Anu Prabhakar, reflecting on her 25-year journey as an actress, is still processing the fact that she has reached such a significant milestone. Recalling the realization with her colleagues that she completed 25 years since her debut in "Hrudaya Hrudaya" on September 16, she recounts how the flood of memories kept her awake that night. She shares insights into how her early experiences on set solidified her passion for acting. Discussing the changes she has witnessed over the years, she emphasizes the enduring love and support from Kannadigas, who still recognize her as a Kannada actress despite her work in other languages. Anu also highlights the technological advancements in Kannada cinema, noting the significant progress in areas such as computer graphics that have revolutionized filmmaking processes.In the digital age, I miss the sense of camaraderie that used to exist on set. Nowadays, people on set seem more distant. In the past, the set felt like one big family, with lunch breaks spent camping under a tree at the shoot location together. There were no trailers, and even the lead actor, Shivarajkumar, would be there serving food to everyone. There was a clear distinction between commercial and art house cinema. Now, films can be both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, which is a positive change. I am grateful for the love and support I continue to receive from fans. It is a blessing to be remembered for the roles I have portrayed. Anu Prabhakar expresses her desire for more strong roles being written for women in the film industry. She believes that actresses like Bharathi, Aarthi, Leelavati, and Manjula, as well as later stars like Malashree, Sudharani, and Shruti, were able to showcase their talent through well-written characters in films. Anu emphasizes the importance of having diverse and empowering roles for women in cinema. She credits her husband, Raghu, as her biggest supporter, encouraging her to continue pursuing her passion for acting. The only break she took from work was when her daughter, Nandana, was born, but Raghu motivated her to return to acting.He is a true master of his craft, and not only a close friend but also my trusted companion. As parents, we carefully organize our schedules to ensure one of us is always available for Nandana. Our mothers, both mine and Raghu's, provide invaluable support and are the pillars of our peace of mind as we raise our daughter.