(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) One of Punjab's biggest stars Sonam Bajwa says this year has been a“pleasant surprise,” as she is finally living her long-cherished dream of working in Hindi films.

Asked if it gets overwhelming to manage industries such as Bollywood and Punjabi cinema, Sonam told IANS:“Well, this year pleasantly surprised me, actually. As an artiste, I always dreamt of doing Hindi films. I am forever grateful for what Punjabi cinema gave to me - what it contributed to my life and my career.”

The actress said she was born in Uttarakhand, raised in UP, and worked in Punjab.

She added:“So, I grew up watching Hindi films and I worked in Punjabi films. But like every other artist, I also had a dream that I should get a big audience. I should also work in Hindi films. I should do such songs. I wish I could have done this song. I wish I would have got such a scene, such a role.”

Sonam, who stepped into Hindi cinema with Housefull 5 and was later seen in films such as“Baaghi 4” and“Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat”, said it was her dream.

“I always used to say to myself, I have to work towards that. And let me just be grateful. Let me just thank God for what I have right now. Because it's very easy to say thank you when you get it. But to say thank you... because they say when you are thankful for a small thing, then you are given a big one... that's what God says,” she said.

“So, I always tried to say thank you in that, so that when I grow up, I can be worthy of it. So, I dreamt of this moment. I always dreamt of doing Hindi films. It's happening,” added Sonam.

The actress calls it a new chapter in her life.

“This year, not one, not two, not three Hindi films came. So now, I am working in Punjab as well. It has never been overwhelming. I was getting a bit stressed out, but then, I am very grateful, and I am enjoying every bit of it, actually.”

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