Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Samara Tijori join Swati Chopra for a conversation at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit about the evolving entertainment industry, the choices actors make, and what success means to them.
Rasika Dugal reflects on quality versus quantity of work, how an actor’s choices can depend on their state of mind, and how the definition of a “star” has changed over the years. She also shares her desire to explore new creative avenues, including playing a real-life personality in a biopic and trying her hand at comedy.
Shriya Pilgaonkar discusses how the expansion of content platforms has created more opportunities as well as greater competition. She speaks about making career choices with intention, defining success as being able to do what you love every day, and how actors can easily be stereotyped based on the platform their projects release on.
Samara Tijori opens up about the privilege of having choices, why success is subjective, and how securing the next project can remain challenging even after receiving appreciation for a performance. Reflecting on her experience with Daldal, she discusses the complexities of casting decisions, the many people involved in the process, and the numerous auditions actors often have to go through.
Watch Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Samara Tijori in conversation with Swati Chopra at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit 2026, sharing their perspectives on ambition, opportunity and navigating the entertainment industry.