Sharmiela Mandre shares how her approach to acting has evolved, prioritising impactful roles over screen time. In a conversation with A Sharadhaa, she discusses her upcoming film, The Devil, directed by Prakash Veer, in which she reunites with Darshan after 18 years in a carefully envisioned role. Drawing on her production experience and inspired by Thashwini, she focuses on scenes that connect with audiences, balancing performance and screen presence while emphasising strong scripts and the importance of every character.