Mugdha Godse poses during the song launch of ‘SharmaJi Ki Lag Gai,’ in Mumbai on Feb.19, 2019. AFP

On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, Bollywood actress Mugdha Godse spoke about the festivities and shared how she celebrates the festival. The actress said that she cleans up her house and decorates it to ward off any evil or negative forces. “I celebrate Dussehra by decorating my home in a traditional way.

The main door is decked up with a lovely toran (a door hanging decorated with flowers or mango leaves). I move the furniture around to welcome Dussehra.” The 36-year old actress, who made her Hindi film debut with Madhur Bhandarkar’s “Fashion” and went on to work in movies such as “Jail,” “Heroine” and Tamil film “Thani Oruvan” among others, explained the importance of the festival and how it symbolises the victory of good over evil.

“The spirit of this festival is divine and teaches a lot about the importance of believing in goodness. It leaves with the relief of knowing that Good overcomes Evil at the end of everything and that should remain with us always,” she added. Godse, who made a scintillating debut with Madhur Bhandarkar’s “Fashion” recently enjoyed the positive response to her web show “The Broken News” where she featured along with Jaideep Ahlawat, Sonali Bendre and Shriya Pilgaonkar.

Talking about her inclusion, she said, “Since the producers had already seen me in ‘Bloody Brothers’ — their previous series, they approached me for the part (in ‘The Broken News’). After meeting with the director and reading the part, I was eager to take the part since it was challenging and really fresh.” A former model, Godse was a semi-finalist at the Femina Miss India 2004 competition.

She was one of the judges in a Marathi reality show, Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe. Godse completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Commerce in Pune. During her early days, Godse sold oil and only earned Rs.100 a day.

She then started working out in the gym and participated in local beauty contests. In 2002, she participated and won the Gladrags Mega Model Hunt. In 2004, Godse took part in the biggest modeling contest in India, the Femina Miss India contest. She reached the semi-finals and won the Miss Perfect Ten title. She then moved to Mumbai and started modelling.

Godse has to her credit the Airtel commercial where she shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and the Close-Up toothpaste commercial among the many she has done so far. In 2009, Godse appeared in two films, “All The Best,” and “Jail.” Her film, “Help” opposite Bobby Deol, was released on Aug.13, 2010.

The film “Gali Gali Chor Hai” was released in 2012 and “Will You Marry Me?” was released in March 2012. Godse and boyfriend Rahul Dev appeared in Power Couple reality show. In 2015, she appeared in “Kaagaz Ke Fools.” Last year she was seen in “Mera Fauji Calling.” Despite extraordinary talent, she did not get chance to work on many projects.

Agencies