Anupamaa: Nidhi Shetty reveals emotional reason behind her journey

Actress Nidhi Shetty, who was earlier seen in Jabb Zodiacs Met directed by Ishika Shahi, has recently joined Rajan Shahi’s popular show Anupamaa as Prerna. Speaking about her journey in the industry so far, Nidhi shared that acting has always been her passion.

“I’ve been in the industry for about 9 years now. I started off with a number of ad commercials and digital content, especially with platforms like FilterCopy. After I finished college, I decided to pursue acting full-fledged. Honestly, I feel like I always wanted to be an actress. My parents say that even when I was very little, I loved music and dancing, and I would perform whenever a song played. As I grew up and started understanding the industry more, whenever I watched films or shows I would always think, ‘I want to do this.’”

There is definitely pressure when you enter a show that is already so loved by the audience. But personally, I try not to focus on the pressure

- Nidhi Shetty

A Dream Come True For Nidhi And Her Family

Nidhi shared that her entire family follows Anupamaa and that working with Rajan Shahi’s production house was always a dream for her mother. She said, “It was actually my mother’s dream that I work with Director’s Kut Productions someday. She has watched almost all of Rajan Shahi's shows and is a huge fan. Interestingly, before this role, I had auditioned for a few other characters in the show but things didn’t work out at that time. So when this opportunity came, it felt like everything finally aligned. I truly believe some things are meant to happen at the right time.”

Nidhi Shetty On Pressure And Working With Rajan Shahi

Talking about the pressure of replacing Prerna, Nidhi admitted that entering a popular show comes with its challenges. However, she prefers to stay focused on her performance rather than worrying about the pressure.

“There is definitely pressure when you enter a show that is already so loved by the audience. But personally, I try not to focus on the pressure. I prefer to focus on doing my work honestly and giving my best in every scene. Pressure will always exist in this industry, so the best way to deal with it is to stay focused, keep learning, and trust the process. Working with Rajan Shahi is honestly like a dream come true. I’ve met him a couple of times and he is such a gem of a person. He has a very calm, positive aura, and he treats everyone on set with so much warmth and respect. You can see why his shows connect so deeply with audiences he understands emotions and storytelling so beautifully. Being part of a show created by him is truly special for me.”

Nidhi also spoke about her bond with Ishika Shahi, with whom she has worked earlier. She said, “Ishika Shahi is not just an amazing director but also a friend. She is extremely focused and dedicated to her work and has a very clear vision of what she wants from a scene. Working with her is such a great experience because she knows exactly how to guide actors. I always tell her that the next series she directs, she has to cast me again, because I genuinely love her work and would love to collaborate with her more.”

At the end, Nidhi shared that her main focus right now is to do justice to her character in Anupamaa. She added, “Right now, my only focus is to do justice to the character of Prerna and give my best to every scene. I just hope that the audience connects with her and accepts me in this role. If people love Prerna, that would be the biggest reward for me.”