Stars shine till the show is on air

A page from the personal diary of Piyush Sahdev If there is a profession in the world that is unsafe in terms of career, it has to be acting. I still remember that when I was called for the audition of Meet Mila De Rabba I was immediately selected and the channel told me that they were looking out for someone like me. But when the show was pulled off air I was very hurt because it was doing well. After it went off air, I was a bit tense and insecure about my future. Earlier when I used to wake up in the morning I used to think what next? But then I realised that if you are talented you will surely achieve your aim. Currently I am just waiting for good offers to come my way and this can be a frustrating time for any actor. In order to stay focused and positive I am utilizing the time to shape up my body. I go to the gym, do yoga everyday because I think that a person is ready to fight only when he is fit. Though talks are on with some production houses and people will surely watch me soon on the screen, you can’t claim to be a part of any show until it starts shooting. I still remember that I was finalised for Jiya Jale after a three month long back and forth exercise. I had done my photo shoot and we had even started practicing for the show. Just before the actual shoot I got a call that the channel had roped some other actor in. Though the producers sided with me, they were helpless before the channel. Stars shine till the show is on air. Once it goes off air the insecurity arises and you start doubting every promise made to you. I didn’t go for the recently held TellyChakkar’s New Talent awards because my show had gone off air and I didn’t want to face queries like why did it go off air and all such awkward questions. Also I knew that I was not going to win any award though I was nominated because I had no show in my hand at that time and it would go to the actor whose show was still on air. So far my career has taught me some very crucial and great lessons. Now I think that I won’t get cheated again as I was some time back. I would suggest that youngsters don’t struggle unnecessarily. If you have a good job that earns you good money then don’t leave that. Step in to acting only if you are very passionate about it.