I was a big fan of the show and that's why I agreed. Reality is put forth so beautifully through the story,' Farida said.Д«alika Vadhu went on air four years back.ДЇarida's character is brought into the show during peak events, and she is glad Badi Jiji facilitates the story forward. It makes you think if this is the right thing or the wrong thing to do.

And seeing young Anandi get married and the social message that the show carries makes it different. From the very beginning, I have been a fan of the show. 'I am proud to be associated with such a show.

The 63-year-old makes an on-and-off appearance as Badi Jiji on the show which initially dealt with the perils of child marriages and now highlights empowerment of a village belle. She says the show is different for its social messages and it depicts the reality of the society. Veteran actress Farida Jalal is proud of her association with Balika Vadhu, the tele-serial which is nearing 1,000 episodes. It's like doing the same thing again and again is also quite boring,' she said.

'I feel that they (audience) should let go of it (my image) sometimes too.

'Even though I am so old, they think of me as a cheerful, happy-go-lucky character,' she said, adding that she needs to try her hand at other roles too.

Farida is glad that whether it is through her movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai or through her shows Shararat and now Balika Vadhu, she is able to put a smile on the viewers' face.

If I believe in something, I will do it, if I don't, I won't do it.' She says, 'I am very close to the character. It is this similarity which helps her play the role easily.

Badi Jiji, a character shown elder to the show's Dadisa, essayed by Surekha Sikri, is much like what Farida is in real life.

I would love to be a part of the show always,' she said. I love the fact that she carries the story forward. When Badi Jiji comes into the house, there are many things which are going wrong and she rectifies them.

Farida's character is brought into the show during peak events, and she is glad Badi Jiji facilitates the story forward.

Balika Vadhu went on air four years back.

Reality is put forth so beautifully through the story,' Farida said.

'I am proud to be associated with such a show.

The 63-year-old makes an on-and-off appearance as Badi Jiji on the show which initially dealt with the perils of child marriages and now highlights empowerment of a village belle.

Veteran actress Farida Jalal is proud of her association with Balika Vadhu, the tele-serial which is nearing 1,000 episodes.

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