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On completing 30 years in the showbiz industry, Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty shared how the audience was different when she started her career, saying that today actors are exposed to the point of being trolled.
The actor began her career with the 1993 thriller Baazigar alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
Known for her diverse roles and impactful performances, Shilpa has a lot to be thankful for as she marks three decades in the entertainment industry. Addressing the challenges of staying relevant, the actor acknowledged the evolving audience and the constant need to 'please' them in today's digital era.
"When I started out, the audience was different because the exposure was much less for us vis-a-vis the audience. Today, we are exposed to the point of being trolled," said the 'Indian' actress.
Reflecting on the highs of her career, Shilpa recalled her journey from a small role in a platinum jubilee hit to becoming a mainstream heroine with Dhadkan (2002).
She reached the pinnacle of her popularity with iconic songs like Chura Ke Dil Mera (Main Khiladi Tu Anari, 1994) and Main Aayi Hoon UP Bihar Lootne (Shool, 1999). Her fame soared with films like Big Brother, Life... In A Metro, and Phir Milenge.
"These have been major milestones in my career so far," said Shilpa, acknowledging the diverse phases that shaped her remarkable journey in the film industry.
Speaking about her latest release - the comedy-drama Sukhee - Shilpa said: "We make a lot of movies and garner love and fan-following because of the characters. But the kind of appreciation I got for Sukhee was something I'd not received in all these years."
On the work front, she next has an upcoming show Indian Police Force. The cop drama is directed by Rohit Shetty and stars Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa and Vivek Oberoi. She also has the Kannada action movie KD - The Devil directed by Prem. The film stars Dhruva Sarja, V. Ravichandran, Reeshma Nanaiah and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.