This career requires a lot of public exposure and networking so staying true to your authentic self becomes quite challenging....
US TALK
1- What does success mean to you?
Success is achieving confidence and maintaining self-growth.
2- Something you learned early in your career which helped you become a better actor?
I have learned to make peace with the fact that I am a “student of life”.
3- What is the most challenging thing about this career?
This career requires a lot of public exposure and networking so staying true to your authentic self becomes quite challenging.
4- Did you get any formal education for this career? If not, then how did you learn the craft of acting?
No, I haven’t got any formal education in acting; I have learned acting through observing the work of great actors. But I believe getting formal education in acting could be helpful in getting the right kind of work and save you from unnecessary struggle.
5- Who are some of your role model actors?
Shahrukh Khan, Robert Downey Jr. and Leonardo DiCaprio are my favourites.
6- Do you believe good looks and connections are the only things that make a star?
Maintaining yourself to look good helps boost your confidence and interacting with people is important for your learning process. But these two things alone can never make you a star.
7- How has social media changed things for you?
Social media is a tool, not a lifestyle. This platform has helped me to show my work, connect with my fans and stay updated.
8- How do you deal with self-doubt?
I try to be mindful, stay true to myself, and look for a solution rather than procrastinating.
9- Three pieces of advice for aspiring actors.
Stay disciplined, keep learning and take care of your mental health.
Date of birth and star
May 24, Gemini
The best thing about being a teenager was
Taking risks and trying to be your own boss.
The worst thing about being a teenager was
Everyone tries to control you and your actions.
My favorite actors
Shahrukh Khan and Leonardo DiCaprio
My favorite singer
Abida Parveen
My favorite super hero
Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.)
My favorite movie
Django Unchained
My favorite book;
You Can If You Think You Can by Norman Vincent
My closet was full of
Jackets and shoes
I wish I had known then
“Power of being alone is treasure”
Relations with family were
Good and harmonious
My favorite subject was
History
My least favorite subject was
Mathematics
I couldn’t stand
Betrayal
My favorite food
Seafood
My favorite hangout
Solitude (Me-time)
My favorite sport was
Football
5 things you couldn’t live without
My mother, my car, travelling, wardrobe and food
