Actress Ritika Singh, who plays Meenakshi in the web series ‘Bench Life,’ has revealed the real-life inspiration behind her character. Ritika, known for her debut alongside R Madhavan in ‘Irudhi Suttru/Saala Khadoos,’ shared that her role in ‘Bench Life’ is based on the personal journey of the show’s director, Manasa Sharma.
Ritika expressed: ‘My character in ‘Bench Life’ reflects Manasa Sharma’s own story. Watching her transition from a software engineer to a director was truly inspiring. It’s uplifting to see women pursue their dreams with passion, breaking societal expectations. Playing this role made me appreciate the bravery it takes to follow one’s heart.’
‘Bench Life’ provides a fresh perspective on corporate culture, exploring the lesser-known aspects of the IT world, where employees without active projects are termed ‘benched.’ The show introduces viewers to a quirky group of friends navigating the ups and downs of corporate life.
Directed by Manasa Sharma and produced by Niharika Konidela under Pink Elephant Pictures, ‘Bench Life’ boasts a talented cast including Vaibhav Reddy, Akanksha Singh, Charan Peri, and veteran actors like Rajendra Prasad, Tulasi, and Tanikella Bharani. The series, featuring music by P.K. Dandi and cinematography by Danush Bhaskar, is now streaming on Sony LIV.
Ritika Singh has also starred in films such as ‘Guru,’ ‘Shivalinga,’ ‘Oh My Kadavule,’ ‘Kolai,’ and ‘Aandavan Kattalai.’ Her upcoming project is the Tamil action drama ‘Vettaiyan,’ directed by TJ Gnanavel, featuring Rajinikanth in the lead role.
