that you keep entertaining your fans as always.