Rashami Desai On Facing Consequences Of Playing A Mom: 'Being Typecast Can Be Limiting'

For Rashami Desai, 2024 was a year full of life lessons. "There were many ups and downs last year, and I faced several personal challenges, so I focused on working on myself," says the actor.

Rashami Desai talks about her struggles in the past year.

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For Rashami Desai, 2024 was a year full of life lessons. "There were many ups and downs last year, and I faced several personal challenges, so I focused on working on myself," says the actor. She adds, "I developed severe gut issues during travel, but I neglected them, and they worsened. I should have addressed them sooner, but when you're working, you tend to push things aside. As a result, I developed food allergies, so now I have to be cautious about what I eat."

‘I faced the consequences of playing a mom in Uttaran’

Desai is looking forward to 2025. "My Gujarati film, Mom Tane Nahi Samjaay, will be released soon, along with a couple of other exciting projects. Honestly, when I was offered the role of a mother in the Gujarati film, I initially refused. I was hesitant because I had faced the consequences of playing a mom in Uttaran; people quickly label you in this industry. It took me some time to shed that label. I'm not against playing a mom, but being typecast can be limiting. That said, it hasn’t stopped me from choosing roles that I really love when the script excites me."

‘Kuch bhi karne se accha hai ki kuch mat karo’

Rashami, who has a Hindi movie and a web show lined up this year, admits that there have been long gaps in her career due to a lack of interesting work: "In recent years, I haven’t been offered projects that excite me. I have tried taking on experimental roles too, but while the script is interesting, the execution hasn’t been up to the mark. I’ve learned the hard way to say ‘no’ to bad work and wait patiently."

"Kuch bhi karne se accha hai ki kuch mat karo. Mujhe accha kaam karna hai. Money is very important, but I’ve never worked for money. I’m waiting for good work with a capable director and good content. In the meantime, I was part of Bigg Boss, and then the pandemic happened, leading to a long gap. Many people meet me and say, 'Aap kitna accha kaam karte ho. Aap ke saath kaam karna hai,' but it often ends up being just talk."

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Nothing is working on television’

The actor, known for her roles in many popular TV shows, isn't satisfied with the current content on television. "I feel like the current phase on TV will continue for a while. Nothing is working; several shows are going off air within three months. Writers are creating good stories, directors are pushing for their vision, and actors are giving their best, but something is missing, and that’s why it's not connecting with the audience. TV par choti choti cheezen important hain, sab emotions highlight hote hain. It's all about the details."

‘It is my dream to win a National Award’

Desai shares that she isn't afraid to actively seek work. "In 2025, I hope I get something amazing to showcase my talent; I know I have the potential. I want to work more. It is my dream to win a National Award someday. That’s why I’m looking for realistic scripts. I don’t take up a lot of work. I’m choosy, and that’s worked for me. Even on TV, people loved the few shows I did, and they still remember me for them today."