Actress Tania speaks with Gautam Kapil on Radio Haanji about her movie Kankan De Ohle, promotional tour burnout, relationships, and her Bollywood debut
Punjabi cinema favorite Tania recently joined host Gautam Kapil on Radio Haanji 1674 AM for a candid conversation about her upcoming film Kankan De Ohle. Known for her expressive performances and strong screen presence, Tania shared insightful details about her role as Karmo, the underlying emotional core of the film, her personal habits on tour, and her upcoming Bollywood project.
The Heart and Message of Kankan De Ohle
Describing the essence of Kankan De Ohle, Tania highlighted that the film’s narrative is deeply rooted in simplicity and cultural authenticity. Rather than relying on exaggerated drama, the story touches upon sensitive social themes and meaningful human connections that resonate across generations.
"A story truly stays with the audience when people can relate to the characters on a personal level," Tania shared during the interview. "My focus as an actor is not just to be remembered as Tania, but for the character Karmo to leave a lasting impression in the hearts of the viewers."
Unlike film festival releases that reach a limited audience, Tania emphasized her excitement that Kankan De Ohle is receiving a full commercial theatrical release, making its culturally rich narrative accessible to global Punjabi audiences.
The Behind-the-Scenes Reality: Shoot vs. Promotional Exhaustion
When asked whether shooting a film or promoting it is more challenging, Tania candidly admitted that promotional tours are far more exhausting. While movie shoots follow a structured schedule, promotional tours demand constant travel across cities with minimal rest.
To cope with early morning wake-up calls while traveling, Tania shared a funny personal habit: she places multiple digital alarm clocks in different corners of her room so she is forced to physically get out of bed to turn them off—though she humorously confessed that she often sneaks right back to sleep!
Preserving the Inner Child and Personal Values
Beyond cinema, Tania spoke about the importance of holding onto innocence amidst industry pressures. A self-proclaimed soft-toy collector, she shared how maintaining her inner child helps her stay grounded through life's highs and lows.
Reflecting on broader themes of relationships and life choices, she also offered a thoughtful perspective on marriage and commitment:
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Mutual Readiness: Marriage requires emotional maturity and genuine readiness from both partners.
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Equal Effort: Relationships thrive when both individuals prioritize caring for one another equally.
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Honest Communication: If someone isn't emotionally or professionally ready for commitment, it is better to communicate politely rather than rush into decisions under societal pressure.
Language Journey and Versatile Acting Career
Though deeply connected to Punjabi cinema today, Tania revealed an unexpected detail about her upbringing: having been born in Jamshedpur and raised across locations, she learned to read and write Punjabi later in her academic journey through open board examinations.
With a background in theater, Tania continues to break typecasting barriers—transitioning effortlessly between intense, emotionally grounded roles in films like Kankan De Ohle and energetic, commercial performances. Closing the interview on an exciting note, Tania confirmed that she has completed shooting for her upcoming Bollywood debut, marking a major milestone in her career.
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