TV stars openly shared their experiences of unemployment during their career

Openly Shared: Struggle is an integral part of life and TV personalities are no exception to it. Many well-known TV stars have openly shared their experiences of unemployment during their careers, and shed light on the challenges they faced. Ankita Lokhande Jain, a leading Indian actress best known for her role as Archana in Pavitra Rishta (2009-2014), revealed that there was a time when she had to struggle to find work in television. After leaving the small screen, she turned to films, where she starred in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Shaheer Sheikh, best known for his role in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, also experienced a period of unemployment. He shared in an interview that after his show Navya ended, he had to turn to photography to earn a livelihood. He remained unemployed for almost a year before he got his iconic role of Arjun in Mahabharat. Nia Sharma, best known for her roles in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and Jamai Raja, had to endure a nine-month gap between projects. After Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai wrapped up, she had to struggle to find work, which she described as a difficult phase that she never wants to live through again. Dilip Joshi, who has now become a household name thanks to his role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, also faced challenging times. He revealed that before getting his role in Taarak Mehta, he was unemployed for a year. This period of unemployment came after the closure of his previous show, which he was a part of.

Sumona Chakravarti, who was last seen in The Kapil Sharma Show, has also spoken about her unemployment. In a candid Instagram post, she spoke about how she doesn’t have a job but feels privileged to support herself and her family. Sumona also shared her ongoing battle with endometriosis, emphasizing on the challenges she faced. Reem Sheikh, who starred in Tujhse Hai Raabta, revealed that she was jobless for almost two years after her role in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat. She described this period as a break taken not by choice but due to lack of work opportunities. The stories of these celebrities highlight the uncertainties and challenges of the entertainment industry, where even well-known actors can face periods of unemployment.