Mona Singh on meaningful roles over quantity and choosing the ‘right script’: ‘I don’t want a woman to be held only as a moral compass’ |

Mona Singh on meaningful roles over quantity and choosing the ‘right script’ (Image credit Instagram)

With five different releases across 2026, starting with Vir Das starrer ‘Happy Patel’, ‘Ma Ka Soom’, ‘Kohra’ Season 2, ‘Border 2’ and ‘Pritam and Pedro’, few actors can claim as diverse a year as 2026. Mona SinghWith releases in comedy, drama, crime and thriller genres. In a recent interview, Singh reflected on the patience and determination behind his choice, saying that he waited for the right script instead of just being busy.

Mona Singh reveals why she waited for the ‘right script’

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Mona Singh looked back on the journey that brought her here, believing in being patient and waiting for meaningful opportunities instead of taking on projects to stay visible. Reflecting on her career, Mona said her belief in herself never stopped her from shaking, adding that perseverance was central to her journey.Singh said, “I never thought in my life that it wouldn’t happen. There’s nothing impossible. If I had given up, I wouldn’t be standing in front of you today, to be honest. I just kept going, I was consistent, I waited, not for the next script, but for the right script. I think that’s why all my releases look so different … that don’t work as a cure-all, there’s no separate work like my collection. Did the right thing.”

Mona Singh explains what ‘correct script’ means

The ‘Ba***ds of Bollywood’ actress also shares the parameters that guide her script selection, revealing that she actively looks for roles that challenge her as both an actor and a woman.Explaining her thought process, Mona said, “Something that I have never done before as an actor, as a woman. I hope to take on challenges that I have never done before. I don’t want a woman to be just a moral compass… Or just being a relatable girl next door… or just a good mom. Is he running the script? Is he moving the narrative forward? Is her ambition and her resilience being celebrated in the script? That’s what I’m looking for.“

More about ‘Pritam Pedro’

Mona Singh was recently seen in the cyber crime comedy-thriller series ‘Pritam and Pedro’, which is currently airing on JioHotstar. Created and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and directed by Avinash Arun, set in the scenic backdrop of Goa, the show follows the quirky dynamic between a seasoned police detective, Pritam (played by Arshad Warsi) and his tech-savvy cyber genius, Pedro Derbu (Virplay). The assembled cast also features Vikrant Massey as an antagonist.