Sheetal Maulik credits Sachin Pilgaonkar for kickstarting her acting career; says ‘He had offered me a role in a Marathi show’

Actress Sheetal Maulik, who is all set to portray Priya Jaiswal in the upcoming TV show Meri Bhavya Life, recently opened up about how her journey into acting began — all thanks to a life-changing suggestion from veteran actor Sachin Pilgaonkar.
Reflecting on her early days, Sheetal shared, “Acting just happened. I’m a trained classical dancer, and I remember performing during one of my stage shows when Sachin Pilgaonkar sir happened to be in the audience. After the performance, I went to meet him to pay my respects, and that’s when he suggested I try acting.”

Initially hesitant, Sheetal admitted that she had no formal training in acting at the time. “I told him I didn’t have any acting education. But he must have seen something in me. He offered me a role in a Marathi show, and that became my acting debut,” she said.
Sheetal, widely known for her role as Sonali Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, quickly found her footing in the Marathi television industry. “Soon, I started getting more roles in shows like Char Divas Sasuche and Avaghachi Sansar. I picked up the craft by being on set — learning to face the camera, deliver dialogues, and express emotions. My journey as an actor began from being a dancer.”

With growing confidence, she gradually transitioned into Hindi television. “After acting in Marathi shows, I took the leap into Hindi TV. Since then, there’s been no looking back. I’ve had the privilege to work with many talented and veteran actors across both industries.”
Grateful for her beginnings, Sheetal concluded, “It was Sachin sir who planted the seed of acting in my life, and I’ll always be thankful for that.”