Popular show Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki went off air a week ago. The social drama that was based on transgender people struggling to find acceptance in society has touched the lives of many, including the cast. Recently, actress Kamya Panjabi, who played a pivotal role in the show, opened up about how it helped her come out of depression.
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In an interview with The Times of India, Kamya said, “Shakti has given me a new life. I was in depression when I joined the show. Karan Patel got married in 2015, and I was in no position to work for almost a year. I was in a very bad state when I joined the show in 2016. Iss show ne mujhe zinda rakha aur ek nayi zindagi dee. I immersed myself in work and got out of that phase gradually.
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Kamya further elaborated, “I am not the kind of person who would say, ‘Oh! I need a break, go for a holiday and rejuvenate.’ I am a workaholic and I worship my job. I am meeting my friends, who I couldn’t earlier as I was caught up with the shoot of Shakti. I am waiting for my husband (Shalabh Dang) to arrive in Mumbai, so that I can have a gathering with my Shakti team at my home…”
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Kamya has always been vocal about her relationship with Patel and has never shied away from talking about battling depression post breakup. In the past, the actress also revealed how it took her two and a half years to move on, and her work was the only thing that kept her going.
Recalling her last days of shoot and how she still feels low, Kamya said, “I cried a lot when the director announced the pack-up. I didn’t leave the set for a couple of hours. It has been a few days since the shoot wrapped up, but I continue to feel low.”
On being asked about the reason for the show ending, the actress said, “It was planned aur sabki razamandi thi isme. Shakti is a brand, which started on a beautiful note, and I am glad that it has ended on a high instead of being dragged unnecessarily. Bas yahi hai ki koi dhakke maar ke nikale usse achha aap izzat se nikal jao. Today, many shows are returning with the second season and I am sure Shakti will come back, too.”
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Kamya tied the knot with businessman Shalabh Dang in February last year and counts her blessings for getting out of a toxic relationship.
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