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Veteran Actress Anita Kanwal Opens Up About Financial Struggles
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News18•20-10-2026, 13:36
Veteran Actress Anita Kanwal Opens Up About Financial Struggles
- •Veteran actress Anita Kanwal revealed that her financial savings could run out within a year if she does not find acting work soon.
- •She expressed a strong desire to remain independent and avoid depending on her children for financial support.
- •Kanwal highlighted the challenges of securing appropriate roles in the industry, noting that she still receives casting calls for much younger characters despite her decades of experience.
- •She emphasized that returning to work is essential not only for financial sustainability but also for her mental well-being.
- •Kanwal has a rich career spanning several decades across television shows like Shanti and Banegi Apni Baat, as well as films like Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Gangaajal.
Key Questions Answered
Anita Kanwal revealed that her savings could be exhausted within a year and she needs to earn a living rather than depend on her children or run out of funds.
She is recognized for her roles in iconic TV serials like Banegi Apni Baat, Shanti, Sonpari, and Sasural Genda Phool, as well as films including Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Gangaajal.
Despite having worked on 50 to 60 shows, she continues to face rejections, struggles with auditions, and sometimes receives inappropriate casting inquiries for characters as young as 21.
