Pulling off a promising act as Ali Fazal's wife in the web show Mirzapur, Shriya Pilgaonkar felt like a debutant all over again after the show's success earned her further recognition. "It has changed the momentum of my career. More interesting work is coming my way now.

For the first time, I'm experiencing this kind of recognition. When I least expect it, people randomly call out to me by [my character's name], Sweety. People tell my parents to convey their love for me," says the actor, whose ill-fated character was eventually killed off in the thriller. "Even then, I get messages from people on Instagram suggesting ways in which my character could be brought back into the series. They are hilarious, but also flattering." Is she then set to make a return to the show? "I don't know yet."