With five very different releases throughout 2026, starting with Vir Das starrer ‘Happy Patel’, ‘Ma Ka Sum’, ‘Kohrra’ Season 2, ‘Border 2’ and ‘Pritam and Pedro’, few actors can claim a 2026 as varied as Mona Singh‘s with premieres spanning comedy, drama, crime and thriller genres. In a recent interview, Singh reflected on the patience and conviction behind her choices, saying that she has always waited for the right script rather than simply 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 rather than accepting projects simply to remain visible. Reflecting on her career, Mona said she never allowed setbacks to shake her belief in herself, adding that perseverance has been central to her journey.Singh said: “I’ve never thought in my life that it’s not going to happen. There’s nothing that’s impossible. If I’d given up, I wouldn’t be standing in front of you today, honestly. I just kept going, kept going, kept waiting, not the next script, but the right script. I think that’s why all my releases look so different. They don’t look like a random collection of work, I haven’t done the right… work.”
Mona Singh explains what “correct script” means.
The ‘Ba***ds of Bollywood’ actress also shared the parameters that guide her script selections, revealing that she actively looks for roles that challenge her both as an actor and as a woman.Explaining her thought process, Mona said, “Something I’ve never done before as an actor, as a woman. I hope that I myself will take on challenges that I’ve never done before. I don’t want a woman to stand only as a moral compass… or just being the relatable girl next door… or just a good mom. Does she drive the script? Is it moving the narrative forward? Are their ambitions and resilience celebrated in the script? That’s what I’m looking for.“
More information about ‘Pritam Pedro’
Mona Singh was recently seen in the cyber crime thriller comedy series ‘Pritam and Pedro’ which is currently streaming on JioHotstar. Created and produced by renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and directed by Avinash Arun, set against the scenic backdrop of Goa, the show follows the eccentric dynamic between a seasoned police detective, Pritam (played by Arshad Warsi) and a tech-savvy cyber genius named Pedro (played by Vir Hirani in his acting debut). The ensemble cast also features Vikrant Massey as the antagonist.