Tanya Abrol , known for playing Balbir Kaur in Shah Rukh Khan 's sports-drama Chak De! India, has recently joined the cast of Badall Pe Paon Hai. The actor speaks to Hindustan Times about her new show, Shah Rukh and more. Excerpts from the interview.

(Also read: Sargun Mehta on Badall Pe Paon Hai: ‘Essential for main character to have dreams and aspirations’ ) Tanya Abrol on Badall Pe Paon Hai On being asked about her motivation behind being part of Badall Pe Paon Hai, Tanya says, “A couple of things actually. First of all, the name of the show Badall Pe Paon Hai is the song of my debut film Chak De! India. I was thinking it was a song from Chake De, and they have named a show on that.

I liked Lali's character when I read about it. Usually, when there is a maid's character, people may not want to do it. But Lali does not come across like that.

She is like a family member and is very quirky, sharp and eager to learn. So, I thought I had a lot to do while playing this character. So, that was my motivation.

” A post shared by Tanya Abrol (@tanyaabrol) Tanya Abrol on her shooting experience in Punjab Tanya also hails from Punjab as her new show is also shot there. When quizzed if playing the character comes with ease to her and if she feels the series has been able to maintain the authenticity of the cultural nuances, she points out, “Yes, it is a wonderful thing that the producers are shooting the entire show in Punjab. It is 6-7 kilometres from my mother's home.

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