Aishwarya Sharma: On TV, it's easy to get typecast as a negative character
Aishwarya Sharma
Aishwarya Sharma
has been on a conscious break since her appearance on
Bigg Boss 17
two years ago. She shares, 'That's because I'm mostly being offered negative roles. On TV, it's easy to get typecast as a negative character, especially if you have sharp features.
No one looks beyond that to consider your versatility. I did take up two positive roles, but unfortunately, both shows were scrapped. I've also turned down offers due to low budgets. While I'm open to playing a negative character, I'd prefer doing so in the web space, where the roles are fresher and more dynamic.'
Ask her if she feels tempted to take up roles just for the visibility and she responds, 'I'm not concerned about visibility on TV; I'm more focused on finding quality projects.
I understand that opportunities are rare, especially with the competition in the industry. But for me, creative satisfaction outweighs everything.'
'I don't want to take on similar characters and fall into a cycle of template acting, where the job becomes monotonous.'
Aishwarya also addresses the challenges TV actors face when transitioning to the
OTT
space. 'TV actors are often treated as second-rate, and I've personally experienced that.
I'm actively working to break into OTT, but casting directors have told me that due to my overexposure on TV, I may need to wait. I've been in this industry for 10 years, and I've learnt to navigate the ups and downs. I have faith in myself and don't mind waiting for the right opportunity.'
Aishwarya with Neil Bhatt (BCCL/Tejas Kudtarkar)
'There is no trouble in our marriage'
Recently, there were rumours about trouble in her marriage to actor
Neil Bhatt
. Ask Aishwarya about it and she says, 'We are happily married. Just because we're not constantly posting pictures or being seen together doesn't mean we're having issues. We prefer not to be constantly clubbed together in the workspace. We are individual actors with our own paths, but we always support each other. And yes, like any married couple, we do have our disagreements. The rumours about our marriage started because I've rented a place in Malad for my collaborations and shoots.
It's just more practical to have a dedicated space for work, which can be difficult when living with family,' she concludes.
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