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1. Tell us about your background and journey.
Hi my name is Vandana Vithlani. I am coming from a non Bollywood background but from childhood I was interested in acting. But my goal or wish was to go for hotel management. But with Family views could not continue.Then during college I started getting offers to do commercial Gujarati plays.So I thought why not. As I feel whatever opportunity knocks your door its meant for you. So I started doing plays. Then one fine day gave audition for Rashmi Sharma production house and thus got role in Saath Nibhana Saathiya and journey of acting began
2. Did you ever think or dream of doing a tv show?
Yes, I used to always think how these artist are doing this serials.Even I wish to enter.but never had any influence or contacts.Then one fine day my co artist told me about the audition going on in Rashmi Sharma production.
First I said I will not go straight there for audition.if I get email I'd will post my bio-data and pics.if they like they will call and I will go for audition.Next day other friend suddenly gave me mail id it was like wow so fast as I had not told anybody about it. Sent my bio-data.they called me for audition.And journey began as Urmila Shah.
3. How can one approach their career and have the confidence and belief to make it on a tv show?
One has to have positive approach.Never give up.for what they dream.and keep learning in all situation.In All situation there is a process of learning, accept it with positive mind.I don't say that negative thoughts never comes.but whenever you feel negative thoughts are dominating your mind.chant CANCEL.till you feel light.You give your best.and success is yours
4. If not this, what would you be doing?
If not acting teaching.I would be doing.
I am a good teacher.
May be acting teacher.
5. For a compete outsider with inroads, what advice would you like to give?
If you an actor.just don't think that you are outsider.accept all learning be humble.stay grounded and hardwork to Achieve your goal.
6. What is your mantra of success?
Whatever opportunity one get grab it.if its come to you means its meant for you. Be in gratitude with god and people around you.Be grounded.
7. Which is your favorite book and why?
Seriously no favorite book. I am not a good reader.I just read news papers.
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- Vandana Vithlani
Interviewed by - Gurleen Kaur
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