Archive · 30 May 2025
Shweta Keswani on Her US Acting Journey and Hustle
Shweta Keswani, known for her roles in Indian TV shows, moved to the US and continued acting.
She found it's a 'hustle' for South Asians in the industry.
The acting style is different, requiring training.
She often faces typecasting, usually playing roles like doctors or lawyers.
Keswani misses the camaraderie of Indian TV.
She's open to short projects in India but prefers not to commit to long-term work.
Keswani wants to show her versatility.
She embraces the changes in her career and is taking on new roles.
Shweta Keswani moved to the US in 2012 and continued her acting career.
She describes the journey as a 'hustle' for South Asians.
Keswani has trained in acting to adapt to the different style.
She is often typecast into specific roles, like doctors or lawyers.
Keswani misses the camaraderie and 'Indian-ness' of Hindi TV sets.
- Who
- Shweta Keswani, an actress known for her roles in Indian television shows.
- What
- Shweta Keswani discusses her acting career in the US, the challenges of being a South Asian actress, and her experiences with typecasting.
- When
- Over a 13-year period after moving to the US in 2012.
- Where
- United States, with reflections on the Indian entertainment industry.
- Why
- The acting style and auditioning processes in the US differ significantly from those in India.
Current Challenges
Future Prospects
Acting Styles
Current Challenges
Requires adapting to the American acting and auditioning styles to get work.
Future Prospects
Open to short projects in India while being based in the US.
- Actress
- Shweta Keswani
- Moved to US
- 2012
- Husband
- Ken Andino
- Known for
- Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
- Current Role
- Executive producing and acting in 'Tabassum'