Actress and former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Archana Gautam has opened up about the struggles she faced during the early days of her acting career. Appearing on the reality show 'Tum Ho Naa', hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal, she recalled her initial days when she essayed the role of a dead body in the iconic show CID.
From Dead Body to Fame
Reflecting on her journey in the entertainment industry, Archana revealed that success did not come easily and that she worked hard through small roles before gaining recognition. Sharing an anecdote from her initial years, she said, "People often think that everything is very easy in this industry, that you get work overnight. But that's not true. In fact, most people don't know the real struggles I've gone through."
"My third television show was CID, where I played the role of a dead body, and I was paid Rs 3,000 a day. I still remember the senior actors on set checking my eyes while I lay there pretending to be lifeless. I wasn't used to playing a corpse, of course, so it was quite an experience! I've done all of that. Looking back, I feel I've worked really hard, taking on many small roles across several television serials before reaching where I am today," she added.
Challenges Behind the Glamour
The actress further stated that according to her, many people are unaware of the challenges that one has to face in this industry for long. For the uninitiated, Archana Gautam rose to nationwide fame after participating in 'Bigg Boss 16'. Her outspoken personality, unfiltered remarks and entertaining presence made her one of the most talked-about contestants of the season. She later went on to appear in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'.
