Mreenal Deshraj is essaying the role of Jhanvi Singh Oberoi, alcoholic rich wife in Ishaqbaaz. 
Mreenal informs, "Probably for the first time I am in a show where I am there from the beginning and also playing a positive character. A positive character who is an alcoholic? She's the wife of a business tycoon Tej Singh Oberoiplayed by Mahesh Thakur. I am the only stylish lady in the show who wears designer sarees and jewellery." 

Initially Mreenal was reluctant to take up the role but later on the creative team had a discussion with her and they showed her the broader view of the role. She adds,"Jhanvi is a character with various shades, people misunderstand her because she is an alcoholic and no one can connect to her due to that. But Jhanvi is a loving person." 

Mreenal feels initially she had jitters on playing an alcoholic character on the camera. "This is the first time I'm playing a person who is drunk all the time.  I was very nervous. But gradually I started feeling comfortable on the camera. Luckily I am on a protein diet now and that is why I don't get proper sleep and for that I have this drowsy eyes all the time and dreamy too. Jhanvi is a rich woman, she dons a rich attire and then she is high on alcohol so lot of contrast."
Mreenal saw Sahib Biwi aur Gulam where Meena Kumari played an alcoholic to prepare for the role. I am only a social drinker who drinks on occasions. This character is always high. I realized the nitty gritties after observingMeena Kumari. I rehearsed properly. Everyone on the set feels I am genuinely high as my eyes are high. Though in reality in the name of alcohol I am drinking apple juice. Mreenal is enjoying portraying a character like this as she says,"I am looking forward to go to the set everyday, as this role gives me enough chance to explore my versatility."