Exclusive: "I used to travel 6-7 hours everyday, hardly sleep for an hour but enjoyed my struggling phase", says Sundara Mana Madhye Bharli fame Aditi Dravid

Actress Aditi Dravid won the hearts of the audience with her role as Nandini from the TV show Sundara Mana Madhye Bharli. The actress recently bid adieu to the show and got overwhelmed with the love she got from the viewers and her fans. In an exclusive chat with ETimes TV, Aditi spoke about her role as Nandini, her experience working in the industry, the tough phase of her life, and more.

Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar

I think struggle is a big word for me. It is a part of any journey. If you really want to achieve something in your life then the obstacles, which come in between, are nothing. I am not saying that difficulties don't come but some people only wait for big projects. I think people should accept any opportunity that they get in life without any hesitation and they have to make it memorable by working hard for it. Everyone should make their base strong.

I have worked backstage for plays and arranged lights. I learned everything. After 5 years, I got the play as lead. It's been 19 years since I started learning Bharatnatyam. The confidence that we get after all this learning and experience is a big achievement for me.

My first TV show shoot location was Thane and I would travel from Belapur to Thane. I did not have a home in Mumbai. I would travel and up-down for 6-7 hours every day and complete my 12 hours of shoot time. I could hardly sleep for an hour but I never felt sad. I enjoyed my journey and the struggling part.

Industry shows you a bad phase and also a good phase. There is a difference between reality and cinema. The toughest part of our industry is uncertainty and anything can happen. I think if one actor keeps working hard then he or she would surely get the best experience.

I am really blessed that I met very nice people in my life and career. Along with this, some fans showed so much love. There is a fan who loves me so much. She wanted me to win an award and she had a fast on that award night. I felt overwhelmed and emotional.

- Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar