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In the world of Bengali mega serials, the faces of familiar actors abound. However, the journey from Bengal to the South Indian Tamil and Telugu industry, whether on the big or small screen, proves to be a formidable challenge for any Bengali artist. The hurdles lie in adapting to the language and culture of the South.

Shirin Roy, a once-recognized face on Bengal’s small screens, has not only successfully crossed this cultural bridge but has also risen to prominence as a lead actress in South Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu serials over the past several years. Her journey began with her role as the lead in the Zee Bangla serial “Soti” in 2012-13, followed by her appearance in “Saathi” on Sun Bangla. With a career spanning back to 2007, Shirin has been a prominent figure on Southern television screens for years.

One of her notable works in the South was “Sooryakanthi,” which aired in Malayalam on the Mazhavil Manorama Channel. Shirin played the lead character, Vaiga, in this production. She further solidified her presence in the South by portraying the character of Kavya in the Tamil serial “Kavya Anjali.” Presently, she graces the small screen as the lead character, ‘Mahalakshi,’ in the Telugu serial ‘Vantalakka’ on the ‘Star Maa’ channel.

When asked about her journey into the South Indian television industry and the initial challenges she faced, Shirin emphasized her passion for acting and her desire for artistic growth. Offers poured in from both Bengal and the South, presenting her with a dilemma rooted in language barriers. Overcoming this hurdle, she embraced the challenge and quickly mastered new languages. Her dedication and talent earned her not only fluency in multiple languages but also the friendship and acceptance of colleagues in the South. She discovered a new life in the process.

Currently residing in Kolkata, Shirin revealed that she has exciting projects lined up in the city post-Puja, hinting at something big on the horizon.