Exclusive: Have been body shamed since childhood, was called 'Fatty', says Yeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla actress Anvita Phaltankar

Popular Marathi TV actress Anvita Phaltankar is currently winning hearts as Sweetu in the popular TV show Yeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla. From playing a pivotal role in the Marathi film Girls to playing a lead in a TV show, Anvita broke the stereotype of a lead actress and redefined beauty with her own style. In an exclusive chat with ETimes TV, Anvita spoke about playing Sweetu on-screen, Her decision of entering into television, being body-shamed, trolls, and much more.

- Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar

I never expected that such a big opportunity would come my way. Also, I am playing the role of Sweetu as a lead actress, and she is proving to everyone that a slim and toned body is not everything. A girl, who is thin, does not mean she is beautiful. I was so happy to play Sweetu on-screen because I got a role similar to what I am in real life. We have been seeing lead Marathi actresses with a fit and toned body but I broke the stereotype of a lead actress, and it is a huge responsibility for me.

Our chemistry is loving by the audience. The entire team of Yeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla is playing a huge role to make us look good and perfect on-screen. Shalva supports me too while performing together and I am glad we managed to win the audience's hearts in a short period. (PC - Instagram)

I have done films and have also been a part of Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra. I always like to experiment with my roles. In the films, there is planning and graph, and you have to work according to that. In TV serials, every day there is a new challenge to play a different shade of the same character. I never created any barrier for me and I have only decided to do good work. I will always go with the flow. I feel you have to keep working and there is nothing like a small role or big role. Everything is equal. (PC - Instagram)

I have gone through a lot since my childhood. I have been facing body-shaming since my childhood. People used to call me 'Fatty', and I feel 'Fatty' can never be a pet name. A few people told me, "don't eat much; otherwise, nobody will marry you. I got hurt a lot. People have spoken a lot about me, but I am winning the audience's hearts today. I am overwhelmed with my fan's love. The more they love me, the more I get motivated every day, and that matters more. (PC - Instagram)

I luckily never got rejected when I used to go for auditions because my physique was my USP. I still get good offers but yes I am fortunate about it. (PC - Instagram)

I often see people troll and post negative comments on social media, but I don't react to anything. I feel it's better to ignore them because I am trying my best and working hard every day. People think it's easy to become an actor, but no, it's not. Every day is a struggle and challenge, and I am honestly working hard and will always do. (PC - Instagram)

- Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar