Shantipriya in Mata Vaishnav Devi

We have heard about Shantipriya, who made her debut in Saugandh opposite Akshay Kumar in the early '90s. Later on she was seen in films like Ikke Pe Ikka, Phool Aur Angaar and Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana. She will now making her television debut. She will now be seen in Mata Vaishnav Devi as the Goddess.
The actress narrated that it was in the midst of the film shoot with Sippy that she got a call from the production house. She was surprised at their call. However, when the story was narrated to him, she did not think twice before signing up for the show.
When asked what made her do a mythology, she said that she was very excited as she will not essay the character of Mata Vaishnav Devi but also her many avatars in the same show. She was kicked about portraying characters in the age group of 18-70 that too in the same show. She has just started shooting for the show and she is keen to see how it shapes up.
Shantipriya also clarified that she has always been around to take up interesting projects in Mumbai. She doesn't know why people have the misconception that she is based down South. She is actually based in Mumbai and have always been available for interesting projects.