Chetna Pande revealed that the success of ‘Haunted 3D’ arrived at the end of what she described as the “worst six months” of her life. The actress admitted she is still trying to come to terms with the film’s reception, which followed a string of personal hardships and years of facing rejection in the industry. Adding to the weight of the moment, Chetna shared that her mother is currently undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis, while her partner and pet have also been battling health issues. With so much going on at home, she said her parents haven’t truly been able to celebrate and enjoy this milestone with her.
Chetna Pande opens up about her difficult phase
Talking to India Today, Chetna said, “My partner was unwell, my mother was unwell, and then my pet was diagnosed with a health issue. It felt like one setback after another. I had almost forgotten what happiness felt like. I was in so much mental pain that I felt completely broken and at my lowest point. That’s why this moment feels even more special. I can’t believe that after going through such a difficult phase, something so beautiful could happen.“
Chetna Pande says every setback made her stronger
She called ‘Haunted 3D’ a blessing and said its success has made her believe that things do work out in the end. The actress looked back at her journey and felt that every hard time she went through was worth it. “I think we actors face so much, from endless waiting to rejection. And then when you get a film like this, which also does such wonderful numbers, it feels like all my setbacks were totally worth it. Every setback in my life that has broken me down has made me stronger and prepared me for today. Now I feel everything happened for the right reason,” she said.
Chetna Pande says Haunted 3D success feels like a dream
The success of ‘Haunted 3D’ feels like a dream for Chetna. After years of rejection, lost opportunities, and being dropped from films even after being confirmed, seeing people love her performance as Sunheri means a lot to her. “It feels unbelievable. I am still not able to process it. There was a point when it was not even releasing, so from there to this journey, it feels very, very special,” she said.
‘Haunted 3D’ crosses Rs 20 crore at the box office
‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past’ has crossed the Rs 20 crore mark at the box office in just 10 days. The film released alongside ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Governor’, and ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’.
