MUMBAI: Alisha Parveen, who plays Aliya Randhawa in Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s Udaariyaan, which is produced under their banner Dreamiyata Entertainment Private Limited, is happy to be working on TV. She says working on TV gives an actor the opportunity to evolve.

“When you're part of a long-running TV show, you learn a lot. I remember not performing well on my first day, but now I feel like I know Aalia inside and out. It's all about growth and learning, and I cherish the bonds we've formed with everyone on set,” she said.

Asked how she manages her personal time along with the schedule of a daily soap, she said, “We rarely get time off due to daily telecasts. Since our time slots have changed, there is more pressure. Whenever we do get a break, I really enjoy my day, sleeping in late and indulging in my love for cooking.”

“As my co-actors and I live nearby, I often invite them over. Chandigarh is a beautiful city, and during my time off, I love to explore it. Since we are away from our families, our co-actors have become like a second family, and I enjoy spending my holidays with them,” she added.

But when it comes to night shoots, she prefers them more in the summer season.

“We've had night shoots, and I remember shooting for 24 hours straight, so of course, sleep was not complete, and health issues arose. It wasn't just us; the entire unit faced challenges. Currently, we have more structured shooting schedules, and while I generally enjoy night shoots, I prefer them less in winter. During winter, we've shot until 2-3 am, but I enjoy night shoots more in the summer when we finish around 11–12 at night,” she concluded.