Playing lead roles doesn't matter if you're getting recognised: Amruta Khanvilkar

Actor Amruta Khanvilkar believes character artistes are finally getting their due as good parts are being written for them.

The actor, who has received critical acclaim for her performance in movies such as "Raazi" and "Satyameva Jayate", said she is ok with playing second to the lead if the role gives her an opportunity to shine.

"It is not only about lead actors today. Films like 'Badhaai Ho', 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan' and others are screaming of fantastic second class performances. I love this space. The kind of characters you get to do is so amazing.

"A friend of mine, Amruta Subhash, who played the role of Ranveer Singh's mother in 'Gully Boy', is awarded best supporting actor at Filmfare awards. This is so delightful. At the end of the day, you want your work to be recognised and applauded it doesn't matter if you are playing the lead or not," Amruta told PTI in an interview here.

Having acted in Marathi and Hindi films and TV shows, Amruta said for her it is important to keep surprising the audience.

"I want to reach my audience in every format that I can. For me medium and language doesn't matter, doing different kind of role, gives me thrill. I want to present myself differently everytime. I want to suprise not only myself but the audience too. There is an aim to keep doing good work, it is my highest desire."
"With every project, the struggle starts from square one, like looking for exciting work. The struggle is on and on, I have accepted the way it is."
"I love to dance so I did 'Nach Baliye', I am a very adventurous person so I took up 'Khatron Ke Khiladi', I really wanted to be part of this show."