"When I was at the peak of my career, I used to juggle four shifts in a day. So, television doesn't scare me," says Jaya Prada, who is at the threshold of a new beginning. With over 300 films behind her, the veteran admits to feeling like a "debutant" as she switches gears to the small screen with Perfect Pati. Though she had hosted a regional talk show earlier, returning to television was not an easy decision for her.

"I had been getting television offers for a while, but I was always busy with films. Even when the channel approached me for this role, I took a long time to give my consent," she says. Her stint in movies saw her become a style icon — her look in Tohfa (1984) became such a rage that it spawned a line of sarees. Grateful that she has the ability to make an impact on viewers, the actor says she wants to bring about a shift in mindset with her new role.