Akansha Ranjan Kapoor Recalls Casting Director's SHOCKING Remark For Gram Chikitsalay
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is receiving praise for her role as Dr. Gargi in Gram Chikitsalay. She expressed happiness and recalled a casting director's surprise at her casting.
When Gram Chikitsalay dropped on Amazon Prime Video, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor braced herself for feedback but nothing prepared her for the mix of love, memes, and one very unexpected remark from a casting director.
In a candid chat with Mid-day, the Guilty actress opened up about her journey with the rural comedy, where she plays Dr. Gargi, a role that has unexpectedly resonated with audiences across the board. 'People are being able to [picture] me in this role," she shared. But not everyone saw it coming. 'I bumped into a casting director who said, 'Who cast you for this? I wouldn't have even thought of you for such a role.' So, I hope people can see me [in a new light]."
The remark, though blunt, only reinforces the surprising turn her character has taken in winning hearts. What started as a nervy wait for reviews has now transformed into a flood of affection online. 'The reaction has been good and is getting better every day," Akansha noted. She even finds herself in memes, the modern-day metric of cultural relevance. 'It's stayed with me," she laughed, referring to how much the audience is engaging with her portrayal.
Directed by Rahul Pandey and produced by Deepak Kumar Mishra, the show stars Akansha alongside Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Amol Parashar, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh. The script, penned by Vaibhav Suman and Shreya Srivastava, blends humour with heart, something Akansha was keen to explore.
Though she's grateful for the appreciation, she's also mindful of how the industry works today. 'I wanted my work to speak for me," she said, adding that while she tries to stay away from social media algorithms and popularity contests, she knows talent alone isn't always enough. 'I'm trying to keep up with the market demands," she admitted.
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