Actor Rashami Desai celebrates 50 stagings of her debut play; says theatre is her calling for now, not TV
The 39-year-old adds that the challenges in theatre are outweighed by the rewards. 'The completion of 50 shows is like dream to me,' says Rashami, as she reminisces about her first show of the play. 'I was excited, thrilled, and numb. With a successful domestic run now reaching a mark, Mrs Mara Online Che is set to embark on an international tour and that makes it more special,' says the actor.
While she is enjoying her theatre stint, she isn't keen to take on a TV project currently. Rashami explains: 'TV's soul is lost and the flavour of the stories is missing now. The requirement for effort in daily production has gone up. A lot goes into coming up with a new episode and ideas each day. It's like shooting and executing a new film daily and the results and reviews are out in minutes. Whether an actor is well or unwell, they are bound to give their best shot. But the kind of respect and recognition a TV actor should get is not happening. So I'll wait for something worthwhile and a well-etched role to bring me back on television soon; until then, it's theatre where I belong."
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Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Actor Rashami Desai celebrates 50 stagings of her debut play; says theatre is her calling for now, not TV
Actor Rashami Desai has marked a milestone in her theatrical career, as her debut play Mrs Mara Online Che has completed 50 stagings this month. Expressing joy, Rashami shares, 'I truly value people coming to the theatre to watch us. I feel my decision to stay dedicated to theatre has been fruitful. It's a beautiful medium to learn and relearn. That's what I want to explore for now. When you are on stage, it's a different feeling altogether. Today, I wait to get on stage and once again connect with my audiences, perform for them—that's the way it is for me.' Rashami Desai The 39-year-old adds that the challenges in theatre are outweighed by the rewards. 'The completion of 50 shows is like dream to me,' says Rashami, as she reminisces about her first show of the play. 'I was excited, thrilled, and numb. With a successful domestic run now reaching a mark, Mrs Mara Online Che is set to embark on an international tour and that makes it more special,' says the actor. While she is enjoying her theatre stint, she isn't keen to take on a TV project currently. Rashami explains: 'TV's soul is lost and the flavour of the stories is missing now. The requirement for effort in daily production has gone up. A lot goes into coming up with a new episode and ideas each day. It's like shooting and executing a new film daily and the results and reviews are out in minutes. Whether an actor is well or unwell, they are bound to give their best shot. But the kind of respect and recognition a TV actor should get is not happening. So I'll wait for something worthwhile and a well-etched role to bring me back on television soon; until then, it's theatre where I belong."
India Today
09-07-2025
- India Today
Rashami Desai slams paps for inappropriate video of Neha Bhasin: You have no respect
Actor Rashami Desai recently reacted to a paparazzi video in which Neha Bhasin objected to filming her from behind. She called out the paps for disrespecting the video, Bhasin was seen getting uncomfortable as the paparazzi kept filming her from behind. She mentioned about a particular photographer and said, "Woh mere favourite hai. Aap log ki tarah gande-gande shots nahi lete hai (He is my favourite. Unlike you people, he doesn't capture dirty/indecent shots) (sic)."advertisementEven after Bhasin's remarks, the photographers pursued her from behind and kept laughing. Desai shared the clip on her Instagram story and emphasised the lack of respect towards celebrities. She wrote, "She is really senior, and the body of work she has done—you can only imagine in this lifetime. It's really insulting, and trust me, it's not funny (sic)."While highlighting the need for boundaries and dignity, the actor further wrote, "Even after she's telling you all, you're still behaving like this. It shows you guys have no respect. And the background (BG) keeping it on purpose—what are you trying to show, guys? (sic)" Rashami Desai criticised paparazzi for filming Neha Bhasin from behind. (Credit: Instagram/imrashamidesai) Bhasin has earlier also raised her voice against sexism. She had called out male rappers for their misogynistic lyrics. In a strongly worded note, the singer slammed the double standards prevalent in became good friends with Desai after they participated in the reality series 'Bigg Boss 15'. The show was hosted by Salman Khan. Actor Tejasswi Prakash emerged as the show recently joined the cast of the popular show 'Wagle Ki Duniya: Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey'. She plays the role of Meenakshi Kapoor in the series. She also featured in shows such as 'Uttaran', 'Dil Se Dil Tak', 'Meet Mila De Rabba', 'Naagin 6', 'Ishq Ka Rang Safed'.The actor was also a part of reality shows like 'Nach Baliye 7', and 'The Khatra Khatra Show'.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Rashami Desai calls out paparazzi for filming Neha Bhasin from behind: ‘It's really insulting'
Actor Rashami Desai has come out swinging against the paparazzi, condemning them for filming Neha Bhasin from behind despite her asking them not to. She has called out the photographers for their disrespectful behaviour, saying they prioritised getting a shot over respecting Neha's boundaries. Neha Bhasin and Rashami Desai became good friends inside Bigg Boss house. Rashami reacts to Neha's viral video Recently, a video of Neha interacting with photographers surfaced on social media, in which she is talking about the unconventional angles that photographers pick to click a picture of a celebrity. Referring to a photographer, the singer said, "Woh mere favourite hai. Aaplog ki tarah gande-gande shots nahi lete hai (They are my favourite. Unlike you people, they don't take dirty/indecent shots)." Photographers laughed after Neha's comment but continued to record her from behind. Neha's friend Rashami didn't hesitate to speak out after seeing the video. She reposted the clip on her Instagram Stories and slammed the photographers. 'She is really senior, and the body of work she has done—you can only imagine in this lifetime. It's really insulting, and trust me, it's not funny," Rashami wrote. She added, 'Even after she's telling you all, you're still behaving like this. It shows you guys have no respect. And the background (BG) keeping it on purpose—what are you trying to show, guys????" Rashami came out to support Neha Bhasin. This is not the first time that paparazzi have been called out for their behaviour. Neha had previously called out paparazzi for their behaviour, scolding them for filming her from behind. Rashami's recent work file Rashami recently joined the cast of the popular show Wagle Ki Duniya: Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey as Meenakshi Kapoor. Previously, she has appeared in shows such as Uttaran, Dil Se Dil Tak, Meet Mila De Rabba, Naagin 6, Ishq Ka Rang Safed, and reality shows like Bigg Boss 13, Nach Baliye 7, and The Khatra Khatra Show. She also featured in R. Madhavan's thriller film Hisaab Barabar, which premiered on the OTT platform Zee5.
