Tejaswini Kolhapure has carved a niche for herself in the film industry since her debut film, Paanch, in 2005. In the past decade, she has distanced herself from the industry, occasionally appearing in experimental films like Good Morning Sunshine and Zindagi Kashmakash. Now she is all set to foray into the commercial space with her next venture, Dadi Ki Shaadi, a lighthearted family entertainer starring Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor.

In an exclusive interview with mid-day, Tejaswini Kolhapure looks back at her career trajectory and explains why her filmography comprises radical and forward films. She also sheds light on why she stepped away from cinema, recalling being typecast and offered bold characters.