Veteran actor Kruttika Desai shares how she maintains emotional objectivity on set, ensuring personal bonds never interfere with her craft. With decades of experience, she emphasizes self-competition and professionalism in an often competitive industry.
In the world of television, where actors spend long hours together on set, day after day, it’s natural for close-knit relationships to form. Shared scenes, emotional story arcs, and intense production schedules often lead to friendships—or, in some cases, friction.
However, for seasoned actors like Kruttika Desai, experience teaches more than just performance finesse. It fosters emotional maturity, a deep sense of professionalism, and the ability to stay objective in any environment—personal or professional.
Kruttika Desai, who plays the strong yet affectionate Bua Maa in Meri Bhavya Life, a Sphereorigins production helmed by Sunjoy Waddhwa, draws on her years of experience to bring depth and authenticity to the role. While many actors admit that real-life relationships sometimes blur the lines between reel and real, she is very clear on where she stands.
“I don’t form bonds easily,” she reveals, highlighting a deliberate approach to maintaining emotional boundaries on set. Kruttika Desai adds, “My off-screen bonds don’t affect my performance at all. That wouldn’t be handy if I liked someone and had to hate him/her in the show or vice versa.”
Her perspective reflects the clarity that often comes with years of being in the industry. With time, actors like Kruttika Desai learn that staying emotionally detached from their co-stars—at least while performing—is not a sign of aloofness, but of dedication to their craft. This professional distance allows for greater creative freedom and authenticity in portraying complex relationships on screen.
Touching on the competitive nature of showbiz, she draws a parallel to any other professional field. “Yes, there is competition in the entertainment industry,” Kruttika Desai acknowledges, before adding a crucial distinction, “As long as it’s healthy, it benefits everyone. But if there is rivalry, the products suffer, and the atmosphere becomes toxic.”
Instead of getting swept up in comparisons or external expectations, she focuses inward. “My competition is only with myself—to do my best,” she states with quiet confidence—a reminder that true growth comes from self-awareness, not rivalry.
In an industry often driven by ego and external validation, Kruttika Desai’s grounded approach is a testament to the kind of wisdom that only years of experience can bring—on-screen and off.
