MUMBAI: In the 90’s actress Sheeba was a well known name and face. She was seen in entertaining films like suryavanshi, Miss 420 and Pyaar Ka Saaya, among many others. The actress who will soon be seen in Rajan Shahi’s Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si has opened up about her challenges to get work in the industry.
Sheeba told a news portal, “It’s tough for actors my age and background to get projects. While there are fewer opportunities for senior actors, I face a different set of challenges.” Sheeba who is also a certified Yoga instructor further states, “Having played central characters in films, people in the television industry are often skeptical about casting me, assuming I bring along baggage. They have a preconceived notion that I come with a lot of tantrums and a condition for limited shooting hours. I am glad I could debunk the myth after working with them.”
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Talking about problems women her age face, Sheeba added, “The heroes I have worked with continue to play lead characters and are paired with heroines half their age. On the other hand, actresses like me often get relegated to insignificant roles. So, instead of struggling to find substantial characters in films, I have shifted my focus to strong roles on TV and OTT.”
Sheeba further added, “An actor experiences various phases, from being overwhelmed with choices to having no work. My message to everyone is that I aspire to work consistently, and I am not hung up about just doing films. I am equally excited about being part of a daily soap if it is worth my while.”
Sheeba began her acting career with Tamil films and gradually came into Bollywood. She can speak Hindi, Tamil, and Punjabi languages.
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