Television actress Neha Harsora, known for her role in 'Udne Ki Aasha', has opened up about the rigorous demands of working in daily soaps. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, she described the routine as both taxing and exhausting, yet emphasized that the difficulty is part of what makes the experience rewarding and engaging.
The grueling reality of daily soaps
Neha stated, "Daily soaps are definitely not easy. But has easy ever been fun? I don't think so." She elaborated on the challenges, saying, "Sometimes we are just learning lines just before the scene, sometimes we are switching between emotions within a very short time, and the schedules are such that you are more on the set than you are at home." Despite this, she affirmed that being an actor was never meant to be easy.
Finding joy in the process
Neha expressed her love for every moment on set: "I love every moment of every day that I spend on the set, in front of the camera. I love spending time learning lines and delivering them with the perfect emotion." She added that acting is not just a job for her, and the entire process reminds her why she wanted to become an actor in the first place.
How daily soaps sharpen skills
Neha highlighted that daily soaps make actors more alert and adaptable. She compared them to films and web series, where actors have time for workshops and research. "But in daily soaps, every day comes with a new script, new lines, new emotions, and new drama. It pushes an actor to be more focused and be in the moment to give their best performance," she said.
Fans make it worthwhile
Despite the demanding schedule, Neha credited her viewers and fans for making the journey rewarding. "We all need a little bit of push; we all need motivation, and the kind of love and support that the audience has shown for me, my character Sailee, and my show is commendable. It's this love that I get to see through social media that makes the day rewarding," she concluded.
