Rashami Desai is back on television with Star Plus’ Sayonee, marking her return to the small screen after spending several years away from regular TV work. The actress recently opened up about her break from showbiz, the pressure of being judged by others and the way television actors are often viewed in the entertainment industry.
In an interview with Screen, Rashami explained that her time away was not simply about taking a break from work. She wanted to focus on herself, improve her craft and unlearn certain things she had picked up during years of working in television. She also spoke about online trolling, the way women are portrayed on screen and how she felt underestimated despite her experience and dedication.
Rashami Desai Reveals Why She Took a 3–4 Year Break
Rashami said she had stopped working for around three to four years because she did not feel ready to take up the projects being offered to her. During this period, she worked on a Gujarati film and appeared in the ZEE5 film Hisaab Barabar, but she did not take on a large number of projects.
“I had stopped working in between for 3-4 years. I did a Gujarati film, and I did a film on Zee5, Hisaab Barabar. I didn’t work a lot; I didn’t feel like it,” she said.
The actress added that she did receive television offers, but she could not connect with the projects at that time. She explained that she often steps away for a few years after completing a show because she wants to reassess herself and her approach to acting.
“I really wanted to unlearn a lot of things. I did a lot of workshops; I was working on myself,” Rashami shared.
Her comments show that she viewed the break as an opportunity to grow personally and professionally rather than rushing into work simply to remain visible.
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Rashami Desai Speaks About Online Trolling
The actress also addressed the impact of social media comments and online abuse. Rashami revealed that she had stopped reading comments on social media for the past three and a half months, suggesting that she wanted to protect herself from the negativity that can come with public attention.
She also expressed the belief that some online trolling was paid for, although this was her view rather than a claim independently established in the interview.
Rashami stressed that online abuse should have limits, pointing out that cyberbullying can have serious consequences and has been linked to cases of suicide. Her remarks highlighted the pressure public figures can face when criticism crosses the line into personal attacks.
For an actor whose work and personal life are regularly discussed online, stepping back from comments appears to be one way of creating distance from that negativity.
‘I Was Told My Career Is Over’: Rashami on Being Underestimated
Rashami said she had often felt underestimated because she was a woman. She criticised the tendency to judge female actors mainly by their appearance or glamour instead of recognising their skills, experience and hard work.
The actress believes women in entertainment have been stereotyped for too long and deserve to be appreciated for more than how they look on screen. She also spoke about being labelled an overexposed face because of her television work.
“When someone is so passionate about her work, you cannot just look at her in a glamorous way. It happened to me, and I decided not to work then,” she said.
Rashami added that she had been told her career was over. Despite those comments, she remains confident in her abilities and believes she still has much more to achieve as an actor. She feels that she has not always been given the right platform to show the full range of her talent.
Rashami Desai Calls Television an Underrated Platform
While discussing her career, Rashami also defended television, saying it is often treated as less prestigious than other forms of entertainment despite its wide reach.
“TV does not make you an object. It gives you a platform. It is a very underrated platform,” she said.
She pointed out that television reaches a large audience but is sometimes viewed as a taboo within the industry. In her view, appearing regularly on television should not become a reason to dismiss an actor or assume that their career has reached its limit.
Her comments reflect a wider debate about how television performers are perceived compared with actors working primarily in films or on streaming platforms. Rashami believes that the medium itself should not define the limits of an actor’s abilities or future opportunities.
Rashami Desai Returns With Sayonee
Rashami’s return to television comes with Sayonee, a romantic family drama airing on Star Plus. The show is produced by Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta under their banner, Dreamiyata Entertainment.
Sayonee is an official remake of the Malayalam television series Mazha Thorum Munpe, which aired on Asianet. The show features Rashami Desai alongside Ajay Chaudhary, Jahnavi Soni and Gautam Vig in prominent roles.
With her return, Rashami is stepping back into a medium that played a major role in her career. After spending time working on herself and her craft, she appears ready to take on a new chapter.
Her latest interview makes it clear that the break was about more than being away from the spotlight. Rashami wanted to reconnect with her work, challenge the labels attached to her and remind people that a television actor’s journey does not end simply because others say it does.
