Rose Garden's Akanksha Puri On Early Career Struggles: ‘Every No Leads To A Yes'
Akanksha Puri, who plays Geet in Rose Garden, reflected on the 'struggling phase' she overcame before beginning her acting journey.
Akanksha Puri has stepped into a bold new role in the recently released OTT series Rose Garden. She and Niyati Fatnani play the leads at the heart of this emotional drama. The series has been garnering attention for its intriguing story and powerful performances.
Akanksha, who portrays the character of Geet, shared insights about her character. She also reflected on the initial struggles she overcame at the start of her journey as an actor.
Akanksha Puri On Overcoming Self-Doubt and the Initial Struggles
Speaking to TOI, the actress candidly spoke about the 'struggling phase" she experienced in her early days, revealing that overcoming self-doubt was one of her biggest challenges.
She said, 'One of the biggest challenges was overcoming my own self-doubt. This industry tests your patience and confidence every single day. Initially, I used to take rejection personally, but over time, I realised that every 'no' is leading you to the right 'yes'." She added, 'Today, I look back and feel those challenges were blessings because they made me emotionally stronger and fearless."
Akanksha also shared how she has always believed in proving herself through her work. She added, 'I feel proud that whatever love and respect I have earned is purely on my merit and hard work."
The Calendar Girls actor has always believed in staying grounded and letting her work speak for itself. 'I am grateful to the audience for loving me for who I am, not just for the characters I play," the actress said.
Akanksha Puri's Character In Rose Garden
Talking about her character in Rose Garden, Akanksha said she was drawn to Geet because of her complex nature. She shared, 'What drew me to Geet was her fearless honesty. She is bold, rebellious, unapologetic about her choices, yet extremely vulnerable when it comes to love and family. She doesn't care about what society thinks, but deep down, she is seeking acceptance."
Rose Garden, directed by Arshad Khan and Niraj Gupta, is set in the small town of Moga in Punjab. The story revolves around two sisters, Simran (Niyati Fatnani) and Geet (Akanksha Puri) and their town's famed rose garden. Harleen (played by Manini Dey), their mother, raised them alone after her husband eloped with another woman. The trio survives by nurturing the same roses that once symbolised love in their family. But as secrets buried beneath the petals begin to unravel, the garden's fragrance soon gives way to whispers of betrayal, heartbreak, and a dark mystery that threatens to shatter everything they have held together.
Rose Garden premiered on July 12 and is now streaming on Hungama OTT.
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