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Esha Kansara on Typecasting & D-Town's Golden Age
29 Jun
Summary
- Actress Esha Kansara seeks unconventional roles beyond typical female characters.
- She believes actors often typecast themselves more than the industry does.
- Kansara views the current Gujarati film industry as a 'golden period'.
Actress Esha Kansara is actively choosing unconventional roles, aiming for characters beyond typical expectations and finding excitement in complexity. She believes the limitation often stems from how writers and directors envision female characters, stating that actors themselves are primarily responsible for typecasting through their choices and priorities.
Kansara navigates multiple mediums—films, OTT, and TV—by trusting her instincts and assessing story worthiness. She emphasizes honesty and mindful expression in her work, having moved past a phase of seeking constant validation to trusting that genuine effort in a role will be recognized.
She describes the current era as a 'golden period' for the Gujarati film industry, expressing gratitude for being active during this time of growth and international recognition. Kansara is open to opportunities, preferring to see what directors envision for her rather than searching for specific roles, though she has a desire to star in a romantic drama.
Reflecting on her recent OTT role, Kansara found portraying mystery challenging due to her naturally expressive demeanor. She approaches grey characters by deeply understanding human behavior and the relationships between all characters to shape her own performance.
