Exclusive- Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi actress Sanchita Ugale recalls managing studies and doing theatre says, "Where there's a will, there's a way!"
, who plays the lead role of Sukoon in the popular drama, recalls managing studies and doing theatre.
She said, "My home is in Vasai,
. So I used to come to Andheri, Western Mumbai for my studies and tuition.
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Meanwhile, I used to also do theatre and go for auditions. Managing was difficult but where there's a will, there's a way.
So I would manage gracefully."
She continued, "I used to get up early and make sure to be in my college on time. And later used to learn acting. I joined the theatre and used to perform before getting into TV. I also had tuition in the evening. So during lunchtime, I used to try visiting Gurudwara, do some seva and eat
there only.
It was one of my favourite places."
She added, "Getting up early to returning back home by late evening to managing both studies and acting. I have my own experience and struggle, that makes me happy today. It's last year when I started doing TV I shifted to western Mumbai."
Talking ahead she counts how being part of theatre helped her to pursue acting professionally.
She shared, "I have learnt acting while performing in theatre.
Learning acting in theatre offers numerous benefits, including improved confidence, enhanced communication skills, increased empathy, and the development of creative and problem-solving abilities. It also fosters teamwork, emotional expression, and a deeper understanding of the world and its characters."
She concluded by stating, "Theatre exposes individuals to various artistic expressions, fostering an appreciation for beauty and creativity. Today I can easily express or play the role given to me and I'm thankful to the theatre for helping with the skills."
is best known for her previous roles in
and
, as well as films like Silence 2 and Chhaava.
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