Badass Ravi Kumar fame Shivangi Verma considers TV a 'safe space,' says, 'Most stable platform'

Shivangi Verma, last seen in Prabhu Deva's Badass Ravi Kumar, in an exclusive chat with India Forums, speaks about the USP of being a television actor and reveals how it has helped her in her career.

Badass Ravi Kumar fame Shivangi Verma considers TV a 'safe space,' says, 'Most stable platform'

Actress Shivangi Verma, who was last seen with Prabhu Deva in a cameo role in Badass Ravi Kumar, opens up about the challenges and beauty of being a television actor in today’s ever-changing entertainment world.

Talking about what makes TV actors truly unique, Shivangi shares, “I think the biggest USP of a TV actor is our adaptability. We don’t have the luxury of too many retakes, so we have to deliver with full emotion and presence, usually in one go. Also, we get so used to script changes, emotional scenes, comedy, drama all in the same day sometimes! It makes us very spontaneous and emotionally strong.”

Working in a daily soap also means long hours on set, but for Shivangi, the set has turned into her second home. “Honestly, my makeup room is like my little cozy corner now. I have my small mirror lights, some photos of my family, and my favorite scented candles,” she reveals. “I always carry a small speaker and music keeps me sane between shots. I also have a habit of doing a little meditation in the morning before the shoot begins. The spot dadas, the makeup team  we’ve all become a mini family. That warmth is what makes the set feel like home.”

I think the biggest USP of a TV actor is our adaptability. We don’t have the luxury of too many retakes, so we have to deliver with full emotion and presence, usually in one go. Also, we get so used to script changes, emotional scenes, comedy, drama all in the same day sometimes! It makes us very spontaneous and emotionally strong

- Shivangi Verma

Shivangi also reflects on how long working hours on a set can lead to deep friendships and sometimes, even love. “It’s true  when you spend 12–14 hours a day with the same people, you do end up bonding. Some co-actors become your 3am friends. As for love, I believe it’s very natural if it happens, because you’re seeing the real side of a person, the tired, emotional, and unfiltered side. But I also feel it’s important to know how to separate personal and professional life. If love happens, it is beautiful  but friendships are equally precious.

With the TV industry continuing to stay strong even as OTT and films face ups and downs, Shivangi is confident about the medium she calls home. “I genuinely feel TV is the most stable platform right now. It has a loyal audience; people still switch on their TVs every day at a fixed time,” she explains. “It may not be as glamorous as films or OTT, but it gives you consistent work, steady growth, and a connection with millions of households. And for an actor, staying connected with the audience is everything. So yes, TV feels like a very safe and solid place to be.

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