India, Nov. 14 -- Actor Mona Singh is still basking in the success of the web series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. She chose the role with great care, but reveals that being selective has its own share of pros and cons. Prod further and she reveals, "I was approached for (TV show) Anupamaa years ago. But by then, I had decided that I didn't want to continue doing TV. Hence, I denied the show." At that point in her career, the 44-year-old had made the conscious decision to focus on OTT projects by choosing character-driven roles, adding that she never takes up roles "just to be seen". "For me, what matters is whether the role makes me happy and connects with me. I don't want to regret my decisions later or carry any negative energy on set," she explains. The titular role eventually went to actor Rupali Ganguly, who has been portraying the character for over five years now. "I'm really happy for Rupali and (producer) Rajan Shahi. She is doing such a fabulous job, I think that role was meant for her, and she has owned it beautifully," the actor opines. But this approach to roles is not always easy. "It means waiting for the right project to come your way, but I'm okay with that. I don't regret being selective," the actor shares. In the evolving dynamics of the industry, Mona acknowledges that social media often influences casting decisions. "We've all heard of instances where influencers with huge followings get cast to pull in more views," says the actor, whose recent outing, Thode Door Thode Paas, revolves around the overuse of digital media and the much-needed digital detox. "I feel fortunate that people still value what we bring to the table as actors, not just the number of followers we have," she ends....