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Mona Singh talks about her supernatural show, Kavach and her co-star Vivek Dahiya

By Urmimala Banerjee
| Updated: July 15, 2016 10:27 AM IST

The actress has words of praise for her co-star

Mona Singh's performance as Preet in Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do got her a lot of critical acclaim. The talented actress, who loves everything arty is now back with a hard-core commercial show like Kavach. The actress spoke to BollywoodLife about her new supernatural series and co-star, Vivek Dahiya... Also Read - Mrunal Thakur reveals she is considering freezing her eggs; admits being inspired by this TV actress as she waits for a suitable partner

What attracted you to Kavach?
Ekta (Ekta Kapoor). She is a so good with her narrations. Also, she's brilliant with her characters. It was the beauty of the story-line, a supernatural tale of exorcism. I never did something of this sort before and no one would expect me to be part of such a series. Also Read - Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya thanks fans for giving her privacy after her traumatic accident; shares health update

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I think it is unfair to compare our show with dailies that have introduced supernatural elements in family dramas. Kavach is a finite series. It is purely a tale of supernatural powers and exorcism.

Are you a fan of the horror genre?

I am not a fan of horror films. Kavach is not horror per se. It's spooky, eerie, thrilling. It is also a tale of passion and obsession with a bit of sauciness. There is a lot of drama on the show.

What do you like about your character, Paridhi?

She has got 50 shades to her after getting possessed (laughs). Paridhi's an archaeologist by profession. It is an interesting journey from a non-believer to a believer in spirits, kaala jadoo and so on.

Do you ever get scared seeing a shadow at home?

Yeah I do. It scares the shit out of me. After a while, the mind starts playing games. It is a psychological problem. Once you tell your mind to shut up, you can sleep peacefully. But it does get spooky home alone.

Kavach has replaced a chart-topping show like Naagin. Did you ever feel the pressure?

I am sure the channel and producers felt the pressure. As actors, we only need to act well.

This is Vivek Dahiya's first outing as a romantic hero. How is he as a co-star?

He is a superb guy. Vivek's very sweet and he is out there to learn. Our first scene was a romantic one and Vivek told me that he's played an ACP, a macho man before. He told me to tell him if he was going wrong. I thought it was damn sweet. Male actors are always on an ego trip and don't talk about their nervousness. Vivek and I hit off from day one.

Maheck has been replaced by Ssara Khan due to her injury. Do you feel it will affect the show as people liked Maheck's portrayal of Manjulika?

I feel everyone is irreplaceable. People remember the character more than the actor. On TV, anything is possible. Just look at Balika Vadhu.

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ByUrmimala Banerjee
Updated: July 15, 2016 10:27 AM IST