Shamita Shetty, who made her massive appearing debut with Mohabbatein in 2000, lately discovered herself again within the highlight together with her important function within the film The Tenant (2023). While many known as it her comeback, Shamita will not be significantly discovered of the time period.
“I never really went away to make a comeback,” she quips, including, “I just took my time in choosing the projects that I did. I’ve always given preference to quality over quantity. And that’s probably one of the reasons why I always had a constant, or rather this long gap between every release. But, there’s some interesting work coming my way from OTT platforms now.”
This journey, nevertheless, has not been a simple one, admits Shamita, particularly with the shadow of being the sister of actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra at all times lingering round her.
Observing the distinction within the pondering now, Shamita tells us, “It’s not just a difference in the industry, it’s people’s expectation and perception of you. It’s not just within the industry. Unfortunately, there are constant comparisons and there will always be those comparisons. But, every individual is different.”
“It was difficult for me initially, but I’m fine now. The scenarios are quite a bit changed now. But having said that, there are a lot more changes that are needed, which I think will naturally happen in time,” she provides.
After working for 23 years within the movie business, observing varied adjustments, the actor feels that, “both box office numbers and fan appreciation are important for an actor”. Having stated that, she believes that content material is the king now.
Shetty elaborates, “It’s your story that is the most important. It’s not just about which actor is going to be a part of which film. Your content is the hero. There are so many different OTT platforms with great content that people are experimenting with.”
“In fact, the kind of work or subjects the audience is expecting has also changed, also because they’ve been through so much due to Coronavirus. Now, they want to see content that is real and relatable. So, I think the kind of movies that are being churned out right now, are as for those expectations. But for me personally, it’s about being a part of something different, real, and relatable, that sends the right message,” the actor provides.
Besides movies, Shetty has additionally achieved actuality reveals, together with, Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, Khatron Ke Khiladi 9, and Bigg Boss. Does she suppose it may put her within the a lot talked about small display area?
“I don’t think so,” she solutions, persevering with, “Because you have a lot of mainstream actors being a part of television now, whether it’s judging or whatever. I did some of the biggest reality shows, but I always went back to doing films as well. It’s not about any platform or industry, it’s performing an art. TV is huge, and gives you a great fan following and very good money. The kind of fan following and love that I received after doing shows like Big Boss, I never received doing films. I would never restrict myself when it came to a particular industry,” the actor wraps up.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com