Before Ridhi Dogra became one of the most compelling actors in Indian entertainment, she lived a life familiar to many—one of deadlines, timecards, early morning trains, and Monday meetings. But behind the spreadsheets and structured schedules was a woman yearning for creative freedom. Today, Dogra stands as a powerful presence on screen, known for her emotionally grounded performances and unmistakable authenticity, especially in the world of OTT content.
With standout roles in The Married Woman, Asur, Badtameez Dil, Lakadbaggha, Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs, and the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan, Ridhi has built a career that reflects her evolution not only as an artist but as a woman with a strong sense of self.
Ridhi Dogra reflects on her journey from corporate life to the camera; says, “I wanted to be my own boss”
In a recent interview, Dogra offered a rare and honest glimpse into her pre-acting life. She recalled her time in the corporate world—what many might call the ‘struggle years’—though she herself disagrees with that label.
“I haven’t really struggled. I feel like destiny led me to become an actor. I never set out to be one. Of course, I was always expressive, dramatic, and a dancer, which made it easy to face the camera. And, as luck would have it, I worked at a television channel where I saw it all, camera operators, lights, the entire setup, so it didn’t overwhelm me. All that was left was to step in front of the camera and do my job. I think it was a personal choice too. Having studied a bit and experienced the world, not the acting world, but in real life, I’ve lived that office life. Taking the train, reaching office by 9, punching in, attending Monday morning meetings, I’ve done it all. And I don’t call that a struggle. That’s just life.”
Her transition into acting was not born of dissatisfaction alone but from a deeper desire to break free from conformity—particularly the gendered expectations of the corporate world.
“To be honest, I left because I wanted to be my own boss. There were so many things I noticed back then. It wasn’t just that I was a woman, I also had to dress a certain way. My shirt buttons had to be like this; my pants couldn’t be too tight. Meanwhile, the men just came and went as they pleased. That’s when it really hit me how much more a woman has to think about. She has to put in ten times the effort for even the smallest things. So, for me, the real challenge wasn’t entering the industry but choosing roles that, if I were still that office-going girl, I would want to watch.”
Dogra’s choices reflect her refusal to conform, both in her performances and her public persona. She brings a lived-in truth to every role—whether it’s a conflicted lover, a sharp investigator, or a woman confronting her inner fears—and she does so without relying on theatrics. Her power lies in subtlety.
Ridhi Dogra’s journey, from corporate cubicles to commanding screen space, is not just about career evolution. It is about reclaiming voice, agency, and the right to be seen on her own terms. And in doing so, she has become not just a performer, but a figure of quiet empowerment for a generation of women navigating their own versions of life before fame.
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