10th April 2023, Mumbai: Shraddha Arya is a talented actress known for her captivating performances in popular Indian TV shows. Recently, she made headlines after suffering a serious leg injury on the sets of her show “Kundali Bhagya.” While many fans were concerned about her well-being, the incident also shed light on the grueling nature of the entertainment industry and the pressure placed on actors to continue working through injuries.
In a candid interview, Shraddha Arya spoke about her injury and the toll it has taken on her. She revealed that she had been working through the pain for several days before finally collapsing on set. Despite the severity of her injury, Arya was determined to continue filming, but was eventually convinced to take a break and seek medical attention.
Since I am part of a daily soap, I have to go to work once in a few days to shoot my scenes. They (team of the show) are not making me exert but going from home to the set, and then moving back and forth from vanity to the shoot location, is quite a task. But I have to do it. When you do daily soap, you can’t really stop.I agree that my fractured leg needs complete rest, but I can’t sit for too long at home. I get bored easily. Secondly, when you make a commitment for a project, you get attached to it and the people associated with it. Sometimes, out of love, you help them even when it’s difficult for you.”says the Kundali Bhagya actor.
She also added ” if there comes a time when it’s absolutely out of the question to be present at work, I will not think twice before prioritizing my health or personal life over work. For me, it’s more important than anything else.” To make that decision, she says, one has to be confident “that whatever the outcome or consequence be, he/she will be ready to face it, “and I have that confidence.”
She also shared other people’s perspective by saying ” They are doing their job in asking you to come, no matter what the situation is. Of course, they would want their telecast to happen on time. But it’s an individual’s choice to work for somebody or be their slave. I choose to work for the production house with discipline, and put in all my hard work, but I refuse to be their slave. There is a line between personal and professional life and I never let it smudge,” Arya tells us, and goes on “But that no where means that one should overlook their work intentionally if the other party is being supportive” She added
“In my case, the good part is people I work with do understand if I have trouble shooting. Like today, it’s 4:30 and I haven’t even reached the set. Still, nobody is calling me or hassling me because they do. I understand that I am going to take my own time, take medicines and then come. I live on my own terms. As a professional I will always try to fulfill my responsibility but like I said, if choosing my work in that moment is not possible, then I will never think twice before giving up,” she wraps up.In her own words, “It’s an individual choice to work for somebody or be their slave, I refuse to be one.” Arya’s statement highlights the need for actors to assert their autonomy and prioritize their own health and well-being above all else.
The pressure to continue working through injuries and illnesses is not limited to the entertainment industry. It is a pervasive issue in many industries, where employees may feel compelled to prioritize their work over their own health and well-being. However, as Arya’s experience demonstrates, it is essential to prioritize self-care and set personal boundaries in order to avoid burnout and long-term damage to one’s health.
Arya’s decision to prioritize her own health and well-being sends a powerful message to her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. It serves as a reminder that personal boundaries are essential for maintaining one’s health and well-being, and that it is okay to say no when one’s own well-being is at stake.
In conclusion, Shraddha Arya’s leg injury and subsequent decision to prioritize her own health and well-being serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of personal boundaries and self-care in the entertainment industry and beyond. Her refusal to be a “slave” to her work is a message that resonates with people across all industries, and serves as an inspiration to prioritize our own well-being above all else.