“I Would Return Home at 11 at Night After Auditions”: Mona Singh on Her Struggle Before Jassi

Known for her versatility and effortless screen presence, Mona Singh has carved a distinct space for herself in the entertainment industry. Whether it is television, films or OTT, the actor has consistently brought her own magic to every character she portrays, leaving a lasting impression on audiences. Proving her range and ability to seamlessly move between diverse roles, Mona Singh truly owned 2026 with six varied projects — Happy Patel, Border 2, Kohrra Season 2, Subedaar, Maa Kasam and Pritam Pedro. Her journey is a testament to her dedication, perseverance and passion for the craft.

Reflecting on the early struggles that shaped her journey, Mona opens up about the determination and family support that kept her going during her initial days in Mumbai. Recalling the days of travelling long distances for auditions and facing repeated rejections before landing her breakthrough role as Jassi, she shares, “When I started my acting journey, I was very new and didn’t know anyone in the industry, but my family supported me. My dad had told me not to shift right away. He said, ‘Since you don’t have work at the moment, I don’t want you to move there right now. You don’t know anybody there. Once something is confirmed, then you can move I said, ‘Okay.’

“Back then, I was still new and didn’t have much experience. I used to travel from pune via the old highway to mumbai. I would get off at Dadar, travel to Mahalakshmi for auditions, and return home at 11 at night. I would tell my parents, ‘Today, I gave this audition, I did this, I did that. There were so many calls when I would get shortlisted but still wouldn’t get the role. And then, you know, I auditioned for Jassi, and there was no looking back.”

Continuing her journey of exploring diverse stories and characters, Mona Singh will next be seen in Vikas Bahl’s upcoming film Bolo Bolo Bolo. With her ability to bring authenticity and depth to every performance, the actor continues to push her creative boundaries and take on stories that challenge her as a performer. As she embraces new opportunities and diverse roles, Mona remains committed to evolving with every project and making each on-screen appearance memorable.