MUMBAI: Actor Aniruddh Dave is back from a relaxing trip to Singapore. The actor, who had visited Singapore briefly earlier, loved the place so much that he planned a trip there this time too. ‘Once I was traveling somewhere, and it was a halt flight, so I stayed at Singapore airport. I found the airport to be the best one, but I didn't get the chance to roam around. So, this time I planned a trip to Singapore,’ he says, adding, ‘I visited places such as Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, and Universal Studios.’

The actor made sure he tried the local cuisine there. ‘When I travel somewhere, I always try to eat the authentic dish of that place. Undoubtedly, I almost tried all the dishes except seafood, as I don't like it much,’ he says.

While he loves his work, Aniruddh feels that holidays are necessary for actors. ‘Short breaks are very important for an actor, as these are needed to revive their energy. It enables you to meet new people, explore more, and learn some new things,’ he says.

The actor adds that shooting for TV can get quite hectic. ‘When you are acting in television, you have to work hard, as there are many talented actors who are waiting for the opportunity. So, you have to slog and improve yourself and your character,’ he says.

With the advent of the web, the face of Indian TV has changed, says Aniruddh. ‘Indian television is in a phase of change. Although there is the advent of the digital world, the audiences are still keen to watch TV soaps. But if you talk about the content and competition, they are very competitive,’ he says. Aniruddh was recently seen in web show Zindabad.

He adds, ‘The industry is ever growing. The shows are very different now. It's not confined to saas–bahu drama. Now, we have female-oriented shows, male-oriented shows, kids-oriented shows, abstract shows, absurd shows, and reality shows. I chose digital, as I wanted to explore this side of me. I also got a good concept in television; therefore, I accepted the offer too.’