Charu Asopa
The actress, who portrays the antagonist in KHYRA, says, “There was a lot of pressure on me, so I took up the first opportunity that came my way. However, I began to have doubts about continuing on the show around six months ago. Despite this, I stayed on, believing I could manage it. Of course, my production house has been extremely supportive, granting me leave whenever necessary. However, whenever I reported to the shoot, something would crop up at home demanding my immediate attention. Besides, there were times when Ziana wasn’t feeling well. These circumstances made me realise I was needed at home. I have understood that I can’t juggle a daily soap along with taking care of Ziana. She is at a stage where she absorbs everything quickly. That’s why I am reluctant to bring her to the chaotic set environment. I want to oversee every aspect of her development. These are her formative years and I need to be there to instill strong values. Motherhood takes precedence and Ziana is my top priority. I will have to take a break from daily soaps as they require a minimum of 14 hours.”
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Arriving at the decision to leave the show wasn’t easy for Charu. She confesses, “As a single mother, I have to consider numerous factors, and that’s why it took me six months to reach this decision. I understand I will face certain financial challenges, but I have to take this step for my daughter. I will cope by reducing my expenses and working harder. I will concentrate on creating content for social media, and look out for weekend shows, web series, and commercials.”