'I was never too ambitious' Gracy Singh

'I did not face the camera for two-three years. I was busy and happy even when I was not acting.'
Gracy Singh tells us what she's been doing.
Gracy Singh, who has been a part of some of Bollywood's most loved movies like Lagaan and Munnabhai MBBS, gave up her movie career to pursue her dancing dream.
The actress made a comeback with Kamal R Khan's 2008 film Deshdrohi but it tanked and Gracy disappeared again.
Now, the 35-year-old actress, who shot to fame with the 1997 television serial Amanat, returns to TV with the upcoming mythological show, Santoshi Maa. Gracy will play the title role. The show will air from November 30, Monday to Friday, at 9 pm on &TV.
Gracy talks to Rediff.com contributor Rajul Hegde about her new show and what she's been doing all this time.
What brings you back to television?
I think it’s everyone’s love that I am back on television (smiles). I always wanted to do a show which has a message or makes a difference to the society.
When this offer came to me, I instantly agreed because I was looking to return to TV with a show like this.

What connected you to this show?
I have been performing classical dance dramas of devis in my dance troupe, which I started six-seven years back. I have enacted nine devis on stage, including Santoshi Maa. So there was an instant connect.
I felt this part of Santoshi has not been explored on television.
The makers might even incorporate my dance in the show; we've had discussions about that. Portraying a goddess on the small screen is extremely challenging but also satisfying.
I am a believer myself and given the competitive environment we are in, I don't let negativity affect me. I take time off to relax and enjoy and be content with what I have achieved. That's what the show is also about.

What have you been doing all this time?
I was making and directing dance ballets and classical shows. I did not face the camera for two-three years. I was busy and happy even when I was not acting.
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