You know, I couldn’t imagine a life without diversity in television. I also couldn’t fathom an existence without being able to write. With that being said, I bet you can just imagine my exhilaration when I was invited to become one of this website’s esteemed writers at the start of this year. As one of the newest clackers to the clique, I was more than eager to do my part. To that end, I began covering a variety of television shows, some of which, I hadn’t even seen before. Among the programs that I began watching on a more consistent basis was USA’s Royal Pains, a feel-good medical show filled to the brim with complex health cases, beautiful locations and sophisticated doctors.
In the midst of those good-looking physicians is Dr. Divya Katdare, better known to TV junkies as actress Reshma Shetty. Besides adding a spark of much needed diversity to an otherwise snow-white cast — and I’m not talking about the Disney classic — Shetty brings so much more to the table. She offers equal doses of spunk and authenticity.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall … who’s the actress to watch this fall? Aside from Desperate Housewives’ Vanessa Williams, I’m going to go with Shetty. If you’ve read any of my recaps for Royal Pains you’ll know that I think Shetty’s all kinds of awesome. Aside from that, I believe the show honestly benefits from having her for a variety of different reasons. What are some of those reasons you may ask? Kudos to you for being inquisitive! Here are three things that Shetty brings to the table, or gurney, so to speak:
So, is Shetty the MVP in the cast of Royal Pains? I’d certainly like to say so, but ultimately that depends on the thoughts of the viewers. We’re all entitled to our own opinions. Still, I couldn’t imagine the show without Shetty lending her talents and flair. Without her on board to ruffle feathers and help save the day by being smart and looking gorgeous, the show would be a little dull, and nobody wants that.
After all, wouldn’t that be a royal pain?
Thanks Jay for another great highlight of an actor of color. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this acticle as well as your views of what Shetty brings to the table as an actress on Royal Pains.
I am looking forward to reading your next highlight. Keep up the good work!!
You know, Jaylen, if not for Donald Glover last week I almost suspected you proposed ‘Clacking in Color,’ so you could write on half your celebrity crush list :)
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Darn it, An! You got me! LOL But keep it between the two of us, okay? I’ll try to shake things up next week…oh, wait…I think I’m writing about Eva Longoria. Sheesh! She’s fine too! LOL It’s endless! :-)
Another insightful article. Although I’ve never seen the show, you gave me a sense of what this character is about.
I still can’t make out the lyrics from the opening credits.
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That makes two of us. LOL I thought I was the only one! I have no idea what the lyrics are, but I do like the tune.
Thank you for helping see roles through your eyes; since I don’t watch television– I enjoy being connected in an inSIGHTful way. Appreciative
Just a clarification… Divya is a Physician’s Assistant. Still awesome but not a doctor. What I really like about her role is how she has grown personally as a character and in her professional skills by being a part of HankMed.
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Thanks for clarifying, Quigley! Well, heck, she should be a doctor! LOL Divya is awesome and she can certainly hold her own. I like how she has grown as well, but I do wonder what’s going to happen next season now that Evan has control of her shares of the company.
Thanks for introducing me to a new show to watch. Keep up the good work and I look forward to reading your next article.