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Anurima Chakraborty: Lucknow Shaped My Acting Dream
18 Mar
Summary
- Actress Anurima Chakraborty found a full-circle moment returning to Lucknow.
- She previously shot her first TV show, 'Tod Kar Dil Mera', in the city.
- Actor Abhijit Sarkar mentored Chakraborty's character in the series.
Actress Anurima Chakraborty experienced a full-circle moment returning to Lucknow, the city where her first television show, 'Tod Kar Dil Mera,' was filmed. Having spent six months there, Lucknow became more than a shooting location; it was a formative space for her acting career. Chakraborty found the local language's grace and 'nazakat' particularly striking.
Her journey to television involved overcoming numerous auditions and rejections in Mumbai. Initially facing parental opposition to her acting aspirations, Chakraborty stood firm in her dream, eventually gaining her parents' support following the success of her current show.
She also highlighted the demanding work hours in television, advocating for Gen Z actors' right to a personal life. Chakraborty expressed a preference for thriller and mystery genres but acknowledged the appeal of family dramas and romance, noting Gen Z's interest in classic relationship narratives.
Actor Abhijit Sarkar, who plays a senior lawyer and mentor to Chakraborty's character in 'Tod Kar Dil Mera,' shared his experience. He noted the accuracy of his portrayal, with co-actors often mistaking him for a real lawyer. Sarkar also observed Lucknow's emergence as a significant shooting hub outside of Mumbai.
