<p>Actor Mahie Gill, who will soon be seen alongside Abhay Deol in the web series <em>1962</em>, says she enjoyed reuniting with the star after more than a decade.<br /> </p>.<p>"It was an amazing experience and there were plenty of old memories. We wanted to work together earlier as well but that never happened," she tells <em>DH </em>in an exclusive interview.<br /> </p>.<p>Mahie previously acted opposite Abhay in the 2009 release <em>Dev D</em>, which received rave reviews from the target audience. The Anurag Kashyap-helmed film was an adaptation of the yesteryear classic <em>Devdas </em>and revolved around the journey of a young man while highlighting his troubled personal life. Mahie essayed the role of the idealistic Paro, garnering praise with her bold performance. The film also featured Kalki Koechlin in a key role.<br /> </p>.<p>Many thought <em>Dev D</em> would open new avenues for the 'Chandigarh ki Kudi' but things didn't go as planned. The actor failed to establish herself as an 'A-lister' as films such as <em>Zanjeer</em>, <em>Gangs of Ghosts</em> and <em>Buddha in a Traffic Jam</em> did not live up to expectations. The actor says that she was not too affected by these setbacks as 'cinema chose her'</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/durgamati-movie-review-bhumi-pednekar-steals-the-show-with-her-powerful-performance-926037.html" target="_blank">‘Durgamati’ movie review: Bhumi Pednekar steals the show with her powerful performance</a></strong><br /><br />"These things just happened. My first film chose me not the other way. I started off with a certain type of roles and similar offers came my way," she adds.<br /> </p>.<p>Mahie is hoping to begin a new chapter in her career with the previously-mentioned series <em>1962</em>, which features her in the role of an Army officer's wife. The actor says that she took up the role as Army wives are strong women who make 'silent sacrifices'.<br /> </p>.<p>"I have never done such a role/show before and we actors look for such opportunities," says the actor.</p>.<p><em>1962 </em>has an ensemble cast that includes Anup Soni, Satya Manjrekar and singer-actor Meiyang Chang. The Mahesh Manjrekar-helmed series is set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from February 26</p>
<p>Actor Mahie Gill, who will soon be seen alongside Abhay Deol in the web series <em>1962</em>, says she enjoyed reuniting with the star after more than a decade.<br /> </p>.<p>"It was an amazing experience and there were plenty of old memories. We wanted to work together earlier as well but that never happened," she tells <em>DH </em>in an exclusive interview.<br /> </p>.<p>Mahie previously acted opposite Abhay in the 2009 release <em>Dev D</em>, which received rave reviews from the target audience. The Anurag Kashyap-helmed film was an adaptation of the yesteryear classic <em>Devdas </em>and revolved around the journey of a young man while highlighting his troubled personal life. Mahie essayed the role of the idealistic Paro, garnering praise with her bold performance. The film also featured Kalki Koechlin in a key role.<br /> </p>.<p>Many thought <em>Dev D</em> would open new avenues for the 'Chandigarh ki Kudi' but things didn't go as planned. The actor failed to establish herself as an 'A-lister' as films such as <em>Zanjeer</em>, <em>Gangs of Ghosts</em> and <em>Buddha in a Traffic Jam</em> did not live up to expectations. The actor says that she was not too affected by these setbacks as 'cinema chose her'</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/durgamati-movie-review-bhumi-pednekar-steals-the-show-with-her-powerful-performance-926037.html" target="_blank">‘Durgamati’ movie review: Bhumi Pednekar steals the show with her powerful performance</a></strong><br /><br />"These things just happened. My first film chose me not the other way. I started off with a certain type of roles and similar offers came my way," she adds.<br /> </p>.<p>Mahie is hoping to begin a new chapter in her career with the previously-mentioned series <em>1962</em>, which features her in the role of an Army officer's wife. The actor says that she took up the role as Army wives are strong women who make 'silent sacrifices'.<br /> </p>.<p>"I have never done such a role/show before and we actors look for such opportunities," says the actor.</p>.<p><em>1962 </em>has an ensemble cast that includes Anup Soni, Satya Manjrekar and singer-actor Meiyang Chang. The Mahesh Manjrekar-helmed series is set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from February 26</p>