Actress Adrija Roy, currently portraying Raahi in the popular television show Anupamaa, has opened up about the challenges of building a career in the television industry. In an interview with IANS, she highlighted that fame and recognition do not come overnight. Drawing from her personal experience, she revealed that success on television demands time, consistency, and sustained performance.
The Fast Pace of Television
Adrija shared, “Television is fast. You might be shooting for an episode that might be going on air the next day or the day after that. And in every call time, every schedule, there is a lot of hard work that goes behind it, by a very big team. Sometimes things are happening one after the other and sometimes at the same time, yet an actor needs to be calm and focused.”
Fame vs. Success
She added, “Fame in the TV industry doesn't happen overnight, and social media fame is often short-lived, so if someone is coming to the industry thinking one good performance and everyone will be talking about them, that doesn't happen on TV. Being successful on TV takes time.”
The actress elaborated, “People need to realize that there is a difference between being popular and being successful. Popularity is often short-lived. It can come from a viral scene, social media buzz, and even rumors, but success takes time; it needs consistency, hard work, and working on their craft. So if one wants to be really successful, they need to be patient and work on themselves.”
Patience as an Attitude
Adrija further explained that she believes patience is more of an attitude than a skill. “It has made me more focused, disciplined, and calmer. I approach my work differently now, and it has taught me that if you try to do a scene in a hurry, you might spoil it, but if you give it time and take things slow, you will end up making it a memorable one.”
Current Role in Anupamaa
On the professional front, Adrija is currently seen portraying Rahi Kapadia in the daily soap Anupamaa, which features Rupali Ganguly in the lead role. She is paired opposite Shivam Khajuria, and fans love their on-screen chemistry.
