Actress Surabhi Das was adored for her debut show Nima Denzongpa. After her stint in Pandya Store, she decided to switch gears and explore the OTT and film space. She is gearing up for Carnaame on Amazon Prime and Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayana, in which she essays the role of Sita Maa’s (Sai Pallavi) sister. In an exclusive chat with Mid-Day, Surabhi gets candid about her struggles and heaps praise on Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi.

Surabhi Das on transition to web and films

Surabhi gained prominence with her stint in Nima Denzongpa, which highlighted the struggles and racism faced by North-Eastern people. However, she was fortunate that the show didn’t make her a household name, as it made it easier for her to audition for web and films. Surabhi explains, “When you are transitioning from TV to web, it’s a bit tough. People tend to know you by your character names. Once casting directors find out that you’ve been part of a television show, they often hesitate to audition you further. There’s still a typical mindset about TV actors. I feel fortunate that Nima did not become a household name.”