Actress Saumya Tandon has made an honest confession about her journey in the entertainment industry, saying that she considers herself a "struggler for life". Although her performance in Dhurandhar has brought her renewed recognition, the actress believes that finding quality scripts and challenging characters remains one of the biggest difficulties in her career.
In an exclusive conversation with The Times of India, Saumya opened up about the response to Dhurandhar, the opportunities coming her way and her expectations from Bollywood. She also spoke about how her priorities have changed over the years and why she now focuses more on improving as an actor than on achieving a particular career milestone.
Saumya Tandon Says Things Have Changed After Dhurandhar
Saumya Tandon surprised many viewers with her intense performance in Dhurandhar. Best known for her comic roles, particularly in television, the actress portrayed a layered character in the film with limited dialogue.
Her performance relied heavily on facial expressions, silence and emotional depth. The response has brought her appreciation from audiences as well as people within the film industry.
Speaking about the change, Saumya said that she has received considerable validation from industry professionals after the film. She revealed that people have been calling her to appreciate her acting and acknowledge her ability to perform serious, emotionally complex characters.
According to the actress, she always believed she could handle such roles, but the response to Dhurandhar has helped others recognise that side of her talent as well.
Why Saumya Tandon Still Considers Herself a Struggler
Despite the increased recognition, Saumya believes that her professional journey is far from easy. She explained that actors are often offered characters similar to the ones they have already played.
She gave examples of roles involving grieving wives or complicated husband-wife relationships, saying that she does not want to keep repeating the same kind of performance.
For her, the real struggle is finding a good script with a character that offers something new.
The actress described herself as a "struggler for life" because she believes that the search for meaningful work never really ends. She added that there are very few quality scripts available, making it difficult for actors who want to experiment and grow.
Her comments highlight a common challenge faced by performers who want to avoid being typecast after delivering a successful role.
Saumya Tandon Admits Her Bollywood Dreams Did Not Go as Planned
During the interview, Saumya also reflected on the expectations she had when she first moved to Mumbai.
She revealed that she once imagined herself becoming a leading lady in Bollywood. Looking back, she admitted that this particular dream did not materialise in the way she had hoped.
However, years of experience have changed her outlook. Instead of constantly measuring her success against her original expectations, she now prefers to focus on how much she is evolving as an artist.
The actress said that she has become calmer with time and believes that continuous improvement is more important than simply reaching a particular position in the industry.
Her statement reflects a more mature approach to her career, where personal growth and meaningful performances matter more than conventional definitions of success.
Saumya Tandon Is Disappointed With the Film Industry
While Dhurandhar has increased the number of calls and offers coming her way, Saumya admitted that she remains somewhat disappointed.
She feels that more opportunities could have come her way, but the actual quality of the roles matters more than the quantity.
The actress also expressed a cynical view of the industry, saying that she does not expect it to create opportunities or make things happen for her.
According to her, actors have to take responsibility for changing their own circumstances. She wants the roles offered to her to be different from the characters she has already portrayed.
This is why the increased attention after Dhurandhar has not changed her expectations completely. She is still looking for projects that challenge her as a performer.
Saumya Tandon to Appear in Sooraj Barjatya's Next Film
Saumya is now preparing for another interesting project. She will be seen in filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya's upcoming film, where she is expected to play a character very different from her role in Dhurandhar.
Although detailed information about her character and the film's storyline has not been revealed, the project marks another opportunity for the actress to explore a new performance.
From Jab We Met and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain to Dhurandhar, Saumya has been part of several popular projects across films and television.
Her latest interview makes one thing clear: even after years in the industry and a fresh wave of recognition, she is not ready to settle for repetitive roles. For Saumya Tandon, the journey is still about learning, evolving and finding characters that allow her to showcase her full potential.
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