Exclusive- Megha Ray on returning to TV after a break, says 'I needed time to pause, realign, and not say yes for the sake of staying visible'

Megha Ray has been away from the screens for quite some time, now the actress is all set to return with a new show titled Divya–Prem: Pyaar aur Rahasya ki Kahaani. In an exclusive conversation with Times Of India TV, the actress got candid about the show, what she did during the break and more.

It feels like a homecoming, but also a quiet, personal victory. I’ve missed the rhythm of being on set, but I also knew I’d only come back when it truly felt right. So to come back now, feeling aligned and settled in more ways than one, and to receive this kind of warmth — the return feels meaningful. Slipping into a new character, and feeling that energy again, has been emotional in the best way and I’m excited and grateful for the love pouring in already.

For me, it always begins with a feeling. I look for stories that challenge me and characters with emotional depth. But beyond that, it’s also about who I’m collaborating with. The producers' integrity, the director’s vision and whether the team genuinely respects the actor's craft, these things matter deeply to me. When the makers are genuinely invested in your process, it creates space for honest work. And that’s rare and precious.So I get drawn to the energy when makers show faith in their talent.

Sometimes, not choosing is also a choice. I needed time to pause, realign, and not say yes for the sake of staying visible. A story that moved me, yes — but also a passionate team I could trust. And when all the pieces fell into place, the yes was effortless.

A lot, quietly. Life. Growth. I was working on myself, emotionally, creatively, and even spiritually. Reading, writing, exploring places alone, reflecting. I think it’s important to have seasons where you’re not producing on autopilot, but also absorbing. It helped me come back with more clarity, freshness and hunger.


Books. Films. Food. Long walks. I enjoy creating things that never see the spotlight, journals, unfinished poems, and fleeting ideas. I enjoy moments that ground me and keep me connected to who I am, beyond the screen and honestly, I cherish the art of doing nothing once in a while. I also spend a lot of time with family, and my cat and I’ve grown to cherish stillness as much as I chase movement.