YouTuber-turned-actor Prajakta Koli, known as Mostly Sane, says she feels more connected to her character Dimple Ahuja in the upcoming third season of Netflix’s hit series Mismatched than ever before.
Speaking to Moneycontrol from the sets of Season 3, Koli shared that a time jump has changed Dimple’s life in many ways. “This is the most I have felt for Dimple. This is the closest I have felt to her in all these three seasons,” she said.
Relating to Dimple’s flaws and strengths
Koli opened up about how she relates to her on-screen persona. She admires that Dimple knows what she wants and is stubborn about doing things her way. However, she questions Dimple’s tendency to not give enough chances to people and her impulsive reactions.
“She is so adorable and so flawed and she wears all her flaws on her sleeve, and I really look up to that,” Koli said. Her parents have watched all seasons and are among the fans waiting for Season 3.
From YouTube to films and OTT
Koli made her Bollywood debut with Jugjugg Jeeyo and has since acted in Neeyat, Khayali Pulao, and Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti. She will soon appear in Amazon Prime Video’s show Andhera with Vatsal Sheth.
Reflecting on her journey, Koli said the discomfort of stepping out of her YouTube universe has been enjoyable. “I never thought I would ever be able to step out of my universe of making YouTube videos into actually acting,” she admitted.
On content creation and industry changes
Koli believes the industry has become one whole pool of content – no longer just films, OTT, TV, or YouTube. She loves that diverse stories are coming from different parts of the country, with more gender-mixed writing rooms.
She also discussed content blocks as a YouTuber. When it first happened, she thought her career was over. “But eventually, I made my peace with it,” she said.
Wedding plans and ‘She Creates Change’
Koli got engaged to Vrishank Khanal last year but smiled off questions about wedding plans. “None yet,” she said, adding that she does not want to discuss it.
She also spoke about her project She Creates Change, a film about girl education and climate action made by nonprofit Room To Read. Koli has been working with the organization for several years and is happy the film is getting recognition.
Mismatched as her learning school
Koli called Mismatched her “school for almost five years now.” She credited director Akarsh Khurana as a strong anchoring figure in her life, helping her grow professionally and personally.
With Season 3 currently shooting, fans will have to wait to see how Dimple Ahuja has evolved – but Koli promises it will be her most connected performance yet.
