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Rose Garden's Akanksha Puri On Early Career Struggles: ‘Every No Leads To A Yes'
Last Updated: Akanksha Puri, who plays Geet in Rose Garden, reflected on the 'struggling phase' she overcame before beginning her acting journey. Akanksha Puri has stepped into a bold new role in the recently released OTT series Rose Garden. She and Niyati Fatnani play the leads at the heart of this emotional drama. The series has been garnering attention for its intriguing story and powerful performances. Akanksha, who portrays the character of Geet, shared insights about her character. She also reflected on the initial struggles she overcame at the start of her journey as an actor. Akanksha Puri On Overcoming Self-Doubt and the Initial Struggles Speaking to TOI, the actress candidly spoke about the 'struggling phase" she experienced in her early days, revealing that overcoming self-doubt was one of her biggest challenges. She said, 'One of the biggest challenges was overcoming my own self-doubt. This industry tests your patience and confidence every single day. Initially, I used to take rejection personally, but over time, I realised that every 'no' is leading you to the right 'yes'." She added, 'Today, I look back and feel those challenges were blessings because they made me emotionally stronger and fearless." Akanksha also shared how she has always believed in proving herself through her work. She added, 'I feel proud that whatever love and respect I have earned is purely on my merit and hard work." The Calendar Girls actor has always believed in staying grounded and letting her work speak for itself. 'I am grateful to the audience for loving me for who I am, not just for the characters I play," the actress said. Akanksha Puri's Character In Rose Garden Talking about her character in Rose Garden, Akanksha said she was drawn to Geet because of her complex nature. She shared, 'What drew me to Geet was her fearless honesty. She is bold, rebellious, unapologetic about her choices, yet extremely vulnerable when it comes to love and family. She doesn't care about what society thinks, but deep down, she is seeking acceptance." Rose Garden, directed by Arshad Khan and Niraj Gupta, is set in the small town of Moga in Punjab. The story revolves around two sisters, Simran (Niyati Fatnani) and Geet (Akanksha Puri) and their town's famed rose garden. Harleen (played by Manini Dey), their mother, raised them alone after her husband eloped with another woman. The trio survives by nurturing the same roses that once symbolised love in their family. But as secrets buried beneath the petals begin to unravel, the garden's fragrance soon gives way to whispers of betrayal, heartbreak, and a dark mystery that threatens to shatter everything they have held together. Rose Garden premiered on July 12 and is now streaming on Hungama OTT. First Published: July 23, 2025, 16:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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‘Bold And Rebellious:' We Just Described Akanksha Puri's Role In Rose Garden
Last Updated: With Rose Garden, Akanksha Puri is ready to show fans a new side of her acting prowess. Niyati Fatnani is also part of the show. Akanksha Puri is all set to return to the digital screen with the OTT series Rose Garden. In the show, she will star alongside Niyati Fatnani. The actresses will be seen portraying sisters in what promises to be an intense and emotionally layered drama. With the promo already generating buzz online, fans have flooded social media with excitement and best wishes to the duo. Recently, Akanksha Puri opened up about her role and how her family reacted to the trailer. In an interview with the Times of India, Akanksha Puri said, 'It's an intense, thrilling, gripping show with so many emotional shades and nuanced layers to all the characters. Rose Garden has romance, pain, passion, and betrayal—everything in the right balance. I feel audiences will connect deeply with its rawness and relatability because it is very real and doesn't sugarcoat relationships or emotions." Meet Akanksha Puri's Character Geet In Rose Garden Reflecting her character in the show and what made her say 'yes,' Akanksha said that Geet is a bold and complex character that captivated her from the start. 'What drew me to Geet was her fearless honesty. She is bold, rebellious, and unapologetic about her choices, yet extremely vulnerable when it comes to love and family. She doesn't care about what society thinks, but deep down, she is seeking acceptance," she said. Diving deeper into her character, the actress added, 'I found Geet's journey fascinating because she is full of contrasts—she can fight the world yet breaks down alone. To interpret her depth, I tried to understand what her dreams are, where her pain comes from, and why she reacts so impulsively. I believe every action has an emotion behind it, and showing that honestly was my main aim." With Rose Garden, Akanksha is ready to show fans a new side of her acting prowess. Akanksha Puri's Workslate Talking about Akanksha Puri's professional life, the actress was most recently seen in the anthology show Hasratein 2. Streaming on Hungama, Akanksha played a strong and determined wrestler, with braided hair, barely-there makeup, and a muscular look. The series reflects on six fresh stories and explores themes of desire, identity, and self-expression. Besides Hasratein 2, she has also appeared in the Bhojpuri music video Licensee opposite Neelkamal Singh. Within a week of release, the song went immensely viral and earned over 3 million views on YouTube. First Published: July 22, 2025, 17:43 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
