Mona Singh is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for her ability to successfully reinvent herself with each new role in the OTT space. She has made a smooth transition from television to digital content, demonstrating a keen sense for selecting impactful roles. This strategic approach has established her as a strong performer in the industry. Currently, she stars in the Amazon Prime Video series Maa Ka Sum, which centres on a unique narrative featuring a mother and her son. The storyline follows the son, a math prodigy, who utilises mathematical formulas in his quest to find the ideal partner for his mother.
In an engaging conversation with IWMBuzz.com, Mona Singh speaks about how impactful mothers are in the OTT space today. She also talks about her chemistry with co-actor Mihir Ahuja and the concept.
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I don’t think love or relationships can ever be reduced to a formula or an algorithm. I feel connection is something you experience, not calculate.
Your bond with Mihir Ahuja feels very natural. How did you build that chemistry?
Honestly, it didn’t feel like something we had to “build.” Mihir is a very easy, very sincere actor to work with. We had already worked together earlier as well, where he played my son. So there was a certain comfort and familiarity from the start. That really helped. We spent time together, read our scenes, and just got comfortable with each other. I think that ease is what translates on screen. I’ve always believed you can’t fake chemistry; it comes from trust and comfort, and luckily, we had that.
In the series, Vinita’s son tries to find her a match through math algorithms. What’s your take on it?
I find it quite amusing, honestly. I don’t think love or relationships can ever be reduced to a formula or an algorithm. There are too many emotions involved, too many unpredictable things. Having said that, this generation is very tech-driven, so I understand where it comes from. But I’m still a bit old-school that way, I feel connection is something you experience, not calculate.
Today’s kids are very aware, very opinionated, and very clear about what they want.
What do you like best about Vinita and Agastya’s world?
What I love is how real and messy it is. It’s not this perfect mother-son relationship. They argue, they depend on each other, they get things wrong, and that’s what makes it relatable. There’s a lot of warmth there, but also a lot of honesty. It feels like a slice of real life.
How have mothers evolved on OTT? How is this one different?
OTT has really changed the way mothers are written. Earlier, they were often just there to support the story. Now they are the story. Vinita is not just “a mother”, she’s a woman with her own life, her own choices, her own flaws. She dates, she makes mistakes, she’s figuring things out. That’s a big shift, and I think it’s a much more honest representation.
Is it hard to be the mother of a Gen Z like Agastya?
I think every generation feels that about the next one. But today’s kids are very aware, very opinionated, and very clear about what they want. That can be challenging, but it’s also refreshing. I think the key is communication, understanding their world without judging it too quickly. Vinita and Agastya also struggle with that, and that’s what makes their dynamic interesting.
Why should viewers watch Maa Ka Sum?
Because it’s simple, relatable, and honest. It doesn’t try too hard to be anything else. It’s about relationships, about life, about figuring things out at any age. I think a lot of people will see a bit of themselves in these characters.
You’re doing extremely well in the OTT space. Tell us about the journey.
I feel very grateful, honestly. OTT has given actors like me a chance to explore so many different kinds of roles. I’ve always enjoyed experimenting, and this space allows you to do that without being boxed in. But for me, the approach hasn’t changed—I still look for good stories and interesting characters. The medium is just a platform; the work remains the same.
