My parents never wanted me to become an actor, but I chose to live my dream: Priya Thakur on bagging the lead role in Vasudha

Priya Thakur is chosen to play the lead role in the upcoming show Vasudha. The actress, who has acted in Punjabi shows and basically belongs to Himachal Pradesh, is making her debut on the Hindi TV show platform. She said, "I belong to a small town in Himachal Pradesh and so when I moved to Mumbai, it was a big decision for me. My parents wanted me to pursue a career in banking and I almost got a job, but then I had auditoned for a Punjabi show and chose acting as my profession. My parents were not happy with my decision but I decided to go ahead."

Sharing how living in Mumbai is not easy, Priya added, "The cost of living here is the biggest challenge. There is a lot of competition in Mumbai as the city attracts countless aspiring actors, and every actor wants to give their best. I have attended many auditions and faced constant rejection. I felt demotivated several times. So I used to meditate, go to the gym, distract myself and avoided negativity. I used to feel homesick and lonely a lot in Mumbai. But now I am very focussed and enjoy my life here."

Priya, who will play the lead role Vasundhra in the show Vasudha, shared, "I’m happy and excited to begin this new journey. I feel blessed and am deeply grateful to the production team and the channel for giving me this opportunity. It feels like I’m living my dream."