Actress Zoya Afroz, who is currently earning praise for her performance in Netflix’s original series Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, recently reflected on her journey to the show in a heartfelt social media post, offering a glimpse into the persistence and preparation that led to the role.
Zoya Afroz recalls working in silence before getting Taskaree break: “When the moment arrives, that preparation speaks for itself”
Sharing the experience on her social media handle, Zoya wrote, “Some opportunities arrive because you’ve earned the right to meet them.” The actor revealed that she was visiting her mother’s hometown in Assam after 12 years when she received an unexpected call to audition.
Recounting the moment, she shared, “I was visiting my mom’s hometown in Assam — after 12 years — which is 3,000 km away, four hours from the nearest airport. I had packed for a months long trip but it was just 2 days into the trip when I got a call to audition immediately.”
The call, she said, carried added weight once she learnt it was for Neeraj Pandey’s Netflix series. “The moment I heard it was for Neeraj Pandey sir’s Netflix series, everything changed. I packed overnight, travelled 16 hours, tested, got approved—and suddenly, I was living my dream,” she wrote.
Zoya also highlighted the intensity of the transition from audition to shoot, noting that there was little time to settle into the role. “There was just a three-day gap between my audition and being on set. I was preparing and shooting simultaneously, holding a seven-episode arc of a powerful character with no time to ease in,” she shared.
Reflecting on the years of preparation leading up to the opportunity, the actor added, “But sometimes, you work in silence for years—and when the moment arrives, that preparation speaks for itself.”
Through her post, Zoya emphasised the value of consistency and perseverance, writing, “The years you spend working in silence are never wasted. You keep refining your craft, and when the moment finally comes, you’re ready to meet it.”
She also expressed gratitude toward the team behind Taskaree, acknowledging the effort that went into making her participation possible. “What stayed with me was the team’s conviction—they truly moved mountains to make it happen. Grateful beyond words,” she noted.
Concluding her message, Zoya thanked creator Neeraj Pandey and the team at Friday Storytellers, writing, “Thank you @neerajpofficial — your belief means the world to me,” and adding appreciation for Devendra Deshpande and Raghav Jairath for their determination and support.
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