She's a regular face on television and Gujarati film goers would remember actress Shalini Kapoor from the different hit films she's been part of in that language.

The Kolkata-born actress is on cloud nine as she is just back from shooting her bilingual film, a Hindi-Bhojpuri movie produced by Gopi Mallya. Mallya is liquor baron Vijay Mallya's cousin and is entering film production in a big way.

"It's the role Karisma Kapoor had done in 'Anari', in which she was the pampered sister of three brothers. It's a very interesting role and the hero opposite me is Manish Kumar, who is a huge star in Bhojpuri cinema. We recently shot for the film in Ramoji Rao's studio in Hyderabad and it was a beautiful experience," she said.

After being crowned Miss Kolkata in 1996, the dream to make it in the Hindi film industry brought Shalini to the city of opportunities.

"I came to Mumbai to try my luck. Fortunately my family stood by me and goaded me on to try my hand at acting. I got offers in Gujarati films. Since I have the knack of picking up any language, I learnt Gujarati. I have acted in 12 Gujarati films and some of them have been hits. Acting in Hindi films too is on my agenda and the film with Gopi Mallya is just the right beginning. We will be soon going to Bangalore for another schedule."

Shalini says though she has dabbled in both films and television, she wouldn't trade one for the other.

"Today, television is so big that as an actor you are very satisfied. I have always enjoyed working on television simply because it makes you a household name.

"A lot of people are watching your show and they shower you with love and adulation. It feels good to be part of an industry where you are loved so much," she maintained.