Archana reveals rejecting multiple films due to Kapil's show
What's the story
Veteran actor Archana Puran Singh recently opened up about her struggle to find work in the film industry. Despite her long career, she claims filmmakers don't see her as a serious actor. Speaking to News18, she said, "No matter how much I try, I'm not being able to convince filmmakers. Nobody is offering me roles." "They aren't very convinced that I'm an actor."
Career shift
Her journey from lead roles to comic parts
Singh, who started her career with a lead role in Jalwa (1987), has since been relegated to supporting roles and comic parts. She joined The Kapil Sharma Show as a judge in 2019, which gave her a new lease of popularity but also limited her film opportunities. "I haven't been able to work in films for all these years," she confessed.
Show commitment
Why she couldn't take up film offers
Singh explained, "This one time, I got a call. They required me to travel to Scotland for 25 days. But it wasn't possible to leave the shoot of Kapil's show." "Earlier, when the show used to be aired on TV, we would film a hundred episodes a year...that's the reason I didn't have time for anything else." "I [said no] to a lot of films. And since I've said no so many times, people stopped approaching me for acting assignments."
Future prospects
Hopes for more film offers now
With The Great Indian Kapil Show now on Netflix, Singh is hopeful about getting more film offers. "Now we shoot for it on a season-to-season basis. As a result, I don't have the commitment to be in India for the whole year." "I can now travel and shoot for other projects. This is why I'm very happy that the show now runs on Netflix," she said.
Recent work
Singh on her role in 'Toaster'
Singh was recently seen in a pivotal role in the film Toaster. It was her second collaboration with actor Rajkummar Rao, who also made his debut as a producer with this project. "If didn't work with him in that film (Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video), I may not have been a part of Toaster," she said, hoping it opens doors for more films.