It’s not easy to be selective of every role — or the weather that comes with it — but Amandeep Sidhu believes she has finally reached a point in her career where she can take on parts that speak to her, stand apart, and create an impact. So, when Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan came her way, she admits she was sceptical. But after producer Sargun Mehta urged her to attempt a mock shoot, she took the plunge — and the rest, as they say, is history. In conversation with mid-day, Sidhu opens up about the grind of shooting in extreme weather, why her character feels like therapy, and why she believes “being a woman is my superpower.”

Excerpts from the interview.