Actress's emotional reveal: Behind the glamor of TV

Kannada television actress Amrutha Ramamoorthi has opened up about the severe emotional and physical strain experienced on daily soap opera sets. She recounted a particularly disturbing role in January 2025, where playing a mother who rejects her child led to personal distress and public criticism, ultimately causing her to fall into depression for an extended period. Ramamoorthi emphasized the disconnect between the public's perception of actors' lives as luxurious and the backstage reality, where even basic facilities like restrooms are not readily available. The actress detailed grueling shooting conditions, with up to 12 scenes filmed daily, leaving no time for rest or proper breaks beyond mealtimes, which are often scarce. These intense pressures once led her to consider leaving the industry entirely. She also disclosed facing significant personal challenges, including postpartum depression, business setbacks, and financial difficulties in recent years. Ramamoorthi credited her husband and parents for their unwavering support, which helped her recover. Despite these hardships, she has now returned to television and joined the cast of the upcoming serial 'Mahalakshmi Maduve,' portraying the sister of the male lead.