India, Jan. 29 -- Pragya Jaiswal started the year off with a bang. She celebrated her birthday on January 12, the same day her recent film Daaku Maharaaj was released. It became a force to be reckoned with despite competition from Game Changer and Sankranthiki Vasthunam. Talking to Hindustan Times, the actor reflects on her role, working with Nandamuri Balakrishna for the second time, the age gap between them, her upcoming work, and more. (Also Read: SS Rajamouli writes '7 Padma Awards for Telugu people this time' in new post, internet says 'sab Indian hain')

Pragya is clearly still high off the success of Daaku Maharaaj, which earned over Rs.120 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk, when she talks to us. "I feel the year started off wi...