Gracy Singh: TV has a wider reach than cinema now

Actor Gracy Singh, who shot to fame as Gauri in the film Lagaan, is back on television after a gap of 13 years. The actor, who was in Kanpur to promote her latest show on TV, says she now wants to do something meaningful for society.
TV is as powerful as cinema today
Gracy says that television has become a very powerful medium now. “I find no difference when it comes to acting on television or in films,” says Gracy, adding, “At times I feel that television is more powerful than cinema because it has a wider reach.Also, the type of advance technology being used in TV shows by the makers is at par with the film industry. As far as promotion of the serials is concerned, channels and producers are leaving no stone unturned. They are promoting their shows just as aggressively.”
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I am satisfied with my life
Lagaan brought Gracy in the limelight but the actor could not sustain her popularity. However, Gracy says she is not disappointed with the way her career has shaped up so far. “I am very satisfied with what I have in my life. I don’t plan things for myself. In fact, I believe in taking things as they come in life. I used to feel happy when my fans surrounded me. Now I don’t have that big a fan following but I am happy and satisfied with how things have worked out for me,” she says.
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Dance is my first love
A trained Bharatnatyam dancer, Gracy says her stage performances keep her busy. “I love dancing. It is something that awakens me spiritually. While performing I feel that I am connect to God and this gives me great satisfaction. I feel that with my unique style of dance I can make audiences do good for others.
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Spreading Gandhi’s values
Gracy is also doing a film named Gandhi The Hero which is about the good Mahatma Gandhi did for society. “I am playing the role of a nun in the movie. The film is based on the values of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji was a true hero and his ideology is still relevant in today’s world. If we all start following Gandhiji’s principals, then the world would surely become a better place to live in,” says Gracy.
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Rain plays a spoilsport
During her first visit to the city, Gracy wanted to explore Kanpur but her tight schedule and the rain played spoilsport. “I wanted to buy some sweets and visit the market to shop, but the rain forced me to cancel my plans. On my next visit, I will surely go around exploring the city,” says Gracy.
WATCH: Gracy Singh repeats her Lagaan look on TV