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Fondly remembered as the sassy saas from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Apara Mehta is now experimenting with comedy with Amazon MiniTV show, Staff Room..
Apara Mehta further opened up about being amazed at casting directors on digital medium looking at TV actors with a different gaze..
The Anupamaa actor also shared that a lot of times OTT makers look for fresh faces..
Also, I have been told that today social media followers have also become a factor in casting..
The actor shared with joy how people still remember her for her character in Kyunki She said how young actors meet her and tell her how they have watched the show..
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