Shefali Shah Opens Up About Career Setback in Akshay Kumar's Waqt: 'I Dug My Own Grave'

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Bollywood actor Shefali Shah has been making waves with her latest performance in Delhi Crime Season 3. However, her career wasn't always as successful. Shefali revealed that playing Akshay Kumar's mother in the 2005 film Waqt: The Race Against Time was a career setback. In an interview with Times Now, she shared that her husband, director and producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, initially advised her against taking the role. Despite his reservations, Shefali went ahead and took on the part, which she believes hindered her progress in the industry. Shefali's husband had expressed concerns about her suitability for the role, but she was determined to prove herself. She even experimented with her appearance, applying powder to her hair to appear older and more mature. However, her efforts were in vain, and the role ended up having a lasting impact on her career. Shefali admitted that she was out of work for an extended period after the film's release, but has since bounced back with a strong résumé of notable films, including Gandhi, My Father and The Last Lear. Waqt: The Race Against Time, directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is a family drama that explores the complexities of relationships and the importance of learning life's valuable lessons. The film, based on a Gujarati play by Aatish Kapadia, features an ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra. Shefali's current project, Delhi Crime Season 3, has received widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Vartika Chaturvedi. The show, available on Netflix, follows Vartika's pursuit of Meena, aka Badi Didi, a formidable villain involved in human trafficking. With her recent success, Shefali has proven that she has overcome her past setbacks and is now thriving in the industry.