Veteran actress Anita Kanwal, who has worked in hit TV shows like ‘Sonpari’ and ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, has expressed the pain of not getting work in the industry. The 62-year-old actress revealed that she still gives auditions, but only gets rejections. Anita said that many times she feels that what is the purpose of her life anymore.
TV industry’s veteran actress Anita Kanwal has recently made shocking revelations about her career and personal struggles. Anita, who has worked in popular shows like ‘Sonpari’, ‘Shanti’ and ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, said that she has not got work on TV for the last 8 years. Even at the age of 62, she is continuously giving auditions, but is facing rejection. During the conversation on Siddharth Kannan’s YouTube channel, the actress became emotional and told how much this period is affecting her mentally. His statement is now becoming increasingly viral on social media.
‘We used to do 13 shows together, now no one remembers’
Recalling the golden days of her career, Anita Kanwal said that there was a time when she was working in 13 TV shows simultaneously. She said, “I used to do 13 shows at a time. It feels very sad when people stop remembering you. Sometimes I feel like killing myself. Only three days ago I told my daughter – Why am I alive? What contribution am I making to the society or my work now?” He further said that he has given a lot to the industry and has played all types of roles. In such a situation, they do not understand whether it is their fault or the industry’s.
Anita Kanwal’s emotional question – Is there anything wrong with me?
The actress told that after receiving continuous rejections, she has started questioning herself. Anita said that she does not understand why actresses like 76 year old Meryl Streep continue to work in Hollywood, but why actresses of her age do not get opportunities in India. He said, “Now I have started doubting myself. Do I think there is something wrong with me? Why don’t people want to give me work?”
‘I am not suicidal, but I feel worthless’
When Anita Kanwal was asked whether all this leads her to suicidal thoughts, she clearly said that she is not suicidal. However, she admitted that at times she feels extremely useless. She said, “I feel very useless. I wouldn’t say suicidal, but sometimes I tell God that if there is nothing meaningful left for me in this world, then call me to you. I just don’t want to live like this without any purpose.”
Anita Kanwal has been away from TV for 8 years
Anita Kanwal revealed that it has been almost 8 years since she worked on TV. She was last seen in ‘Sasural Genda Phool 2’. She said that even today she gives auditions, but she feels that people do not like her work anymore. After this interview of the actress came out, fans are supporting her on social media and demanding to give opportunities to senior artists in the industry.
Anita Kanwal’s career started in 1991
Anita Kanwal started her acting career in the year 1991 with the TV show ‘Chanakya’. After this she appeared in ‘Humrahi’ and then became a part of Bollywood films. She did ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na’ with Shahrukh Khan, ‘Mujhse Dosti Karoge!’ with Hrithik Roshan. And worked in films like ‘Na Tum Jaano Na Hum’. She got the most recognition on TV from shows like ‘Banegi Apni Baat’, ‘Shanti’, ‘Sonpari’, ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, ‘Gustak Dil’ and ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’.