Hey there, TV buffs! So, let’s play a little guessing game today. In the world of entertainment, sometimes you need a breather – especially when your roles start taking a toll on you. Many actors have essayed negative roles. However, did you know that one of them, who worked with Shah Rukh Khan, had to quit the industry because of that? Playing antagonist characters made her leave the entertainment sector for seven years.
Meet Jaya Bhattacharya, the talented and unforgettable face from Bollywood and television who has created a lasting impression with her performances. But did you know that at the height of her career, Jaya decided to take a break? Yes, the actress actually left the industry for a whopping seven years. She found herself in a whirlwind of complex roles, mostly in the “grey and dark” shades. And let’s be honest, she did them with such conviction that the audience couldn’t help but feel chills every time she appeared on screen! But those intense roles that we loved to hate slowly began to take a toll on her. It reached a point where Jaya felt her negative roles were consuming her emotionally so she needed to step away and reconnect with her true self.
Jaya Bhattacharya had revealed this in an interview with DNA saying, “It feels like the word ‘negative’ is written on my forehead. I have been offered more negative roles in my career so far. The first negative character that I played, which got famous, was Payal from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. People thought that I could not do any other roles.”
The Thapki Pyaar Ki actress further said that this was why she did not work for seven years. “Do people not feel that I can play other roles as well? Hence, I decided not to work for seven years. I didn’t want to only play negative characters; I wanted to play diverse roles and portray a complete character, which makes an artist feel happy and satisfied.”
Today, Jaya Bhattacharya is back, wiser and stronger, picking roles that allow her to showcase her versatility without losing herself in them.
