An MBA graduate, she was picked to play the female lead in the popular Kannada soap, ‘Jothe Jotheyali’, after getting spotted on Instagram.
Megha Shetty shares her journey about being an Instagram user to television star and now her debut in films. (meghashettyofficial/Twitter)
The entire communication system across the globe has changed ever since the advent of social media. Even as youngsters are exposed to both the positive and negative aspects of it, it’s been best argued that social media effects depend on the purpose of its use.
For instance, Megha Shetty, while she was still pursuing her MBA, got recognised for her talent on one of the popular social media platforms — Instagram.
She was chosen by the talent hunt of a leading Kannada television network, which then forwarded her contact to television serial director Arooru Jagadish. Th rest is history.
And now, She made her silver screen debut with Shiva Tejass’ Dil Pasand this Friday, 11 November.
“I can only say that I am eternally blessed and grateful for the opportunities which came knocking on my doors. I have no connection whatsoever with the television or industry nor was I planning to get into it”, Megha Shetty told South First.
“I was doing my MBA and the television studio which recognised me through social media and it forwarded my name to the director, who cast me in ‘Jothe Jotheyali’”, she recalled.
Megha Shetty is now gearing up for the release of ‘Triple Riding’. (meghashettyofficial/Twitter)
It is nothing less than a dream come true for aspirants like her when luck combined with hard work proves immense success in life.
“Jothe Jotheyali”, starring film actor Aniruddha Jatkar in the lead, went on air in 2019. So far, it completed at least 800 episodes and is one of the most popular soaps in Kannada.
“I only knew basic expressions which are required for social media usage. I had no formal lessons in acting in front of a camera”, the 24-year-old quipped.
She learnt everything on the job with great support from the entire team including Arooru and the whole cast and crew of the serial.
“Their faith in me made me excel. Most importantly, it was the love and affection of the audience without whom I couldn’t have reached this level.”
Regarding her silver screen debut, Megha Shetty has two back-to-back releases: Dil Pasand opposite Darling Krishna and Triple Riding alongside Golden Star Ganesh.
“Though Tripe Riding is the first movie I signed, Dil Pasand marked my debut. In the film, my character has two shades: a typical traditional girl turns into a full-on modern due to Western influence. In Tribble Riding, I am playing a doctor”, she informed.
Despite her busy shooting schedule, Megha is still working for the Kannada soap.
“I’m juggling television and films only because of the support from the makers of respective projects. Sometimes, I work a straight 14-16 hours without any break. I am realising my dreams only because of my family. They are my greatest strength,” she is all smiles.
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Megha Shetty debuted in films with ‘Dil Pasand’. (meghashettyofficial/Twitter)
The actor now has two more movies in her kitty. They are lined up for release in 2023.
“I completed the shoot for Kaiva. It is directed by Jayatheertha sir of Bell Bottom and Banaras fame. I am cast opposite Dhanveerah Gowda in this intense love story. It’s based on a real-life incident, set in the 1980s,” she revealed.
After Operation London Cafe is a pan-India film where she is teaming up with Kaveesh Shetty and director Sadagara Raghavendra.
“Here, I play a village girl. While the film will be released in multiple languages, I am dubbing for my role in both Kannada and Marathi.”
Before wrapping it up, Megha Shetty asserted that social media, if used in the best interest, can do wonders as she continues to use it to good effect to communicate with her fans and admirers.
She owes them her success and vows to give her best to entertain them as a performer.
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