Mumbai: Television actress Adrija Roy believes Indian TV is witnessing a positive shift, with audiences increasingly embracing stories led by strong female characters. The ‘Anupamaa’ actress says women are now being portrayed with greater depth and substance, creating more meaningful opportunities for performers.
Speaking about the changing landscape of television, Adrija said that while there is still room for growth, the industry has come a long way in presenting layered female characters.
“I think things have changed for the better. Women are getting more layered and meaningful roles now. There is still room for improvement, but the audience is accepting stories led by women, and that’s a positive sign for the industry,” she said.
Talking about the possibility of being stereotyped after delivering a successful performance, the actress admitted that it is a common challenge for actors. However, she is determined to keep exploring different kinds of roles.
“When a role becomes popular, people naturally start seeing you in that space because they know you’ve done it well. I don’t blame anyone for that. But as an actor, I would always like to surprise both myself and the audience. I don’t want to keep doing the same kind of character again and again. Every role should teach me something different,” Adrija shared.
She also spoke about the importance of evaluating every opportunity beyond just the role itself.
“Every actor dreams of having plenty of choices, but that’s not always how this industry works. Sometimes a good production house offers you a role that may not be exactly what you imagined. In such situations, I think you have to look at the complete picture—the team, the story and what the character brings to the show. There is no right or wrong answer. Every actor has to make the decision that feels right at that moment,” she explained.
Adrija further revealed that she has turned down projects in the past because she couldn’t relate to the characters.
“Yes, I have said no to a few projects. It wasn’t because they were bad, but because I couldn’t connect with the characters. If I don’t believe in a role, it becomes difficult for me to do justice to it. I would rather wait for something that genuinely excites me,” she added.
Adrija Roy is currently seen as Rahi Kapadia in the popular television drama “Anupamaa,” starring Rupali Ganguly in the lead role.
With inputs from IANS