Mumbai:Indian television has brought several actresses into the limelight, who have become household names through long running daily soaps and popular characters. Some did stay on the small screen, while others were slowly disengaging from TV, but still had some popularity.
One of the most discussed faces is that of Disha Vakani who appeared in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Dayaben. Her one-of-a-kind delivery of dialogue, comic timing on screen and chemistry with Dilip Joshi made Dayaben a part of the sitcom.Vakani has been on maternity leave since 2017 and hasn’t appeared regularly on television since then. She has been rumored to be returning to the series, but has avoided television cameras for the most part.
She is not the only popular television personality missing from the program. There are a number of actresses who have had huge name recognition on the TV screen in the past, but have not had the same level of visibility for many years or have redirected their focus from TV to other pursuits.Television actors have to deal with long shooting schedules and the pressure of daily soaps, which can affect their career decisions. Some artists travel to take breaks with family and friends and still others venture into films, electronic entertainment, business or other career avenues.
OTTs have also revolutionized the entertainment landscape and provided actors with more avenues than just TV shows. Therefore, giving up television doesn’t necessarily mean giving up the entertainment industry. However, people tend to link certain popular actors with the roles that they have become popular for. Disha Vakani is a well-known instance. Talk has since been on-going about the character and her potential return, with fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah showing interest in the story. The careers of these television actresses highlight that the entertainment industry is always evolving, even when well-known actors don’t appear on a weekly basis.
