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Shagun Sharma has spent a decade in television consciously avoiding typecasting by choosing diverse roles. Her award-winning short film "Mera Number Kab Aayega" reinforced her belief that quality content always resonates with audiences. She acknowledges how television storytelling has evolved to become faster and more grounded to meet viewer expectations. The actress is now excited to explore OTT platforms while continuing television work, aiming for performance-driven roles across all formats.

Key Points: Shagun Sharma on Meaningful Roles and Content is King Belief

  • Shagun Sharma avoids typecasting by choosing varied challenging roles
  • Her award-winning short film received global recognition across 25 festivals
  • Believes good content always finds its audience regardless of format
  • Television industry evolving with faster more relatable storytelling
  • Excited to explore OTT platforms for bold unconventional content
  • Envisions performance-driven roles in both films and web series
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Shagun Sharma on doing meaningful roles: 'Good content will always find its audience'

TV actress Shagun Sharma discusses avoiding typecasting, her award-winning short film, and transition to OTT while emphasizing content quality over role type.

"I want to be part of stories that stay with people long after they've watched them - Shagun Sharma"

Mumbai, Aug 23

After spending around a decade in the television industry, actress Shagun Sharma strongly believes that 'content is king'. Known for playing a vast variety of roles, she revealed that she consciously avoids being typecast.

Shagun revealed that she never wants to be comfortable in one type of role. "I try to pick varied characters and push myself, even if it scares me at first. For me, the depth of the role matters more than whether it’s positive, negative, lead, or supporting,” she says.

Her short film 'Mera Number Kab Aayega', which bagged more than 25 awards across the globe has reinforced her belief that good content will always be well received by the audience. Shagun added: “That film is close to my heart. When it received recognition worldwide, it gave me confidence that good stories will always connect, no matter how short or small. It motivated me to keep experimenting.”

Shagun received a lot of love for her portrayal of Kashvi in the show "Yeh Hai Chahatein". Reflecting on this, she shared: “That show gave me immense visibility and love from the audience. Kashvi was an emotionally intense character, and it challenged me as an actor.”

Shedding light on the rapidly evolving television industry, she added:

“The audience today doesn’t want clichés. Storytelling has become faster, more relatable, and grounded. Viewers have so many choices now, which has made the industry more competitive but also more creative.”

After making a name for herself in television, Shagun is now excited about exploring OTT. “I feel television and OTT complement each other. TV connects with families, while OTT allows actors to experiment with bold, unconventional content. Together, they open up so many doors.”

Shagun envisions herself doing performance-driven roles in both films and web series in the future. “I want to be part of stories that stay with people long after they’ve watched them. As an actor, I believe reinvention is the key to growth," she revealed.

At the moment, Shagun is seen as Pari in the revised version of "Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" .

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally someone speaking sense! Indian TV needs more actors like her who want to experiment rather than doing the same regressive content for years. Hope she gets more meaningful projects 🤞
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Ananya R
Watched 'Mera Number Kab Aayega' on YouTube last month - such a powerful performance! It's amazing how short films can leave such a lasting impact. More power to artists who choose substance over stardom 💫
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Michael C
As someone who watches both Indian and international content, I appreciate her perspective. The Indian entertainment industry is evolving, and actors like Shagun are leading that change. Looking forward to seeing her on OTT platforms!
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Siddharth J
While I appreciate her intent, I hope she doesn't completely abandon television for OTT. TV still reaches millions of middle-class families who can't afford streaming services. Balance is key!
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Kavya N
Her role in Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is actually quite refreshing compared to the original. It's good to see the remake focusing on stronger female characters rather than just family politics. More of this please! 🙌

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