In the play Internal Affairs

In a listicle published by a magazine not too long ago, Shriya Pilgaonkar, along with a few other debutante actresses, was called the next probable Deepika Padukone. "I love Deepika, but I'd rather be the new Shriya," she had responded with a smile. When we caught up with the 27-year-old actor-director ahead of her 66th performance in the popular rom-com play Internal Affairs, she spoke with characteristic candour.