Meenakshi Seshadri moves back to India, seeks 'impactful' roles

After 30 long years, I have relocated back to my Karma bhoomi, Mumbai, India and have stepped once again into the entertainment industry with hope, passion and positivity, she said in a video on Instagram on Monday.Im really looking forward to meaningful opportunities, whether its a lead role, a supporting character or even a short show.

Actor Meenakshi Seshadri, known for films such as ''Hero'' and ''Damini'', says she has relocated to Mumbai and is looking for meaningful work.

The actor, 62, was among the leading Bollywood actors in the 1980s and 1990s and is known for her roles in projects such as ''Ghar Ho To Aisha'', ''Meri Jung'', ''Ghatak'' and ''Ghayal'' among others. She stepped away from the limelight in 1997 after marriage and moved to the United States.

After almost three decades, the veteran actor said she is ready to return to the entertainment industry.

''A warm Namaste to my growing family of Instagram followers. Today, I want to sincerely thank each one of you for your love, encouragement and constant support. After 30 long years, I have relocated back to my 'Karma bhoomi', Mumbai, India and have stepped once again into the entertainment industry with hope, passion and positivity,'' she said in a video on Instagram on Monday.

''I'm really looking forward to meaningful opportunities, whether it's a lead role, a supporting character or even a short show. It doesn't matter as long as it's impactful roles. It could be films or OTT shows, but I want to explore roles that challenge me as an artist and help me discover new dimensions of my craft,'' she added.

The actor thanked her fans for their constant support.

''I am not here to prove any point, I am just here because of the love and encouragement of my family, and simply doing what truly makes me happy. And to my dear fans, I would say continue supporting me because it continues to inspire me every day,'' she said.

Seshadri made her acting debut in 1983 with the Hindi film ''Painter Babu''. In the same year, she got her breakthrough with Ghai's ''Hero'' opposite Jackie Shroff.