Neha Harsora opens up on challenges of daily soaps, calls them taxing and exhausting
Mumbai, June 7
TV actress Neha Harsora has opened up about the challenges of working in daily soaps.
In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, she described the demanding routine as both taxing and exhausting. Neha, however, added that while the work is not easy, it is also part of what makes the experience rewarding and engaging.
The 'Udne Ki Aasha' actress stated, "Daily soaps are definitely not easy. But has easy ever been fun? I don't think so. I won't deny that it can be quite taxing and exhausting. Sometimes we are just learning lines just before the scene, sometimes we are switching between emotions within a very short time, and the schedules are such that you are more on the set than you are at home, but being an actor was never supposed to be easy."
"I love every moment of every day that I spend on the set, in front of the camera. I love spending time learning lines and delivering them with the perfect emotion, because acting is not just a job for me, and this whole process is a reminder of why I wanted to be an actor in the first place," she added.
Neha Harsora also stressed that working on a daily soap makes an actor more alert and adaptable. She said, "In films and web series, actors do get time to prepare. They do workshops, have time to work on their language, and even do research, if required. But in daily soaps, every day comes with a new script, new lines, new emotions, and new drama. It pushes an actor to be more focused and be in the moment to give their best performance."
Despite the demanding nature of her work, Neha mentioned that it is her viewers and fans who make the journey truly worthwhile. "We all need a little bit of push; we all need motivation, and the kind of love and support that the audience has shown for me, my character-Sailee-and my show is commendable. It's this love that I get to see through social media that makes the day rewarding."
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who works 9-5 in corporate, I have newfound respect for TV actors. Learning lines just before a scene while switching emotions? That's like being a lawyer in court without preparation. Neha's attitude is admirable. India needs more shows like Udne Ki Aasha that showcase real talent.
Honestly, I used to think daily soaps were just over-the-top drama with no substance. But Neha's interview changed my mind. The fact that she works 12-14 hours and still finds joy in acting is commendable. However, I wish producers would pay them better—these actors deserve more than ₹50K per episode for such hard work.
My sister works in a daily soap production, and it's brutal. Directors shouting, no proper food breaks, and scripts changed at the last minute. Neha's courage to speak up is needed. But she's right—if it was easy, everyone would do it. The industry needs more transparency about working conditions.
I'm an actor in Canada, and we have strict union rules about shoot hours. Reading about Indian daily soaps is shocking—no breaks, no overtime pay? But Neha's resilience is why I love Indian TV. The passion is unmatched. Keep shining, Neha! Your show is my guilty pleasure. 🤩
I've always been a fan of Neha's acting—she's one of the few TV actors who can actually convey emotion without overacting. But this interview is an eye-opener. The TRP race is destroying actors' health. Producers should learn from
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