Aahana Kumra has spent days wondering when would stage artistes get the validation they deserve, but today she considers herself fortunate that due to digital platforms, actors like her do not have to beg for work or be bitter that star kids get it easy.
The Lipstick Under My Burkha actress did theatre for more than a decade before venturing into TV series, films and digital platforms.
“The best part about what’s happening right now, for actors like me, is that we have a great platform like the internet, through which our work is reaching across. I don’t have to beg for work anymore,” Aahana said. “There was a time I used to think, instead of taking so many auditions, can’t they just come and watch our play? I used to feel just because someone comes from a film family, they get work faster, whereas we have to do 10 auditions for one project,” she added.
Outsider versus insider
The 34-year-old actress says though the outsider versus insider debate will exist, she has never been bitter about it. “As an actor, I don’t get too many options. I don’t come from a film family. It is not easy for women, especially when you don’t have a Godfather backing you. I have made peace with it. I am getting lesser films, but I am content. I will eventually reap benefits.” — PTI
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