Ruhi Singh talks about OTT being more inclusive towards women

Ruhi Singh, actress of Chakravyuh and Runaway Lugaai, talks about how OTT platforms are opening new avenues for actors outside film families and her wish to work with her idol Priyanka Chopra and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Ruhi Singh after giving successful OTT series like ‘Chakravyuh’ and ‘Runaway Lugaai’ has a bucket list of actors she wants to work with and big dreams about making name not only in India but Abroad too like her idol Priyanka Chopra.

Ruhi in her recent interview with ETimes, shared her experience as an actress and how OTT has been treating her, “My experience in the OTT space has been absolutely phenomenal. The digital space has opened so many doors for actors who come from other cities and don’t belong to film families. Not only for actors, but it has also been a boon for technicians.”

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Speaking about how in digital era people are appreciating new artists with amazing skills, she added, “I got to work in these completely different web series and showcase my skills. There is so much freedom when it comes to creating content in the digital space! People are now appreciating the content instead of blindly going to theatres because of certain names.”

Acting is not just her one talent and she truly believes in doing everything her heart wants, actress said, “When you are a teenager, who doesn’t want to be a pop singer? That was exactly my dream. As a child, I wanted to be a pop star. I hope I will be working towards it very soon. You will hear me sing soon because, as an individual, I believe in doing everything I set my heart to.”

Ruhi also shared how her father making her watch Mughal-E-Azam every Sunday gave her appreciation for all different types of content, “I actually grew up watching ‘Mughal-E-Azam’ because my father used to make me watch it every Sunday. So, I have been a fan of classic cinema but I used to watch all types of content.”

Ruhi also believes that Priyanka Chopra opened new avenues for actresses like her, making it possible to take their work worldwide, “I idolize Priyanka Chopra, and how she has shaped her career. I believe she has opened doors for actors like us, who wish to take over the world.”

In the end she expressed her wish to work with actors in her bucket list, ” I do have a bucket list of actors I truly want to work with. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pankaj Tripathi are at the top of my list” and After watching ‘The White Tiger’, I want to work with Adarsh Gaurav too; I absolutely loved his performance. I also want to work with my idol Priyanka Chopra.”

The actress also talked about health and fitness, says fitness is not a choice but lifestyle for her, “I play a lot of sports. It is not only working out in gyms. You have to do activities that you really enjoy. Maybe kick-boxing or dancing. Just live an active lifestyle.”