I am not cut out for saas-bahu shows. I steer clear of drama: Daisy Shah

03/06/2023

“I am still referred to as a girl from Salman Khan's camp"
Her decision to foray into television with 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 13' surprised many in the film industry. However, Daisy Shah isn't one to be swayed by others' opinions. She says, "I don't wish to clarify to anybody who is puzzled by my decision to take up a TV reality show. I wanted to be a part of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' because it allows me to challenge myself and acquire new skills in the process. It also gives me a wider audience to connect with. Most importantly, the experience will help me prepare for a project I'll begin working on by the end of this year. Besides, I am free for the next two months, so why not?"
So, is she open to doing a fiction show on TV as well? "I am not thesaas-bahu type at all. I am not cut out for it, I steer clear of drama," she answers.
'I never thought I would become an actor, but I did'
Though she has done several films in the South, Daisy came into the spotlight when she was launched in Bollywood as Salman Khan's heroine in 'Jai Ho' (2014). Despite the common perception that her career would skyrocket after making a big-ticket Hindi film debut, the pace slowed down. She says, "If you ask me whether my career progressed the way I expected, the answer is no. But I have no complaints. I never thought I would become an actor, but I did. Everyone knows that I come from a dance background, and in gaining a foothold in the acting industry, my journey has only been upwards."
'I don't crave screen space; I want to play impactful characters'
Daisy aspires to be associated with unconventional subjects and performance-driven characters. She says, "I want to take up quality work. I don't crave screen space; I want to play impactful characters. I have no idea why I haven't been offered any so far. Maybe, I didn't have the right team or probably wasn't approached because I am still referred to as a Salman Khan camp girl. I don't understand the conversations around camps and groups. Salman sir is friendly with everybody and so is Shah Rukh Khan. Since I am Salman sir's protégée, he ensures I am given the kind of work I should be getting."
She adds, "Some people still have a big question mark on their faces about me. There are advantages and disadvantages of being someone who has joined acting after working behind the camera. I think I probably failed to break the mindset some filmmakers may have had about me. Also, I can't pander to anyone's ego. On several occasions, I have been replaced in projects at the nth hour and given silly reasons. However, I have learnt to take these challenges in my stride. I take it as a sign from the universe that something better is in store for me. I have always been happy in any circumstance. I am proud that two of my films have done business for over Rs 100 crores. Do I desire to work in more films and make it big? Of course, yes."
'Nothing good comes out of Bollywood parties'
The actress also dispels the misconception that attending Bollywood parties translates into work. She says, "Parties mein jaate hain, baatein hoti hain aur agle dinn sab bhool jaate hain. This is the reality of parties. Trust me, nothing good comes out of these parties.
You just have a great time and connect with people. Par agli subah aap kahin gym mein milo toh woh banda aapko pehchanega bhi nahi."

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