Bollywood star Triptii Dimri discusses the impact of comedy on storytelling

Actress Triptii Dimri, whose latest release the dark comedy “Maa Behen,” has spoken about the role of comedy in storytelling and shared that people are more likely to absorb and remember an idea when it makes them laugh. Talking about how humour helps in letting everyone bring their guards down and still help serving the truth to the society, Triptii told IANS: “I think the more you can make people laugh and make them understand they don’t listen with that much seriousness.”

“If you say something seriously maybe I’ll listen to you but I won’t take it seriously especially me. But if you see something in comedy and you have fun watching it then it stays with you somewhere.”

“Maa Behen” by Suresh Triveni is streaming on Netflix. It also stars Madhuri Dixit, Dharna Durgaa, and Ravi Kishan in pivotal roles. They are joined by Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh, and Shardul Bhardwaj. At the heart of “Maa Behen” is Rekha, a mother who’s already juggling enough until life throws her the ultimate curveball, a dead body in her kitchen. With her two daughters, Jaya, the responsible one, and Sushma, the wild card, this trio must think fast, lie faster, and somehow keep their nosy neighbours from sniffing out the truth.

Triptii has penned a note for her co-stars Madhuri Dixit Nene and Dharna Durga. She also said that the film was a great experiment for her as an actor. Triptii shared a string of images from the making of the film. It also featured moments from behind-the-camera along with some fun time she spent with Madhuri, Dharna and the director Suresh Triveni. For the caption, she wrote: “This one will always hold a very special place in my heart. Every day brought something new; endless laughter, spontaneous moments, and memories that made every day on set truly worth cherishing.”

“It was also a great experiment for me as an actor, pushing me into new spaces and helping me explore so much more.” She will next be seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Spirit” starring Prabhas. The film is scheduled to release next year in March. The shoot for “Spirit” commenced in November 2025. The Mahurat ceremony of the action entertainer was graced by many bigwigs from the entertainment industry. Mega star Chiranjeevi also attended the event as a special guest.

Along with Prabhas and Triptii, the drama will also see Prakash Raj, Vivek Oberoi, and Kanchana as the supporting cast, along with others. While “Spirit” marks Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s primary professional association with Prabhas, the director has already worked with Triptii in the 2023 release “Animal.”

Meanwhile, Triptii took a trip down memory lane and shared amusing anecdotes from her childhood, saying that she got her fair share of beatings while growing up. She recalled her younger days with humour, and said that getting punished by parents was a common experience. Asked if she’s had her share of scoldings from parents, Triptii said: “I think everyone has gotten a beating from their parents at some point.”

Indo-Asian News Service