Mykids love to see me on hoardings-renuka

'My kids love to see me on hoardings'

Actor Renuka Shahane does the balancing act between home and career

After a five-year break, actor Renuka Shahane is back to pursue a career which she left for her kids. Renuka now plays the character of Anjali in the recent show 'Jeete Hain Jiske Liye' (Sony). The actor gets in a conversational mood…

Break ke baad
"This break from acting was spent in taking care of my children. My kids are now aged four (Shouryaman) and two (Satyendra). The role that I was offered was interesting. Sandeep Sikcand (creative head Sony) managed to convince me about it. I made this decision because my mother could take care of the kids. My husband (actor Ashutosh Rana) also persuaded me."

'Jeete Hain Jiske Liye'
"I have been an instinctive actor. My acting depends on inputs from the writer, director and co-stars. It's a team effort. I have not played a character like Anjali before. Anjali is an orphan who has a positive attitude. Though she does get hurt easily, she covers it up. She has a wonderful relationship with her husband and children. She allows her children to do what she couldn't as a child. Anjali is not always sweet. She has difficult shades too."

Mama mia
"Shouryaman and Satyendra are very fond of Anjali and love to see me on hoardings. My elder son says that he wants to act. I have been there with them 24/7, so they don't like it when I leave for the shoots."

Then and now
"This is the first time that I am doing a daily. One has to put in long hours. The pattern of shooting has also changed. Short shots are taken after a scene whether the scene demands it or not. Also, directors are changed every new day. Earlier we worked with one director all through."

Simple me
"I have been getting offers for films but I am not interested. I am much more comfortable doing television. I have never been a glamorous person. I am in this profession because of my love for acting. My lifestyle is simple."

'Fan'fare
"During these years at home, I forgot that I am an actor. So, it's nice to know that people still love to see me on screen. I keep getting letters from fans. People come up and say that they have missed seeing me. It's good to know that I have not been forgotten."

Futurescope
"I never plan for the future and neither do I have any dreams. But someday I'd like to direct. My sons are too young to decide what they want to do. They can pursue a career of their choice. Their profession should be their passion."

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