'People said I would get DIVORCED': Sudha Chandran recalls signing Kaahin Kissii Roz after she got married

Sudha Chandran, who is currently a part of Colors TV's 'Noyontara' started her journey on Indian television with iconic roles, longevity and a deep connection with audiences. Known for her powerful screen presence, the actor became a household name during the peak of daily soaps, especially through projects backed by Ekta Kapoor. Even today, her work from that era continues to be remembered as a defining phase of Indian television.

In a recent chat with Hindi Rush on their YouTube channel, Sudha looked back at her long association with Balaji Telefilms and the impact it had on her personal and professional life. Talking about signing Kaahin Kissii Roz at a crucial time, she shared how the decision coincided with her marriage and came with its own set of concerns. She recalled, “I got married around the same time I signed the show, and people were convinced that I would get divorced because they said I would never get time to go home. I got a lot of support from my husband, who told me to hold on to this opportunity, and for 8 years straight, I worked day and night. But it was fun, because you were earning fame and money. The money I am making today from television is because of those characters that I played.”

The actor went on to express gratitude towards the working environment at Balaji Telefilms, highlighting how comfortable and encouraging it was for artists. “We were pampered on the sets of Balaji shows. We had vanity vans, and there was no pressure. Many of us came from films, and we weren’t getting work. Sudha added that witnessing the junoon (passion) on the sets of Balaji shows made her happy and made her want to work even more. ” She further explained, “When you start getting the things you manifested, like money and fame, you get even more involved. That is the money with which I bought my house and my cars.”

I got married around the same time I signed the show, and people were convinced that I would get divorced because they said I would never get time to go home. I got a lot of support from my husband, who told me to hold on to this opportunity, and for 8 years straight, I worked day and night. But it was fun, because you were earning fame and money. The money I am making today from television is because of those characters that I played.

- Sudha Chandran

Sudha also reflected on how her earnings evolved over the years, recalling her initial remuneration with honesty and pride. “Let me tell you, when I started working as Ramola Sikand, I used to charge Rs 3,000 per day. Today, I charge 100 times that. It’s not about money; it’s about the fame and respect you have earned because of that money… The dreams you could fulfil because of that money. That is the biggest thing of all, and even though my father had a house in Mumbai, I was able to buy a house for myself with that money.”