Shweta Tiwari, one of television's most popular actresses, gained recognition in every household with her role as Prerna in 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'. Even today, she reigns in the hearts of the audience with her beauty, unparalleled acting, and b personality.
Shweta Tiwari On Shift: Renowned Indian television actress Shweta Tiwari recently revealed the struggles of her early career and the grueling shooting schedules in an interview. She shared how she had to shoot for 72 hours straight, and how famous TV producer Ekta Kapoor worked just as hard as her actors.
The Real Struggle of 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay's' Prerna
Shweta Tiwari, known to audiences as Prerna from 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', revealed during a podcast interview that the lives of actors in the television industry are extremely difficult. She said that she has received 45 days' salary in a 30-day month, because the workload was so high that sometimes she had to shoot continuously for 72 hours.
We were famous in the industry for not sleeping. I used to shoot for 72 hours. One shift was from 7 am to 7 pm, and then directly another shift from 7 pm to the next morning at 7 am, — Shweta Tiwari
Ekta Kapoor's Hard Work and Commitment Deemed Inspirational
In this interview, Shweta not only shared her own experiences but also praised Ekta Kapoor's work ethic and dedication. She said that Ekta was not just a producer, but a determined and creative visionary who monitored all her shows herself. Ekta never used to sleep.
She had 22 shows and yet, whenever called, she would pick up in one ring. She herself used to deliver the dialogues during rehearsals as if no one could speak them better than her.
Ekta's Creative Thinking, Beyond TRP
Shweta Tiwari also said that Ekta Kapoor used to make shows not only for TRPs but also for her creative satisfaction. She regretted that today's television content is so caught up in the race for TRPs that there is less scope for creativity. Now everything depends on TRP, content is now based on rating and not on emotion or vision. Ekta made shows because she wanted to see her ideas on screen.
Shweta Tiwari made an indelible mark on the small screen in the year 2001 with 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'. In this show, the role of Prerna gave her recognition in every household. After this, she gave stellar performances in many popular shows like 'Parvarrish', 'Begusarai', 'Mere Dad Ki Dulhan'. In 2009, she participated in Bigg Boss Season 4 and she also became the winner of this reality show, which further increased her popularity. She is still considered an example in the industry for her beauty, confidence, and acting.
