Sparsh Shrivastava Says ‘I Feel a Responsibility to Be Associated With Good Scripts’ After Laapataa Ladies Success
Sparsh Shrivastava, who shot to fame with his standout performance in Laapataa Ladies, has said that the film’s success has made him more mindful about the kind of projects he chooses, and the impact they have on his audience.
Sparsh Shrivastava, already known for his roles in Jamtara and Dupahiya, rose to wider fame with his performance in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies. The film brought him critical acclaim and strengthened his focus on taking up roles with meaningful stories.
“It’s About Responsibility, Not Pressure” – Sparsh Shrivastava
When asked if he feels pressure following the film’s success, Sparsh Shrivastava offered a nuanced take. “I can say that I feel a responsibility to be associated with good scripts,” he said. “Films, web shows, dance shows—they all exist to entertain the audience first. Everything else comes after that. So, whatever project I do, if it can deliver a good message, great. If not, it should at least bring a smile to someone’s face. That’s enough for me.”
Sparsh Shrivastava’s approach to acting has evolved with time. Rather than focusing on fame or metrics, he prioritizes scripts with substance, choosing projects that offer meaningful narratives or engaging entertainment.
Sparsh Shrivastava also spoke about dealing with rejection in the industry. Unlike many who internalize career setbacks, Sparsh Shrivastava has developed a unique way of processing them. “I don’t take rejections personally. In fact, I celebrate them. That’s my way,” he shared. “There was one project I was really attached to, and when that didn’t work out, it shook me. But I promised myself I wouldn’t let such things affect me again. So now, whenever a rejection comes my way, I go out and treat myself.”
This resilience is perhaps one of the qualities that has made him such a relatable figure among his fans, an artist who remains grounded despite his rising fame.
Though Sparsh Shrivastava has made a successful transition to film and digital platforms, he hasn’t forgotten where it all started—on Indian television. He began his acting journey with shows like Chak Dhoom Dhoom, Shake It Up, and Balika Vadhu, which earned him popularity as a child actor.
Addressing whether there is bias against TV actors moving into film, Sparsh Shrivastava admitted it exists but doesn’t let it hold him back. “I know there might be bias, but I can’t forget my roots. I didn’t attend any acting school—everything I know, I learned on set. For me, television was my acting school.”