Actress Urvashi Dholakia has opened up about her remarkable journey from a child actor to becoming one of television's most beloved stars, all while balancing responsibilities, motherhood, and personal struggles at the tender age of 17.
Heartfelt Conversation on Tum Ho Naa
During a heartfelt conversation on the show Tum Ho Naa, host Rajeev Khandelwal spoke about how audiences often fail to realize the struggles behind a glamorous life. He said, "Your work never stopped, and of course there must have been many needs and responsibilities behind that. If I were to ask you to describe your journey in a nutshell, what would you say it has been like? I ask this because many women in our audience right now feel that they are the only ones facing such situations. When they see you in such a glamorous avatar, they might think, 'What does she know about struggle? What does she know about the compulsions and hardships of life?' So, if you could briefly share your journey, it might help people learn something and understand a little more."
Early Start and Early Marriage
Rajeev further added, "You started working at the age of 6, am I right? Then, at the young age of 16, you got married quite early, and if I'm not mistaken, you had children by the time you were around 19 or 20 years old."
Correcting him with a smile, Urvashi revealed that she became a mother at just 17 and also shared her journey from childhood. Recalling how her dream of becoming an actor started, she said, "So, let me start from when I was 6 years old. Back then, there used to be those old-style color televisions with buttons and all. I used to watch a lot of advertisements—especially baby commercials that featured various products. One day, I suddenly told my mother, 'I don't want to watch TV anymore.' My mother thought, 'Great, now she'll focus on her studies.' But I said, 'No, no, I want to go inside the TV.' That's where it all began."
Acting as Her Only Dream
Speaking about acting being her only dream, Urvashi emotionally shared, "I don't really have an answer to that, because ever since childhood, all I ever wanted to do was act."
Urvashi further reflected on how responsibilities came naturally to her because she had been working since childhood. Talking about navigating marriage, motherhood, and difficult phases in life at a young age, she shared, "And the biggest role in supporting me, motivating me, and encouraging me was played by none other than my parents." Touched by her words, Rajeev appreciated her parents' support and lovingly said that her father truly was her "Tum Ho Naa."
Enduring Popularity
Urvashi, even after 25 years, remains extremely popular and is remembered for her portrayal of the iconic negative character Kamalika in the super hit show Kasauti Zindagii Kay. She is the mother of twin boys.
