Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Samridhii Shukla's lesser known secrets
Samridhii Shukla, who has won hearts as Abhira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is not just a talented actress but also a seasoned voice artist. Long before she made her mark on television, she spent over a decade behind the mic, lending her voice to some of India’s most beloved animated characters.
Samridhii Shukla has gained massive fame and immense popularity with her stint in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, playing the role of Abhira. Prior to this, she was seen in Saavi Ki Savaari and has proved that she has a deft of talent as an artist. Here's a look at some lesser-known facts about the actress.
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Early career Samridhii began her career in the dubbing industry in 2005 with the show Sai Baba and worked as a voice artist for 11 years before transitioning to acting. She has also given her voice for various animated films and famous characters.
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Doremon She was the official Hindi voice for the iconic animated character. She also dubbed for other animated series like Little Singham and Golmaal Jr. She has aced the space and has been given credit for the same.
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Hollywood movies Her voice can be heard in the Hindi versions of international films, including for Emma Watson in Beauty and the Beast and for Joey King in A Family Affair. She has also dubbed for Bollywood actresses in other projects, like Taapsee Pannu in Haseen Dillruba and Alia Bhatt in Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva.
Heritage Samridhii’s grandmother was an actor, while her grandfather was a freedom fighter who later became a surgeon. She has mentioned and spoken at length about the same in various media interviews.
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Personality As a child, she was very sensitive, introvert, and prone to crying. She was also a high-achieving student, often ranking in the top five of her class.
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Taste in music Samridhi doesn't stick to a single genre and enjoys a mix of pop, rap, and jazz, with a particular fondness for classic jazz music. She has quite an eclectic taste.
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Use of time A lighthearted secret is that during her takes while shooting for TV shows, she uses her in-between break time to get enough sleep and rest.
School memories Her birthday, November 14, is also a holiday in India. As a result, she could never celebrate her birthday with her classmates at school. In India, November 14 is celebrated as Children's Day in honor of Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday.
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Reality shows She is not interested in reality shows. When asked about participating in reality shows like Bigg Boss or Khatron Ke Khiladi, Samridhii, as reported by the Times of India, stated that she prefers to keep her personal life private and would likely back out of the latter due to her many fears.
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Confidante She sees her sister as her confidante. With no brother growing up, she shares a strong and close bond with her sister, whom she considers her best friend. She also ties her a rakhi on the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
