India, June 9 -- Known for rendering some hit Bollywood numbers such as Lehrein (Aisha; 2010), Tera Rastaa Chhodoon Na (Chennai Express; 2013) and Gulaabo, (Shaandaar; 2015), among others, singer Anusha Mani marked her acting debut with the recently released web series Hai Junoon. While it came as a surprise to her fans, the singer says it was "a surprise to me too". Anusha explains: "I never saw myself as an actor, never aspired to be one. But it was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life."

Since she enjoyed being in front of the camera, the 40-year-old now wants to juggle singing and acting. "I am very keen on pursuing this further. But the world still needs to know that Anusha Mani is an actor too. That said, music is and...