India, June 24 -- Actor Aishwarya Khare played Lakshmi in the daily soap Bhagya Lakshmi for four years until the show's conclusion this year. Reflecting on her journey, she says, "With this show, I got to play something that was different from what I've been doing throughout my life, which was really fun." While traditional TV dramas continue to have an audience, the 30-year-old actor acknowledges the evolving preferences of newer generations: "I think the audiences have been seeing only these kinds of shows, like the 'saas bahu dramas'-jo 'hum bolte hai ki TV par toh yahi chalta hai. But the new audiences, the younger people, are not so drawn to them." Aishwarya adds, "I think that's what is missing - a little young, a little fun element in the shows. I still feel that TV is not dead yet; it is doing great. Makers need to work on their scripts in order to capture the attention of the younger generation; that is the main element missing these days." In a time when social media metrics often sway casting decisions, Aishwarya mentions how she prefers to give auditions. "I've always been cast on the basis of my auditions. Even though I have never had to face the issue of being rejected or offered a role based on my social media presence, many actors have," shares the actor, adding how she has been guided to maintain her good follower count on Instagram. After Bhagya Lakshmi, Aishwarya is ready for a new chapter. She says, "I aim to play something that is more challenging and not on the same lines. This is what has kept me from being stereotyped - that I look for different characters. Even within television, I have consciously kept my choices diverse. Right now, I haven't signed anything, and I'm also not rushing for anything right now. While I'm not planning on taking a break, I'm also not jumping on opportunities."...