Actress Aahana Kumra shares her difficult career journey. She faced numerous rejections and even suicidal thoughts. Kumra found solace and strength in her work. She emphasized the importance of having backup plans. Her experiences taught her to believe in her capabilities and never give up on herself, her work, or her life.
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Aahana Kumra recently opened up about the struggles she faced in her career, including dealing with rejection and even having suicidal thoughts. The actress also shared how having a backup plan, staying focused on her work.
Finding strength in work
Talking to News18 Showsha, Aahana said, “It took a while. It is not like these things happen instantly. I had shut out my perspective about the outside world at that time. I put my blinkers on, kept my head down and chin up, and told myself to keep working. I think it’s my work that has kept me afloat.”
Dealing with rejections
Elaborating further, he added, “There have been many, many rejections where people have turned around and said no. The phrase ‘not fit’ would come up every often. Today, I can say that it’s fine. And I know that there will be more rejections.””What helped me was having a plan B. I asked myself that if something isn’t working out, what’s my next plan? So, I had a plan B, a plan C, a plan D all the way till a plan Z. I now feel that somewhere within me, I always had that idea that if one thing doesn’t work, something else will. I can’t suck at everything. There had to be something I was good at,” she shared.
Belief in her capabilities
In the same interview, Aahana also stated that her journey has made her realised of her capabilities. She said, “Today, I can say that I always knew that I’m a good actor. Even now, there’s a dearth of opportunities. The roles that are being offered to me are not good enough and the filmmakers I want to work with aren’t working with me. But I know that something else will definitely work out for me.””The idea is to not give up – be it on yourself, your work or your life. After whatever I went through, my mantra is to never give up. It did take me a long time to understand and come to terms with it. And that’s why I don’t shy away from trying new things. That’s why I’m not shying away from meeting new people, coming out of my bubble and realising that there exists a world outside of my life,” the actress concluded.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.
