I have seen many ups and downs in my life and acting career. But I did not lose. I faced every difficulty bravely. After losing my parents, I became very strong. For the first time I realized that if I could live without my parents, I could face any problem in the world.

I faced toxic relationships in my life, got betrayed in friendships. Still I stood strong. While life gave me sorrows, it also gave me the courage to face them. I loved myself no matter what and found ways to move forward.

Today’s youth are not able to put in as much hard work as we do in our career or any other work. When we were young we had cars in our house. Despite this we used public transport. Used to stand for hours for work. Even today we are equally serious about our work. Even today I give myself an hour every day. This is my ‘me time’. During this time, I do yoga, dance, badminton, brisk walk, whatever I like.

Kareena Kapoor now said in her film – “I am my favorite” but I have been believing this since childhood. I developed premature arthritis at the age of 27. The doctor said that this disease cannot be completely cured. But I was not ready to accept this. I took physiotherapy, joined the gym, did exercises. Due to this, my arthritis pain gradually started reducing and I got relief from this disease.

Despite all the problems of life, my acting journey continued. I worked in popular TV shows like Lipstick, Aladdin- Naam Toh Suna Hoga, Sindoor, Astitva, Twinkle Beauty Parlor, Bhagyavidhaata, Do Hans Ka Joda, Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan, Aathvaan Vachan, India Calling, Diya Aur Baati Hum, Bhagyalakshmi, Ishq Ka Rang Safed, Dhruv Tara- Samay Sadi Parle, Gehna- Jewar or Zanjeer.

After 40, many hormonal changes occur in the body of women. I am also going through this phase. My metabolism has started decreasing. Now I feel hotter than before. But I am not afraid of these changes. When obesity started increasing, I increased my physical activity. Focused on diet. Include cold food items in your diet. I changed myself with age. Now I feel good.

Books never let me be alone. She was always with me. I like reading. I believe that there is no better friend than books. For me, reading and painting are like meditation. Whenever I have a book or a painting brush in my hands, I get lost in my own world. While reading or painting I am not aware of what is happening around me.