Shruti Anand Suffers Bruises, Fatigue While Shooting Action Scenes for Divya Prem on Sun Neo
Actress says fantasy action sequences took a physical toll, but helped her grow stronger
New Delhi | June 24, 2025 - Actress Shruti Anand, who plays Netra—the mother of lead character Divya—in the popular fantasy-drama series Divya Prem: Pyaar Aur Rahasya Ki Kahani, recently shared that she experienced bruises, dizziness, and body pain while filming intense action scenes for the show.
While fantasy dramas are often known for their over-the-top effects and dramatic storylines, Shruti revealed the physical toll that such roles can take on actors during filming.
“I Thought It Would Be Easy”: Shruti on the Challenges of Action Acting
In an interview, Shruti Anand admitted that she underestimated the difficulty of her role at first.
“When I first saw the script, I thought it looked easy,” she said.
“There weren’t many dialogues, mostly action. I thought it would go smoothly—but I was wrong.”
The actress revealed that long hours in harnesses, fight scenes, and the need to show superhuman strength—despite not actually having any—proved more demanding than expected.
“There was a scene in the first episode where I had to stop a moving train,” Shruti shared. “Even though it was acting, I had to use all my strength to make it believable.”
Physical Strain Behind the Fantasy
Shruti recounted how her body reacted to the stress of the action scenes:
- She felt dizzy during filming due to the amount of energy used.
- She came home with bruises and sore muscles from repeated stunts and falls.
- She needed frequent breaks to recover between intense scenes.
- “It was exhausting,” she said. “But I learned a lot. If I ever do a fantasy show again, I’ll be stronger and more prepared.”
About Divya Prem: Pyaar Aur Rahasya Ki Kahani
The show, which airs daily at 8:30 PM on Sun Neo, follows the mysterious love story of Divya, a young woman from Ujjain, whose life changes dramatically after meeting Prem.
The fantasy series mixes romance, suspense, and supernatural elements, with secrets from the past shaping the characters' present lives.
Lead Cast:
- Megha Ray as Divya
- Suraj Pratap Singh as Prem
- Kavita Banerjee in a key role
- Shruti Anand as Netra (Divya’s mother)
Why This Story Matters
Fantasy dramas like Divya Prem are gaining popularity on Indian television, offering audiences a blend of action, romance, and mythology. But as these shows become more visually ambitious, actors are often required to perform physically intense stunts, sometimes without professional stunt doubles or adequate breaks.
Shruti Anand’s behind-the-scenes experience sheds light on:
- The demanding nature of action-based TV roles
- The physical strain actors endure to create compelling visuals
- The lack of recognition actors receive for such efforts, especially in daily soaps
What’s Next for Shruti Anand?
Despite the challenges, Shruti said she’s proud of her work on the show and open to doing more action-based roles in the future.
“It was tough, but worth it. Now I know what to expect,” she said.
As the storyline of Divya Prem deepens with each episode, viewers can expect more action-packed scenes, emotional twists, and mysteries from the past coming to light.
Stay tuned to Sun Neo every evening at 8:30 PM to catch Shruti Anand and the rest of the cast in Divya Prem: Pyaar Aur Rahasya Ki Kahani.