Exclusive- Roopal Tyagi on her experience of working in TV shows says, 'It teaches you how to balance priorities and give your best under pressure'

Actress Roopal Tyagi, popularly known for her role as Gunjan in Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, talks about working on Television for years. She shared her experience as a TV actor.
She said, "What I truly believe is one of the greatest things about working in television is that it teaches you how to perform under intense pressure. Whether it’s the pressure of time, receiving scripts at the last minute, or having little to no preparation, television trains you to adapt quickly.You learn to truly embody your character so deeply that even if something is thrown at you unexpectedly, you instinctively know how your character would respond. That’s an incredible skill to develop."
She continued, "In fact, when you see an actor delivering a strong performance on television, it’s important to recognize the level of discipline and talent that is required. If someone is doing well in such a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, you can be sure they’ll shine just as brilliantly—if not more—in mediums like OTT or film, where there’s more time for rehearsal and character preparation."
She explained, "Television actors are constantly working against the clock. We often shoot an episode a day and sustain the same character over months or even years. To keep that character fresh, engaging, and emotionally consistent over such long periods takes a tremendous amount of craft. So if someone can pull that off successfully, it says a lot about their calibre as an actor."
She added, "That’s the beauty of television—it teaches you how to balance priorities, stay focused, and give your best under pressure. It’s a tough space, but it builds you up in ways few other formats cant."
Talking ahead about her share of struggle she mentioned, "I’ve been in the industry for around 17 years now—first as a choreographer and then as a television actor, working across both fiction and non-fiction formats. One of the biggest things I’ve observed over the years is the lack of proper guidance in the industry. When I started out, there was no structure at all. We didn’t even know who to approach or how to go about things."
"While things are starting to become a bit more organized now, and I do see some positive changes happening, this gap in mentorship and structure has been a long-standing issue—not just in television, but across the entertainment industry as a whole. The fact that things are slowly evolving is definitely a step in the right direction," she concluded.

She was last seen in Ranju Ki Betiyaan, and is also known for featuring in shows like Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Dill Mill Gaye, Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah, Kasamh Se. She also contested reality shows like Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8, Bigg Boss 9.