Singer-actor Shirley Setia who made her debut at the big screen with Nikamma and Telugu film Krishna Vrinda Vihari said that she is beyond grateful for 2022 as she witnessed her children dream come true.
She mentioned in an interview with Hindustan Times that, “I’ve always dreamt of becoming an actor and seeing myself on the big screen one day. And that finally happened, with two of my films. I feel grateful for how things panned out.”
Setia recounts the fact that when Hindi films could not do well amongst the masses, her work in Telegu worked like magic. She avers, “I asked a friend in Bengaluru to book tickets [to my film in advance] because there was chatter that all the shows are houseful. But, she was like, ‘Koi baat nahin. Hume aise hi mil jayegi ticket’. But, she soon called back to say, ‘Shirley, mujhe iss film ki tickets mili hi nahin and I’m so happy about it (laughs)’.”
When she was asked about the moment when her parents flew back from New Zealand to India to stay with her, she said, “They were so happy for me. There’s no greater joy than seeing your parents happy and proud because of what you’ve done.”
Bracing up for the upcoming year Setia is picking up the tricks and tips to sustain in the industry. “I’ve realised I need to be a little thick-skinned. Earlier, I’d take everything to heart. Even trolls used to affect me a lot. But, you have to tell yourself that it’s not a big deal. You’ve to only focus on giving your best because that’s what people are going to see. It’s the result that matters — that’s what this year has taught me,” she concludes.
