Anupama Solanki: To survive in Mumbai one has to work for at least 25 days a month

Television actress

Anupama Solanki

, who is currently seen in the show Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei, says it's not easy for people from outside who come to Mumbai. The actress, who hails from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, came to Mumbai with her mother a few years ago but says she is still finding her feet in this city.

She says, “My father is in the Indian army and he was not okay with the idea of me becoming an actress. But somehow I managed to convince him and here I am today. I have had my fair share of struggles in this city. Right from finding a place to live to finding work, I have not had it easy."

Her acting journey began when she bagged a role in the show

Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

. She then played prominent roles in shows like Vignharta Ganesha and Dayan.

She believes in the adage that slow and steady wins the race. “I think I am on the right track now. I have been doing small roles but I think this is how I will achieve something in this industry. I am glad that at least I have work because I see so many senior actors out of work these days. The main point is to keep working and that is how I am moving forward. I have my own set of days where I feel low but my parents always keep telling me to think positive. I have understood one thing that if I don’t work for at least 20-25 days in Mumbai I won’t be able to make it here,” shares Anupama.

She likes watching some of the shows is happy to see TV content evolve. “Shows like Anupamaa,

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

and

Yeh Hai Mohabatein

are a few projects which I have followed religiously. The way women in these shows have been portrayed is very good and I too want to do something like that. The different shades of women can be seen on these shows. I have a long way ahead but I am sure I will get there,” says Anupama.