Sudha Chandran discusses career struggles and personal life choices
The veteran actress spoke about losing a leg, her marriage, and her decision not to have children.
Bharatanatyam dancer and actress Sudha Chandran has shared details regarding her personal struggles and career, according to a report by The Times of India. The actress, known for her roles in television and films, previously lost a leg following a road accident at age 17.
Chandran stated that she lost the will to live after the accident but decided to continue because of her parents. She regained mobility using a prosthetic Jaipur foot and resumed her dancing career in several countries.
The actress also recalled her marriage to assistant director Ravi Dang in 1994. She said her parents opposed the union because she is Tamil and he is Punjabi, leading the couple to elope and marry at the Chirag Nagar Murugan Temple in Chembur.
Regarding her family, Chandran told Kairali TV that she and her husband decided not to have children or adopt. She explained that they were concerned an adopted child might feel like a weight on their parents as they grew up.
Chandran described a seven-year period of unemployment despite winning a National Award for her film Nache Mayuri. She noted that her career saw a turning point when she played the character Ramola Sikand in the Balaji Telefilms production Kahin Kisi Roz.
The actress said playing negative characters helped her sustain a career in the industry for over 25 years.