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Mona Singh reflects on her seamless shift from iconic TV roles like Jassi to OTT stardom, citing exhausting TV schedules and censorship as key reasons for quitting. She embraces OTT for meaningful roles, better work-life balance, and creative freedom in projects like Yeh Meri Family.
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Career Transition Insights
Known for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and over a decade in TV including soaps and reality shows, Mona consciously moved to OTT and films. She credits TVF's Yeh Meri Family for launching her digital journey, highlighting how OTT enables complex characters impossible on traditional TV due to restrictions.
Key Highlights
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TV Challenges: Grueling timelines (daily episodes), no personal life; "I wonder if TV actors even have one," she quips, preferring 3-month OTT shoots for freshness.
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OTT Advantages: Diverse stories, nuanced roles in Made in Heaven S2, The Ba***ds of Bollywood; "Shows we watch online would never air on TV."
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Future Plans: Three films next year plus OTT balance; no TV return - "I've done it all."
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Gratitude Note: From unknown to blessed opportunities; OTT revolution benefits actors, writers, audiences.
Sources: Times of India, Hindustan Times, Filmibeat.
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