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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Khalli Balli actress Ekta Jain: True happiness is when it's shared
Ekta Jain Khalli Balli actress Ekta Jain marked her birthday not with a party, but with a heartwarming act of kindness. She visited the Gorai-3 area, distributing notebooks, stationery, and sanitary pads to children and women, promoting education and menstrual health awareness. Known for her roles in TV shows like Shagun and Gustakh Dil and films like Shatranj and Tauba Tauba, Ekta has long been committed to social causes. 'True happiness is when it's shared,' she said, emphasizing the joy in giving back. The actress, who was also recently spotted doing yoga with veteran actor Dharmendra, on International Day of Yoga, said, "Dharmendra sir mein bahut energy hai. He truly proves that age is just a number.' She also highlighted how yoga can play a key role in helping today's generation maintain both physical health and mental balance." In an earlier interview with BT, Ekta shared how she is hoping to do meaty roles in films. She said, "With OTT platforms, there are many opportunities for actors, who are cast in supporting roles. I feel it is a very good time for actors like us. There is a lot of competition and actors are getting meaty roles across mediums. I am enjoying this phase where we are able to choose interesting roles." Ekta, who has been part of TV shows like Naina, Inspector Vijay, Kahin Diya Jale and films Taal and Trahimaan, added, "In the past few years, I have got a lot of time to learn new skills, and in addition to acting, I also learnt many things on social media. I shot for an Indo-Chinese film, recently and am looking forward to its release soon." 'Earlier, to bag roles, you were asked to compromise': Ekta Jain reveals the reason behind quitting acting
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Garima Vikrant Singh: Quitting TV is not something I even think about
Garima Vikrant Singh, a seasoned actress with nearly two decades in the industry, expresses her unwavering dedication to television despite venturing into web shows. Garima Vikrant Singh , who has been working in the industry for over the years now, is known for her work in shows like Ishq Ka Rang Safed , Nimki Mukhiya , Namak Issk Ka , Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka! , Gustakh Dil , and Chotti Bahu . Her last TV appearance was in Pukaar – Dil Se Dil Tak in 2024 . Currently, Garima is seen in the web show Gram Chikitsalay. Despite exploring new platforms, Garima's commitment to television remains firm. She says, 'I don't think I'll ever be able to leave TV. If I've come this far, it's because of television. Whenever I get a good role, I will definitely want to do and the web are both platforms for my work. I can balance both, but quitting TV is not something I even think about.' Having worked in the industry for nearly two decades, Garima credits her growth to the roles and people who trusted her with them. 'Every show has given me so much. I thank everyone who chose me for those characters. I still get calls for TV shows, it's just that I am looking out for an interesting role to play on TV."Garima says actors often get typecast and she has faced this in the past. Talking about it in an earlier interview, she shared, "A few years back, when I was 30 years old, I was offered the role of a mother to an actor who was 4 years younger than me. I took it up at that time, but after that, I was only approached for the role of mother."
