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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shiny Doshi: The best things in my life came unplanned
Shiny Doshi, who has been absent from television since her role in Pandya Store in 2023, reveals that her break was unplanned due to a lack of appealing roles. She cherishes the experience of married life after a life of continuous work and appreciates her husband's support. Shiny Doshi has been away from the small screen for the past couple of years. The actress, who was last seen in Pandya Store (2023), says that the break has been unintentional. 'Nothing exciting has come my way. I got married in 2021 while shooting for Pandya Store and spent the first two years of my marriage working every day. It was only after the show ended that I truly experienced what marriage felt like. My husband has been incredibly supportive. Plus, this break has given me time to reflect, grow and just be myself.' The actress, who has featured in TV shows like Bahu Humari Rajni_Kant and Jamai Raja, is happy with the way her career has shaped up so far. She shares, 'I kept going to television. Once I achieved financial stability, I started understanding and appreciating the craft more deeply. Looking back over the past 13-14 years, I've realised that nothing I planned worked out as expected, but when I let go and surrendered, magic happened. The best things in my life came unplanned.' Shiny Doshi is married. She married Lavesh Khairajani on July 15, 2021. Their wedding ceremony was a close-knit affair attended by just 25 people, including their immediate families and friends. The actress had to follow the norms due to the pandemic in 2021. She had said in an earlier interview, "We couldn't invite many people due to Covid-19 restricitons."
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shiny Doshi recalls crying on the sets of Saraswatichandra everyday; says ‘For me this acting world was very new'
Television actress Shiny Doshi opened up about the emotional turmoil and nervous beginnings of her acting journey, particularly during her debut show Saraswatichandra , in a conversation on Siddharth Kannan's podcast. 'For me this acting world was very new,' she confessed, recalling the immense pressure and self-doubt she faced early on. Sharing how fate intervened to give her a breakthrough, Shiny said, 'I was giving auditions and after a few rounds, someone from the channel spotted me. They actually gave their card to my mom, who was sitting outside, and asked to meet me the next day.' That meeting turned out to be for none other than Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saraswatichandra, a show that would later launch her into the spotlight. Despite the glamour surrounding the opportunity, Shiny admitted it wasn't easy. 'I was so nervous. I did mock shoots with Jennifer Winget and Gautam Rode—they were phenomenal. Watching them live made me feel like I didn't belong. On my first day, I went into my room and just cried. I didn't understand anything. I was technically challenged,' she shared. She further revealed the emotional toll the early days took on her: 'I would cry every day on set. I had no one in the industry, no one to fall back on. I had to do it—I had no other option.' The journey, however, proved to be life-changing. 'When the show aired—it was Gujarat-based, and I'm Gujarati—it was a moment of validation. Even the relatives who had cut ties with us started noticing. They used to look down on acting. But now, they saw where my mother had helped me reach.' From that tearful start, Shiny Doshi has carved a successful TV career, featuring in shows like Jamai Raja, Pandya Store, and Khatron Ke Khiladi. Her story is a reminder that perseverance often begins in the most uncertain moments.
NDTV
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Pandya Store Actress Shiny Doshi On Her Strained Relationship With Father: "He Used To Call Me A Prostitute At 16"
New Delhi: Shiny Doshi, known for her work in popular shows like Pandya Store and Saraswatichandra, recently shared a deeply personal chapter of her life. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, the actress opened up about her difficult relationship with her late father and shared the lasting impact it had on her. Shiny, who began her acting career in 2013 with Saraswatichandra, said her father left the family when she was very young. The responsibility of supporting her mother and brother fell on her shoulders early in life, and with it came not just financial challenges but also emotional trauma. Recalling a painful memory from her teenage years, she said, "My father used to call me a prostitute. My print shoots in Ahmedabad sometimes went on till 2 or 3 in the morning. My mother was always with me - I was just 16. But when we returned home, instead of asking if we were safe, he would throw accusations. He'd say, 'You're taking your daughter out at 3 a.m.? Are you pimping her out?'" "He had a terrible tongue," she added, holding back tears. When asked if she has forgiven him, Shiny responded, "These are knots in life that can't be untied. I've taken them as life lessons, but even now, I sometimes feel very weak. I never had a father figure to back me up, to say, 'I'm here for you.'" Her father died in 2019 during the Amarnath Yatra. Shiny shared that they hadn't spoken with him for two years before his death. "There's a guilt that lingers," she said. On the work front, Shiny was last seen in Pandya Store, a remake of the Tamil show Pandian Stores.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pandya Store star Shiny Doshi says her father called her a prostitute when she was 16: ‘He had very bad language'
Television actor Shiny Doshi, best known for her roles in Pandya Store and Saraswatichandra, recently opened up in an interview with Siddharth Kannan about her strained relationship with her father. She recalled how, at 16, late-night print shoots in Ahmedabad led him to insult her as a 'prostitute.' (Also Read: It was special, fancy and filmy: Shiny Doshi on her secret engagement) Shiny explained that her mother always supported her acting ambitions, even though she herself had dreamed of becoming a doctor. Early in her career, 'a lot of people in my family' derided her for pursuing the profession. That changed only after Saraswatichandra became a hit. When asked if her father ever stood up for her, Shiny broke down and shared that even her father used to call her prostitute. 'Meri print shoots Ahmedabad mein kaafi late chalti thi — kabhi kabhi 2 ya 3 baje raat ko pack-up hota tha. Mumma har shoot mein mere saath hoti thi, tab main sirf 16 saal ki thi. Aur jab hum ghar aate the, toh aisa nahi tha ki woh poochhte, 'Tum theek ho? Safe ho?' Woh kharab words bolte the — jaise, 'Raat ke 3 baje tak beti ko le jaa rahi ho? Dhandha karwane le jaa rahi ho kya?' (My print shoots in Ahmedabad used to run quite late—sometimes wrapping up at 2 or 3 am. Mumma was always with me on every shoot, and I was only 16 back then. But when we got home, she didn't ask, 'Are you okay? Are you safe?' She'd say harsh things, like, 'You're taking your daughter around until 3 in the morning? What, you're pimping her out?'). He had a very bad language,' she said. Asked if she has forgiven her father, Shiny reflected, 'These wounds are like knots you can't untie. I've learnt my lessons, but I still feel the absence of a father or a fatherly figure to back me up.' Shiny began her career as a model, appearing in several TVCs—one for a soap alongside Saif Ali Khan, bringing her early attention. She made her acting debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saraswatichandra, portraying Kusum Desai Vyas opposite Varun Kapoor. She went on to star in popular series including Sarojini – Ek Nayi Pehal, Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant, Jamai Raja and Laal Ishq. Most recently, she earned widespread acclaim for her performance in Pandya Store.
News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shiny Doshi Breaks Down Recalling Father's Abuse: ‘He Called Me A Prostitute At 16'
TV actress Shiny Doshi opened up in an emotional interview about her traumatic childhood and estranged relationship with her late father. Television actress Shiny Doshi, known for her roles in popular shows like Pandya Store, recently opened up about a dark chapter from her past that continues to shape her even today. In a heart-wrenching interview with Siddharth Kannan, Shiny revisited the deeply painful relationship she shared with her late father—a man she says abandoned her family when she was just a child. Shiny, who made her acting debut in 2013 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saraswatichandra, revealed that her father left her mother and brother when she was very young, forcing her to start working early to support the family. But it wasn't just the financial burden that weighed on her—it was the emotional trauma that cut deeper. Fighting back tears, she recalled a moment that scarred her as a teenager: 'My father used to call me a prostitute. My print shoots in Ahmedabad sometimes went on till 2 or 3 in the morning. My mother was always with me—I was just 16. But when we returned home, instead of asking if we were safe, he would throw accusations. He'd say, 'You're taking your daughter out at 3 a.m.? Are you pimping her out?'" 'He had a terrible tongue," she said, her voice cracking. When asked if she has been able to forgive him, Shiny admitted, 'These are knots in life that can't be untied. I've taken them as life lessons, but even now, I sometimes feel very weak. I never had a father figure to back me up, to say, 'I'm here for you.'" Shiny's father passed away in 2019 while on the Amarnath Yatra. By then, they hadn't spoken in two years—something that continues to haunt her. 'There's a guilt that lingers," she said softly. Despite the pain, Shiny continues to forge ahead. Having earned praise for her recent performance in Pandya Store—an official adaptation of the Tamil series Pandian Stores—she stands as a symbol of resilience, refusing to let her past define her future. First Published: May 11, 2025, 19:41 IST
