For Mithila Palkar, Mubarak Patel There comes an interesting moment in his career. Not only is this her first full-fledged comedy film, but it also shows how far she’s come by choosing to move at her own pace. Directed, written and titled by Vir Das, and backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the film places Mithila in unfamiliar territory: slapstick humor, physical comedy, action sequences, and a personality that is a far cry from the relatable characters she is best known for.

“It pushed me into a very different rhythm,” admits Mithila while sitting for an interview with IndiaToday.in. he speaks About working with VeerWhose energy was infectious, she says. She recalls that the set functioned almost like a playground: where presence mattered more than looks. Phones were discouraged, not forcibly taken away, but deliberately kept aside. Vanity vans were shared. There was no personal makeup artist hovering around. These industrial comforts were replaced by constant conversation. “We were playing games, singing, talking – feeding off each other’s energy. It’s rare to work on a set like this and it changed everything for us,” she says, describing a set that felt less like a workplace and more like a collaborative space.

Mithila believes that the feeling of collective immersion shaped her performance. Mubarak Patel Demanded the level of spontaneity that is required of an “out-and-out comedy entertainer”, a style he had not consciously explored before. “It was important to stay in the present,” she says, “that environment made it easier.”

Mithila’s physical transformation for the film is also a surprising factor. Unlike her previous screen incarnations, playing the role of a Goan girl, she also found herself stepping into the action arena. The film has three to four action sequences, all performed by the actor himself without any body double. He trained for weeks before executing the stunt, a decision that underlined his desire to push beyond perceived limits. Even his dialogue posed a challenge – the actor had to swear on screen, which was in stark contrast to his real-life personality and the image associated with him by the audience.

Mubarak Patel Reunites Mithila with Imran Khanalmost a decade later Katti BattiWhich, incidentally, was Khan’s last film before his long hiatus. Despite the buzz surrounding her comeback, Mithila says that her equation remained unchanged. “It’s just the way he is,” she says simply. She adds, “So fast. It didn’t feel like that much time had passed.”

That sense of continuity reflects his own journey to Mithila. From Katti Batti To CaravanWhere he shared screen space with the great Irrfan Khan, and now Mubarak PatelHis big screen choices have spanned genres without drawing attention to the fact. When asked if his career is moving at the “right pace”, he doesn’t agree with the idea at all. “I don’t know what the right pace is,” she says, adding, “I’m just grateful that I’m still working.”

Coming from a non-film background – a family where her grandfather was strongly against her becoming an actor, and her sister had a PhD in neuroscience – Mithila grew up understanding risk differently. She recalls giving herself a strict ultimatum of one year to prove that she belonged in the industry. “That was my line,” she says, “and thankfully, things worked out.”

She still insists on auditioning today, including Mubarak Patel. “Good work exists. I love the opportunity to be a part of it. What more could you ask for?” she asks.

That grassroots approach continues to guide her as she moves into bigger, more mainstream venues. Will be seen in Mithila after Happy Patel ghost banglaStarring Akshay Kumar with Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav and directed by Priyadarshan. Although she remains tight-lipped about the details, her enthusiasm is unmistakable. “The set of Priyadarshan is a madhouse,” she says, laughing, “but it’s something that keeps you going. It’s pure entertainment. I can’t wait for people to see it.”

As Mithila turns a year older on January 11, there is a quiet clarity in how she sees success. She doesn’t talk about milestones or stardom, but about gratitude, learning and being present. It appears that the fear he has shed along the way is the pressure to constantly justify his position. The thing she’s most proud of is simple, that she’s still here, still curious, still willing to be uncomfortable.

And that’s what makes it Mubarak Patel An appropriate next step. Mithila knows she has wings, and she’s flapping them to get as far as she can — by staying present, staying grounded, and accepting every love that comes her way. At the end of the interview, when told about a friend who is a big fan of hers, she politely offers to send him a video – without being asked or prompted. It’s a small gesture that says a lot: Even as her canvas expands and her choices become bolder, she remains anchored in the simple joy of connection, treating every expression of love as something that was never imagined.