‘I want a National Award. I am working towards it’
The actor opens up on her transition from television to the OTT space; adds that it takes time to establish oneself in a new and different medium
Actor Rashami Desai, who recently debuted on OTT, is ready to make career choices in that direction to fulfil her dream
Having made a name for herself on television, Rashami Desai has now transitioned to the digital space. The actor, who recently debuted on OTT, admits that she got many offers but wasn’t quite convinced about them. “When you do a show on OTT, not just your character but the subject is also important. Often, a word-of-mouth publicity works for digital projects, so one has to choose wisely. And, I have to say it has been a fabulous experience,” says Desai.
She further adds, “I wanted to explore OTT as an actor as I have many dreams which I want to fulfil. I want a National Award and I am working towards it. Mujhe nahin pata kitni lambi journey hogi, kaise hoga par koshish karungi. It has
I have learnt from my mistakes and have become more choosy than before. RASHAMI DESAI, Actor
been a dream for a long time. Earlier, I was working on television, which is a beautiful platform and will remain evergreen, but every medium has its own interests, audiences and viewership. I respect that.”
The Uttaran star admits that she is ready to learn new things and feels she is limitless: “It does take time to convince me to do something. I have learnt from my mistakes and have become more choosy than before.”
While a number of actors have transitioned from TV to films and OTT, it is no cakewalk. Talking about her experiences, Desai shares, “After having reached a certain stature in life, when you have to switch to another medium, it irks many. It takes time to establish yourself in a new arena. Today, if I leave acting and start a business, people won’t line up for my product just because I am Rashami Desai. It will take time to set it up.”