On screen, she may be the ideal bahu. Off it, however, Sriti Jha is quirky, wild and a prankster at heart. Viewers will see her unfiltered side as she joins the 12th season of Khatron Ke Khiladi (KKK), ready to put her physical and emotional strength to the test. So, what’s her biggest apprehension going in? “If there is a task related to driving, that will be a challenge,” says the actor, who has yet to master the skill. In a conversation with mid-day before being South Africa-bound, Jha reveals her hopes and fears.

Edited excerpts from the interview.