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Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shiny Doshi: Initially, I entered this industry to earn money
Shiny Doshi reveals her initial foray into acting was driven by financial need rather than passion. The actress gained recognition through Saraswatichandra, a Sanjay Leela Bhansali production, marking her serious acting debut. It's been over a year since Shiny Doshi was last seen on television, following her role in Pandya Store. Since then, the actress has been noticeably absent from screens — a decision she says was not intentional. Shiny has been acting for over a decade now, but she never planned to be an actor in the first place. Sharing about it, she says, 'Honestly, initially I entered this industry to earn money. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to do TV or films — I just took up whatever came my way. Then Saraswatichandra happened, and things changed.' The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-produced show gave her visibility, audience appreciation, and her first serious acting experience. 'That was the first time I learned acting — on set, without any formal training.' The early phase was financially and emotionally tough. The actress says, 'Payments in TV usually come after 90 days. I was working almost every day, but couldn't take on other projects. My savings were gone quickly. I had no contacts in Mumbai. My mother was the only person I could rely on.' Shiny moved to Mumbai around the age of 23, and the adjustment was significant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'The energy and drive you have at that age is different. I don't think I could go through that kind of struggle now.' She admits that fear and pressure shaped many of her early choices. 'My mother had supported me completely — she'd fought with family to help me pursue this. That brought a lot of pressure. Sometimes, the fear of failure held me back. Maybe I didn't give my 100% all the time because I was afraid.' Asked about when she plans to return to TV, she says, 'I'm not in a hurry. I'm open to the right project to come my way to take it up."
Time of India
30-05-2025
- 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.
