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- Time of India
Working as a software engineer gives me financial independence to pursue acting: Raviksha Shetty
My debut was supposed to happen much earlier, but a road accident significantly delayed it,' shares actress Raviksha Shetty. Undeterred, she recovered swiftly and is now off to an impressive start in Kannada cinema.
'I signed Peter, where I was paired opposite Rajesh Dhruva,. I am also acting in films like Seat Edge, Marika, and more. I'm glad for this decent beginning as an actor, and can't wait to see myself on the silver screen.'
'AS A FRESHER, I CAN'T DEMAND A CERTAIN PAY, BUT I CAN ENSURE THE QUALITY OF MY WORK'
A software engineer at a private firm in Bengaluru, Raviksha shares, 'I believe in financial independence. Coming from a middleclass family, my interest in acting was met with negativity due to the hurdles newcomers face.
To overcome this, I decided to work until I establish a strong foothold in the industry. This also ensures I don't compromise on the quality of my work. As a fresher, I can't demand a certain pay, which is annoying, so an alternate financial source is crucial for me to sustain myself.
With work-from-home options and by using my leaves for shoots, I'm managing both perfectly.'
'MY ROLE CHOICES ARE DRIVEN BY WHAT RESONATES WITH AUDIENCES'
'As newcomers, we don't have many options,' she acknowledges. 'But as an audience, I know certain characters leave an everlasting impression. I aspire to play those kinds of roles — ones that make a huge impact and remain etched in viewers' minds for years,' Ravishka says.
