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Mona Singh Says She Gave 50 Auditions, Took Daily PuneMumbai Bus Before 'Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin' Break

She revisited that struggle on Kaun Banega Crorepati during a promotional appearance.

Overview

  • Mona Singh told Kaun Banega Crorepati she traveled by Ashiad bus from Pune to Dadar each day to audition at Famous Studios before returning home each evening.
  • She said producers Deeya and Tony Singh repeatedly called her back through multiple rounds before finalizing the lead role.
  • Singh estimated she completed about 50 auditions in total and even asked the makers whether they intended to cast her.
  • The role in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin became a turning point that made her widely known and influenced portrayals of female leads on Indian television.
  • She is currently promoting Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos and continues to work across films and OTT projects.