I feel proud of what I’ve done, I hav made a mark
Drashti Dhami is flying high. The actor, who debuted on digital platform with the Nikkhil Advani’s The Empire, says it is a good feeling when “people appreciate your hard work”. Basking in the reactions for her role of Babur’s sister, Khanzaada in the show, Dhami says she has been overwhelmed. She shares, “So many people have messaged and called saying they loved the show and my performance. I remember waiting for the show to be out and that did get to me. There was a sense of relief that I had bagged the show and didn’t have to hunt for a project in the pandemic. I couldn’t have asked for more for my OTT debut. I feel proud of what I have done. I have made a mark.”
Though Dhami is an establish name on TV and has done many shows such as Madhubala, and E Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, she adds th many of her close friends hadn’t watched any episode of her seria but caught up on her OTT debut.
She says, “I am what I am due t my work on TV. But many people don’t watch TV as they don’t resonate with serials. I am glad th OTT is open for many like me. Bu it’s a huge responsibility to do a T show and to hold attention of the audience everyday.”
Many established TV actors ha transitioned to the digital mediu While some are enjoying the opportunities, there are others w are struggling to get a foothold. Talking about the divide, she says “People ask me, ‘how do you feel about TV actors being in a rut?’ I don’t like that word. TV has mad a household name. It is difficult t sustain one character for years. F many, TV is a conscious decision they choose not to opt out. Why shouldn’t they do TV? But sure, O is fabulous as actors can play var roles in each project and revisit t roles in seasons of their shows.”