Actor Mona Singh talks about, how she has evolved with cinema, “Most of all, I’ll remember how cinema kept changing, and how I changed with it.”
Actor Mona Singh, whose career has all, television, cinema and digital platforms, says the first 25 years of the 21st century have been an era of her personal growth and transformation, just as they have been for the entertainment industry.
From becoming a household name with her work in the 2003 show Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, to leaving a markable impact in films like ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’ and ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, Mona has consistently and fluently adapted to changing formats and new storytelling styles. Her recent work in series such ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ further marked the actor’s ability to act complex, contemporary characters with ease.
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Mona talked about journey saying it as one defined by learning and gratitude. “Personally, it’s been a journey of constant learning and gratitude. I’ve grown with the industry, as an actor and as a person. I’ve been fortunate to play characters that allowed me to evolve, challenge myself and stay relevant across mediums. I feel thankful to still be here, still excited, still curious.”
When asked about the change that surprised her the most, Mona said, “What surprised me the most was how quickly the industry embraced change. OTT platforms opened up a whole new world for actors and storytellers, and suddenly age, genre and format didn’t matter anymore.” She also added the power of social media, “Also, the way audiences connect directly with artists now, through social media, is something I never imagined in the late 90s.”
Looking at how Bollywood has evolved over the last 25 years, she strongly feels the most significant shift has been in storytelling. “When I look back at the first 25 years of this century, the biggest change I see is in storytelling. Stories have become far more real, layered and fearless. We’re no longer afraid to explore uncomfortable emotions or grey characters.”
She also added “But what excites me most is how the audience has evolved. Viewers today are curious, sharp and open to all kinds of stories, big, small, commercial or niche. That shift has been beautiful to witness.”
As 2025 comes to an end, she reveals why she will remember the last quarter-century for courage, “I’ll remember these 25 years for courage, the courage to tell new stories, to break stereotypes, to reinvent ourselves. I’ll remember the love of the audience, the friendships formed on sets, and the joy of doing work that continues to matter.”
She concluded by beautifully expressing the evolution of cinema and herself, “Most of all, I’ll remember how cinema kept changing, and how I changed with it.”
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