After delivering two successful Marathi films this year, Prarthana Beher is now gearing up for what she hopes will be another milestone in her career with the upcoming Marathi film ‘Mardini’. Backed by actor-producer Shreyas Talpade, the film revolves around motherhood and the extraordinary effort a mother makes to protect her child.Talking about the project, Prarthana expressed her excitement and described it as one of the most important films of her career. At the same time, she reflected on the evolving landscape of Indian cinema and praised films like ‘Dhurandhar’ for pushing creative boundaries.
Prarthana Behere in Indian cinema and films like ‘Dhurandhar’ cross boundaries
Sharing her thoughts on where cinema is headed today, Prarthana said, “I have been associated with the industry for many years. Before becoming an actress, I was a journalist and even reviewed films.
Because of our experience, we often end up judging films as critics rather than simply enjoying them as an audience. But films like “Dhurandhar” remind you to watch cinema as an audience member. When you do that, you feel, “Wow, this is something different.”
Indian cinema is moving in an exciting direction.”She added: “I feel proud when films like this are produced. Everyone has different tastes. A film I enjoy may not necessarily appeal to someone else.”
Ultimately, cinema is about entertainment. The important thing is how effectively you entertain the audience. Hindi cinema is doing well today and I am happy to be a part of this industry.”
Prarthana Beher talks about “Mardini”
Speaking about “Mardini,” the actress said that she is happy about this opportunity and considers it a major turning point in her journey.“Very excited. As I mentioned, I started my career as a journalist. Going from there to starring in a film called ‘Prarthana Behere in and as Mardini’ is a big achievement for me,” she said.The actress also revealed that the audience will see her in a whole new light. “People have mostly seen me in glamorous roles so far. This film presents me in a completely different avatar.”For Prarthana, 2026 has already been a memorable year. “Mardini is my third film of the year. The previous two films did very well, including my home production project. So I feel lucky to have been given opportunities like this, and I’m sure the audience will appreciate it.”Adding to the emotional significance of the film is her reunion with child actress Mira. The duo has shared screen space before, and Prarthana believes the existing bond has helped add authenticity to their on-screen relationship.She concluded, “There is a lot of nostalgia because Meera and I are reunited on screen. The audience immediately connects us with our previous work together. In fact, this emotional connection made my job easier while playing her mother. I have always looked at her like my own child, so I did not have to create this bond artificially. It already existed naturally between us.”