Exclusive- Avika Gor on 20 Years in the Industry: That one day changed everything for me

It’s a special day for Avika Gor, not just her birthday, but also the celebration of her completing 20 years in the entertainment industry. And the moment that started it all wasn’t a major role; it was a simple photoshoot for a government bank in Thane with Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar.“That one day changed everything for me,” Avika recalls. “I saw how they worked, how kind they were, and I just knew I wanted to do what they do.”Before her breakthrough on television, Avika appeared as a junior background artist in Bhoothnath and did a few small promos. But that one early photoshoot remains closest to her heart. “They don’t even know how much they inspired me,” she says.Today, Avika is not only celebrating her journey but also looking forward to a brand-new project, Pati Patni Panga, where she stars opposite her fiancé, Milind Chandwani.

“It’s double celebration time,” she smiles.From a quiet start to becoming one of India’s most loved faces, Avika’s journey is all heart, and this birthday marks a beautiful milestone in both her personal and professional life.

She even posted a heartfelt note recounting the two decades in the Industry. She captioned the post, "Sometimes we forget to pause. To breathe, to reflect, to just take it all in. We keep moving, chasing, growing… Until one quiet moment makes us look back. What felt like a few steps has become a journey. Filled with days, years, memories, and growth. Today, I pause to say thank you. To the stars in my sky, you all. From a little girl with dreams in her eyes to a woman who now believes in herself.

I’m proud of how far I’ve come. And I’ll keep making you proud and never ever take any of this for granted."