Ms. Namita Nayyar
What are all plans and projects you are looking at in 2023? Message for your fans?
Ms. Shamita Shetty
I have a movie releasing, The Tenant, this year. I’m currently looking forward to that.
Other than that, let’s see what life has in store for me. I don’t make too many plans. I just let things unfold at the right time. That’s just the way my life has been. It’s always been unpredictable and I like to accept it the way it is.
A message I would like to give to my fans is to let go. Trust in the universe. Trust that everything that’s happening at this moment is for the best. You may not understand it now, but in time you will. Have faith and stay positive. Also love a little, because God knows the world needs a lot of it.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Being in the industry for more than a decade, what has played a pivotal role in your journey? Piece of advice for upcoming actors
Ms. Shamita Shetty
I’ve had a lot of ups and downs in the industry, but for me, my lows have been very, very important to me. They’ve taught me a lot about the person I am. They helped me discover my own strength and I really cherish all of the experiences I’ve had out here. The Good, the bad, the ugly, whatever it is, I would never exchange those experiences for anything because it’s made me the person I am today. They’ve also kept me grounded and understand life a lot better.
A piece of advice I would want the newcomers to have is to be very clear about their goals and stay strong. You can prepare yourself with your acting skills, dancing skills, and all of that, but you have to know it’s not an easy industry to be a part of. With the ups and downs that come with fame and money, you have to make sure that you’re mentally and emotionally strong and have a good support system. Make sure you’re clear about your goal and be focused because hard work goes a long way.
Another piece of advice I would maybe give people joining the industry is to have something else that you can do on the side, like a second business because this is a very unpredictable industry to be a part of. So, I would say have something else happening on the side as a backup.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Lastly, with a huge following on social media of 4.3m+, what is the worst and best part according to you about social media?
Ms. Shamita Shetty:
In my view, through your social media, you get to connect with the people that love you. A lot of love comes your way, but unfortunately, a lot of unnecessary hate or judgment as well sometimes. I think you have to learn to balance things out and be strong. You should believe in the person you are. Don’t let those things affect you. Initially, it affected me as well, but I’ve reached a stage in my life where none of it really affects me any more.
Social media has honestly become an addiction now, which is terrible.
I miss those times when there was no Instagram and Twitter and just the simple Facebook. I loved that time. However, there’s also a lot you get to learn and see-through social media as well these days so it’s not all bad.
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This interview is exclusive and taken by Namita Nayyar, President of Women Fitness
