The world of glamor can be the embodiment of “not all that glitters is gold”. With the audience in control of the fate of the film or show, actors receive bouquets and brickbats just by wearing their hats, and Aahana Kumra knows both sides of this reality all too well. The actress, who has been seen in two back-to-back films India Lockdown and Salaam Venky, has opened up about how nasty comments from audiences ruin her mental health.
In an exclusive interview with Health Shots about all things wellness, Arhana didn’t filter when it came to talking about the “price” the actor pays to take the high-risk and reward job. If so, it is not associated with mental health.
Ahana Kumra talks about mental health
“I think the three people most affected by mental health are actors, cricketers and politicians. be reprimanded. When an actor performs poorly, they say, “Hey, he’s a Buckworth actor.” …I understand the world is getting meaner, and people feel free to say whatever they want. But it can stunt people’s growth because it directly affects their mental health,” he says.
The 37-year-old has worked in a variety of entertainment media, starting with theater at the age of 14. She then began her endeavors on screen, starting with television, moving on to short films and gradually picking up dramas such as Lipstick. Under My Burkha and The Accidental Prime Minister.
Being in the limelight comes with its own set of challenges. This means meeting the expectations of yourself, your industry, and your audience.
Ahana said, “With great power comes great responsibility. That’s what Sri Sri Spider-Man said. If you don’t want to achieve what you want to achieve, don’t go for a job where you’ll be abused and robbed, but a bank or a bank.” I truly believe that I should have done a corporate job.”
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Aahana Kumra on managing mean comments
On the impact of facing negative comments, Aahana reveals: I’m like “Humne kya galat kar diya hai?” I understand that viewers have very high expectations and expect us to be gods. But we are not. We are only human, and as humans it is normal to make mistakes. “
She admits that being an actor and a celebrity means that her work can impact someone’s life, but before dismissing the project outright, she wants to know what’s behind each project. He argues that it is necessary to consider the hard work in
A “more kind audience,” she argues, would be most welcome in today’s times when people are heading for solitary existences. loneliness It’s one of the emotions touched through Aahana’s track in India’s Lockdown, a film about how the Covid-19 lockdown has affected the lives of different people.
“Loneliness, anxiety, depression and mental health are very important conversations that have been raised during lockdown. It was only when I was isolated that I was sick, and at that time I realized that I was suffering from anxiety,” the actress says.
Watch Aahana Kumra’s full health shot interview here!
‘People are getting lonely more and more,’ says Ahana Kumra
Are you more afraid of being alone or being lonely?
“I miss you,” Pat replies. “You can be alone, you can be fine, but you can also be lonely…even in a room full of people, you can still feel lonely. I’m isolated from everyone, everyone is on their phone,” she adds.
On the flip side, most people relied on technology to survive the perils of lockdown to keep in touch with loved ones, get medical help, and seek jobs.
“yes, Social media helped us connect, but left us all alone. Who knows what potential harm it could cause for all of us. This is going to explode,” says Arhana.
She recounts how she eased the days of lockdown by returning to her love of fitness and streamlining her life into a routine.
“During the lockdown, we had an amazing routine that I have never experienced in my life. We are nomads as actors. , go to the set, come back at night, eat food and sleep.During the lockdown, I ‘wake up, exercise, cook my own meals, make my own ‘jadu, pocha, baltan’ , took an afternoon nap, woke up, meditated and played with my nephew. I was like, “Wow, I can accomplish so much just by staying home and doing my routine.” Lockdown has been incredibly different for me,” she says.
