Sumbul Touqeer says long TV shoots are mentally and physically exhausting

Mumbai: Actress Sumbul Touqeer Khan has opened up about the demanding work culture in the television industry, saying that long shooting hours can become physically and mentally exhausting, making proper rest extremely important for actors.

Speaking to IANS, the actress shared her experience of working extended hours on television sets and said such schedules are common across most daily shows.

“I have experienced long working hours in almost every show. It gets very hectic—physically and mentally exhausting. You are constantly performing, memorising lines, and staying focused. If you are working extra hours, it is important to get proper rest afterward to recharge,” Sumbul said.

When asked whether she had ever faced any issues related to treatment on set, the actress denied having such experiences so far, adding that she would openly speak about it if it ever happened.

The Imlie actress also spoke about the changing landscape of entertainment and stressed that television storytelling must evolve with changing audience preferences and the growing popularity of OTT platforms.

“Change should be constant. As time moves forward, storytelling patterns must evolve as well. We cannot keep presenting the same content repeatedly. If there is scope for improvement in television storytelling, it should definitely be explored,” she said.

Reflecting on her personal and professional journey, Sumbul shared that the industry has transformed her not only as an actor but also as an individual.

The actress revealed that she was extremely introverted when she first entered the entertainment world but gradually became more outgoing over time.

“When I first entered the industry, I was quite introverted. I didn’t speak much and was very shy. During Imlie, I became quite extroverted, but after Bigg Boss 16, I turned a little reserved again. Right now, I would say I am somewhere in between—it really depends on my mood,” she added.

Sumbul was last seen in the television show Itti Si Khushi.

With inputs from IANS