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| Pratyusha talks about pressures of a TV actor | |||
| Kavita Awaasthi / Hill Road Media | |||
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There are too many demands on a daily soap actor. How do you handle the pressure? I have to give my production house due credit as they gave me three days off after the accident to recuperate at home. It is a lot for daily soaps as it is not possible to be away from shooting when you have to deliver the episode at the end of the day. They cooperated with me and facilitated me as much as they could. They even let me pack up early and I can't thank them enough. As for pressure, well I realised soon that in this career, pressure is a given and I make sure not to take work home. When I leave my shooting, I switch off from Anandi and become Pratyusha. That helps. | |||
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Tell us about your recent accident? I was travelling by car on Kandivali highway when my car bumped into the car in front of us. The impact was strong and as I was sitting shotgun and not wearing my seat belt, I hurt myself pretty badly. I injured my spine, neck and arms. I had bruises all over. | |||
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We heard you couldn't rest for two weeks as advised by doctors due to shootings. The doctors told me to be admitted for two weeks and recuperate properly but that is an impossible thing in the world of television actors. There were telecast issues and I couldn't have taken that long leave from the show, especially now that the Jagya-Anandi-Gauri track is going on so well. |
How are you able to shoot then? I would pop pain killers and shoot. My co stars and production crew take care of me. They are always looking out, and make me comfortable. I try not to exert myself much and rest as much as I can. But while shooting or rehearsals, I have to give it all. |
How is it feeling to have Balika Vadhu garnering high TRPs? The trps have gone up after a year and it thrills me to no end. It is always satisfying to see that your work is appreciated. As the show was always one of the top grosser, the expectations were always high. I am really happy that we delivered and the audiences love the show's current story line. |
What are you enjoying the most about the current track? Everything- the tension, the twists, the drama and the excitement in the show. In fact, I was happy to know that I won the Gold award for the best debutant. I couldn't attend the event as I was in Jaipur and I regret that I missed the occasion. But Smita di, who plays my saas in Balika Vadhu, took the award on my behalf. It was a high for me. |
What do people advice Anandi to do in this situation? People tell me to shout at Jagya, fight for my right and not give up. They want me to help him come back into the family fold. |
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