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Mumbai, Maharashtra: Actress Sumbul Touqeer, in a conversation with IANS, reflected on her journey from a shy child artist to a more confident performer, saying her biggest growth has been personal—balancing introversion with confidence. She said show endings are always emotional but part of the unpredictable TV industry. On 'Itti Si Khushi' going off-air, she felt it was a channel decision rather than audience-related. Sumbul shared that she doesn’t let TRP pressure affect her and focuses on strong performances and meaningful scripts, adding that television must evolve with changing audience tastes and OTT influence. She also said 'Bigg Boss' gave her visibility without typecasting her. While social media doesn’t affect her much, she understands fans disappointment when shows end. She plans a short break before her next project, focusing on quality over speed and enjoys cooking, dancing and films in her free time.


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00:07As an actor, we will definitely be able to do it, but I think as a person, definitely.
00:18When I first came to the industry, I was kind of introvert.
00:23I didn't speak much at that time, or I was very shy, I didn't know that much, but I didn't
00:29talk much.
00:29And then with time, I got a lot of puzzle games, I became extrovert especially.
00:37And I think after Big Boss, I have become a little more reserved.
00:41And right now, I feel like I'm in a little bit like this.
00:46I've become very moody, I have to paint my mood now.
00:48When I first came to the show, when I first came to the show,
00:53how much emotion does it hurt me?
00:59In Relivation, we suddenly know that this is our last week,
01:05or the last 15 days.
01:08So definitely, it doesn't look good.
01:10It seems like we've given this one particular project so much of our time,
01:17so much of our heart.
01:18And if it's like this, if it's done, then it will definitely look bad.
01:23Because that is something you don't expect.
01:26It seems like the concept of Kushti was very emotional and relatable,
01:29but still, the show will be an au pair.
01:32It was surprising.
01:33I don't think that it was like our show's RP, or people didn't like it.
01:43It was, I think, the channel's call.
01:46They took this decision.
01:49And I don't think that it would have to give us our TRP or our audience.
01:57Because people were loving it.
01:59When an actor is emotionally invested in someone's music,
02:04and that is suddenly closed,
02:05then how does that impact handle it?
02:07Does this closure affect you mentally and creatively?
02:13No, actually.
02:14I think, with time, I've become, I've accepted the fact,
02:19that it won't go for as long as you're living.
02:24So, definitely, it will never end.
02:27So, before, it felt very bad.
02:29Because when I was young,
02:31I cried a lot.
02:32But after Imli, I understood that,
02:36what's important is what you're digging away from the show.
02:39And, as much as I know,
02:42I found many great friends on Ittisih Khushi.
02:48You've got a strong identity from Imli.
02:51Do you think that it's a challenge from him?
02:55And his pressure on Ittisih Khushi?
02:58No, definitely not.
02:59Because in Imli,
03:01the type of character,
03:02who was showing that he belongs to the place,
03:06who speaks a language,
03:07who speaks a language,
03:08who speaks a language.
03:10I think, if it's a Kavya or Ittisih Khushi,
03:13I think three characters are very different from the other.
03:17So, it's not that,
03:17after Imli,
03:20it was difficult for me to do a character.
03:24Because it was my first show.
03:27But now, I don't see it like that.
03:30In the TV industry,
03:32the TRP pressure is a very dominating factor.
03:35So, I think that,
03:36in terms of the content,
03:37the numbers of the popular community,
03:39there is no time for good shows,
03:41to grow and grow.
03:43Sometimes, yes.
03:44I agree with this.
03:45Because,
03:46you know,
03:47I think that,
03:48some channels are very good shows,
03:50because the story is very good.
03:51But,
03:52sometimes,
03:53if it doesn't feel good to the audience,
03:54then,
03:55it will not be able to do it.
03:57Personally,
03:59I don't have any pressure on TRP.
04:00Because,
04:00I have always believed in the shows,
04:04that they have a good story.
04:06And,
04:07whatever it goes,
04:08it will feel good.
04:09Because, I am a part of a good story.
04:11As an actor,
04:13how much pressure do you get to TRP?
04:16Or,
04:18do you think that,
04:19actors need to get to TRP?
04:21Because,
04:21they are creative and inputs.
04:23Yes,
04:23I have never put TRP pressure on me.
04:26Because,
04:26that is not my call.
04:27I am so much on the set,
04:30I am doing my job.
04:31And,
04:32TRP is not in my hands.
04:34Today,
04:35the audience is fast changing.
04:37OTT is also increasing.
04:39So,
04:39do you feel that,
04:40TV storytelling has to be relevant?
04:43Yes,
04:43how do you feel?
04:45I believe,
04:46that,
04:48change should be constant.
04:51Like,
04:52the time is changing.
04:54We are increasing.
04:54So,
04:55our patterns should be increasing.
04:57We cannot sell the same thing every time.
04:59This is what I believe.
05:01So,
05:02if there were to make a difference,
05:06in television,
05:06storytelling wise,
05:07then,
05:08definitely,
05:09why not?
05:10If you have to give a chance to give something like this,
05:15whether in OTT format or in limited series,
05:18what changes suggest you do in story or character?
05:24Interesting.
05:25I think,
05:29I will try this,
05:31because,
05:31if there is a different show adaptation,
05:37then,
05:38we stick to the adaptation.
05:43And especially in reality shows, do you have a different visibility in Big Boss, do you think that exposure
05:53has been positive on your fiction career or typecasting?
05:59No, it never happened because I didn't have a particular character in Big Boss.
06:07And no, I don't think this is true.
06:12In today's time, social media is very powerful.
06:16When the show is fair, the audience's reaction is still in front of you.
06:20How does it affect your reaction? What do you feel about your heart touching?
06:24I didn't feel much before. I was okay. We had a good run and now it's okay because it's not
06:30in our hands.
06:31But then I saw many posts of the fans of the show and many tweets about the show that they
06:38don't want to close the show.
06:39And then I started feeling bad about how much they loved it and now they're not going to be able
06:44to see the show.
06:45So that was a little better.
06:48But yeah.
06:51So I had a good time working with him. I was very young. I was a kid. I was 14
07:14years old. I think 14-15 years old.
07:17So at that time, he made me very comfortable on the set.
07:21He was mostly with him.
07:23And I was scared that I was performing with Ayesha Vansar.
07:27So he made me very comfortable with whom I performed there.
07:32So I think that it was a very good experience.
07:37What do you think about the future projects?
07:39What do you think about the future projects?
07:41What do you think about the future projects?
07:42What do you think about the future projects?
07:44I think the script matters a lot.
07:48I've never done any show. I've never done any show that I've ever heard the story.
07:52I've heard the story and if I like the story, then I put my efforts in the show or in
07:57any kind of project.
07:58So the story is definitely matter to me.
08:02But with that, I feel that now I'm on a break.
08:07I don't know for the time for the time.
08:09But I feel like I need some time off.
08:21Something that was surprised people.
08:25Definitely.
08:29Especially when we talk about TV.
08:31So in TV, we see that the show is very fast.
08:35So what do you think about the audience's connection?
08:40What are the reasons for this show?
08:42I think the show is very fast.
08:45I think the show is very fast.
08:47I think the show is very fast.
08:48I don't think that the audience's connection is broken.
08:51They might hold grudges about some changes in the story.
08:57But it's never happened because their connection has ended up with the show.
09:00So I don't think that's a reason to shut down a show.
09:05In the TV industry, we have a lot of work.
09:08If you look at long working hours and late payment issues,
09:13you always have a lot of problems.
09:15So what do you think about long working hours?
09:19What do you think about long working hours?
09:19Long working hours I have definitely done.
09:22Yeah, I think almost in every show.
09:28And it is, it becomes very hectic.
09:31Because you are physically tired.
09:33Because you are performing, you are learning, you know, memorizing your lines.
09:38So after a point, it becomes very difficult to deal with it.
09:43And it is a work for quality.
09:46So that is something that if you are doing extra hours,
09:50you need to get a little rest after that.
09:54So you know, to reboot your brain.
09:57And what about the treatment issues?
09:59Have you ever happened to me?
10:00It hasn't happened yet.
10:01I will tell you later.
10:03Lastly, if you have a message for fans,
10:06what do you support me?
10:07What do you think?
10:10Look, I know you might not be happy,
10:13that we have a wrap.
10:15And at the same time,
10:17I understand every emotion coming from your side.
10:21And sometimes I do feel the same too.
10:24But that's life.
10:25We just have to accept it.
10:28And just wait for bigger and better projects.
10:30Have you heard that your cooking is a shock?
10:33Do you want to go out?
10:36I am very shocked at cooking.
10:39There is definitely a dance.
10:41I like to go on the drives.
10:46I always like to go out of the car.
10:48I am very shocked at movies.
10:50Seriously, it should be studied.
10:54So, we are going to go to the complete reality show or something.
10:58As of now, we are not planning anything.
10:59We are just planning anything.
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