Shubhangi Atre: Acting is not only about talent; it is also about waiting for the right opportunity and staying strong during difficult times

Shubhangi Atre, who has been a part of shows like Do Hanson Ka Jodaa, Havan, Chidiya Ghar, and Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain!, to name some, shared that her craft evolved over time. She credits her experiences and thanks her co-stars for it.She said, “With experience of different kinds of events and situations, my craft has evolved. I was a part of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain for almost 10 years, so I learned a lot from every co-actor, from situations, and from life experiences. For sure, I think I have become calmer now.”“Earlier I was different, but now I observe more, I experience more, and I absorb things. All this helps in spontaneous performance. Your experiences help you grow professionally,” she added.She also stressed the need for actors to keep reinventing themselves. She said, “We express emotions. So it is extremely important to re-explore and reinvent yourself.”Having spent her fair share of time in the industry, Shubhangi emphasized that patience is key. She said, “Acting is not only about talent; it is also about waiting for the right opportunity and staying strong during difficult times. An actor should also be a very good observer, because real emotions and behavior come from watching people and life closely.”“Apart from this, adaptability is important because the industry keeps changing. Learning new things, understanding different platforms, and being open to feedback also help an actor grow. Discipline, emotional strength, and good communication skills will also be very useful in the long run,” she added.Crediting OTT platforms for the changing content in the industry, she said, “After Covid, content from all over the world is in front of us. So the industry has to evolve according to the taste of the audience. Gen Z and millennials have very different tastes. So I think now there is a bigger market, and the industry is changing and evolving. This is a very good and welcome change, because content really matters.”She thanks the audience for being open to different kinds of stories and actors. She said, “Digital platforms give actors more opportunities to show their talent, not just in one country but across the world. An actor can reach a global audience sitting in one place. Also, roles on OTT platforms are often more realistic and layered, which helps actors grow creatively. Because of continuous content, actors can stay connected with the audience for a longer time, which helps in building a long and strong career.“With her experience, she also believes that actors have a social responsibility too. She said, “The stories we choose can influence how people think and feel. Through our work, we can talk about important issues like equality, mental health, women’s empowerment, and many other real-life problems. When actors take part in meaningful stories, it helps create awareness and positive change. So it is important to balance entertainment with sensible and honest storytelling that reflects what is happening in society today.“What next? “I have moved on from my past work, and now I am really looking for something fresh, something different, something very challenging,” Shubhangi ended.