'I like portraying morally grey characters so that such people feel seen'
India, Oct. 22 -- H
arleen Sethi wants to use her craft to bring morally grey characters to life, giving visibility to people whose choices may not always align with society's idea of right and wrong. In the web series Shaque: Trust No One, released last month, she plays Shreya, who betrays her friend (Parineeti Chopra) by indulging in infidelity.
Though understanding the character's complexities was "challenging", Sethi says she saw an opportunity in it. "I took it up as a responsibility to give a voice to a grey character and make such peoplefeel seen."
For Sethi, portraying such characters means looking beyond personal beliefs: "Right and wrong in society is subjective. Humans are not always black and white, and when we see these kind of characters on screen, an understanding is created."
Working alongside Parineeti Chopra and Jennifer Winget in the show was another highlight for Sethi. She says Chopra's confidence, particularly in the face of online trolling over her post-pregnancy weight gain, left an impression on her. "Parineeti is comfortable in her own skin. I don't think she gets affected by what people are saying. When women speak and carry themselves with confidence, it motivates you," she says.
The show also gave Sethi a lasting friendship with Winget. Having attended her co-star's wedding recently, she says it was emotional to witness her journey with William Ishmael unfold. "We shot this show a year-and-a-half ago, when she had shared her love story with Will. I saw her go from being a girlfriend to a fiancee, and then a bride," she ends....
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