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EXCLUSIVE: Sakshi Tanwar on shedding the Parvati image, not taking up television and embracing parenthood
In an EXCLUSIVE chat with PINKVILLA, Sakshi Tanwar opened up on shedding her quintessential bahu avatar, cut loose from Television and embracing parenthood.
Ruling the television industry for over two decades, Sakshi Tanwar also forayed into web series and films at her own pace with no external pressure whatsoever. The actress, who was recently seen in the web show The Final Call, will soon be seen in the show Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat alongside Ram Kapoor. But Sakshi is not nervous, in fact, she calls this phase as exciting. In an EXCLUSIVE chat with PINKVILLA, Sakshi opened up on shedding her quintessential bahu avatar, cut loose from television and embracing parenthood.
Despite working for 26 years in the industry, do you feel nervousness or jitters before starting a new project?
I will tell you where the nervousness comes from. It is when you start a new project because it is a new character and a beginning. So over there no matter how many days and years I have shot, I am in my 26th year right now, still when I take up something new, I get nervous. I am nervous before every scene. But once I am out of the set on that day, then it is out of my mind. I take each scene at a time. After that nothing matters, whether you get praises or not, whether you are criticised or not, there is nothing you can do about it. That way, before the show goes on air there is a lot of excitement. But beyond that, nothing. 
Did you see yourself play such different characters given that you have always been seen as Parvati even today?
(Laughs) I totally agree with you. Sometimes even I wonder 'have they really called me?' I think I was fortunate that these roles chose me. I wouldn't say I chose them because given a choice, I would have said no to best of roles that came my way. So, in a way, these roles waited for me and chose me. Also, I had a mountain of an image in front of me, the saree clad bahu Parvati, which is still fresh in people's mind. That is one of the reasons I took a lot of breaks in between my shows. After Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, I took a break of three years and then after Bade Acche Lagte Ho, I took a break of over 2 years, it works for me that people take time and miss me. I am never in a hurry.
What about people who miss seeing you on television?
I know because that's a constant thing I keep hearing from everyone. It is very difficult for me to explain it to them that television as a medium is very demanding and I have been in front of TV actively for around 18 years. I don't see myself making a commitment of shooting for 25-30 days for 12-13 hours in a month. I have done this enough. I think people have been considerate enough to understand. People are also now shifting to other mediums.
So web series is the call for you now?
I am trying to do as many different kind of stories as possible. This platform gives you that freedom because the commitment of time is far less and the choices are more. When you take up a project, you work on it for a few months and then move on.
Did you ever watch TV yourself?
To tell you honestly, I have never watched television ever even earlier. In fact, the only time the TV sets were switched on in my house was when my parents were around. Otherwise for the longest time, I did not know that my TV is not working when my parents are not there. Anyway, even my phone usage is very limited, in fact, zero.
So, if you don't watch shows or TV, from where do you take reference for a particular character?
The script, the dialogues and you get the narration from the director and writers, and I think that tells you a lot about the character. I feel that when a character is built, it gets conceived through various different minds, I completely follow that. Then there is a director and it is important to follow their vision. For most of actors, our view is very limited, whereas it is very important to see the big picture which the directors usually do it.
You are not on social media. Does that ever make you feel like you are missing out on something?
I think social media consumes you. It takes you away from the reality. I don't have time to do regular things so where to find time for social media. I am always wondering how do people have time to do all this. My friends call me 'pichda hua.' But then, there are times at my place where we are just relaxing doing nothing and I think that is very important. People are really missing out on that.
Lastly, you turned a proud parent to baby Ditya recently. How has parenthood been so far? Does it take away a lot from your time?
No no! Every parent has to go through it. Whether you are single or working, parenthood has its own challenges. Every parent has to go through it, no matter what, whether you have people to support you or not. Fortunately, I am not doing TV so I have a little time. I think since 2010, I have cut down on my number of working hours a lot anyway. I realised that I want to give only this much time to my work, so then it is not like work consumes me, it is a part of my life. I am balancing it well. Of course, there are sleepless nights, but it is getting very beautifully managed now.
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