Shweta Tiwari to Rubina Dilaik: TV actors who struggled for work after earning stardom with their debut shows

There have been many TV actresses who shot to fame with their debut TV show yet are still struggling for work. Even after becoming successful, it has been proven in the entertainment world that there is a lot of struggle. Here’s a look at such TV actors:

The Kasauti Zindagi Ki and Adaalat fame Ronit Roy is considered as one of the biggest television actors of our industry. Even after gaining huge success, the actor recalls being out of work for a long time because of that he went through depression and even became alcoholic. In 2010 Ronit Roy came back with Adaalat and since then he hasn’t looked back. He also got to act in Karan Johar’s movie Student of the Year.

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Whenever the characters of TV vamps are remembered, the evil Komolika comes to the fore. Urvashi Dholakia, who became the famous vamp of television, is also one of the actors struggling for work. Urvashi, who had twins at the age of 17, spoke about her return to work after playing Komolika, saying, “I returned to work, I got such a character ki koi paas main nahi bhatka tha." After playing that character, I received no job offers (referring to Komolika). They kept comparing me to that character, but I didn't mind.”

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In one of the posts Sumona Chakravarti mentioned being unemployed but managing to feed her family. She said, “I finally did a thorough workout at home after a long time... Some days, I feel guilty even though boredom is a luxury. I may be unemployed, but I can provide for my family and myself. That is a blessing. Sometimes I feel very guilty. Especially when I'm feeling down from pain. Mood swings cause emotional havoc.” Sumona currently is working in the famous comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show.

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Rubina Dilaik, who is one of the most sought-after actresses, was also jobless for a brief period. Rubina Dilaik, who won Bigg Boss Season 14, has been waiting for work even despite being famous. Her first TV show Chotti Bahu was very successful and she became a famous television actress, but then she also had a lull period. None of her TV show after Choti Bahu could repeat the success of her debut show. However, it was Shakti that changed things for her and then she bagged Bigg Boss 14 and won the reality show.

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Shweta Tiwari, who was praised for her young looks and acting, has always struggled for work even after gaining success. Even after a popular TV show like Kasauti Zindagi Ki, Shweta Tiwari was out of work. Shweta Tiwari is one of the most well-liked and popular actresses in the television industry. While she was enjoying all of her success, she was going through a dry spell in her career as well as life, due to her failed marriage for the second time. However, the diva bounced back in a spectacular way!

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Nia Sharma struggled greatly during her nine-month sabbatical from work. She said, “There was a nine-month gap between Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and Jamai Raja. In Mumbai, I was completely alone. I had no peers because I was obviously new. I remained in my shell. I started working on myself and began learning belly dancing. Woh jo 9 mahine guzar gaye ki koi kaam nahi tha, kuch nahi tha, not a single penny earned, no friends... I believe that ek period tha jo dobara nahi jeena tha.”

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Actor Maniesh Paul, who is famous for his comedy and considered as one of the best hosts on television, also experienced failure. At times he was unable to find work and eventually after hosting a few award shows he made a comeback. Maniesh is now seen in movies.

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Sakshi Tanwar another lead actress from television also faced ruptures in her career and even after doing two blockbuster telly soaps of her career she was unable to get any work. She was loved as Priya Kapoor in the TV serial Bade Achhe Lagte Hain by the audience, and before that she was famous as Parvati Agarwal in the series of Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki. She has received best actress lead award from ITA awards, People’s Choice Awards India, Star Guild Awards and many more. She has now shifted focus to movies and web shows.

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