Patience Plays a Very Important Role in this Industry - Niharika Chouksey

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1. Tell us about your background and journey.

I actually belong to small city in Madhya Pradesh , I live in a small family with my mom, dad and a small brother, my parents are very supportive. 


2. Did you ever think or dream of being an actor?

Yes, like I only dream of cinema. Not just me, but my parents also wanted me to became an actor. I was always good in dance and drama at my school so me and my parents decided that I should start acting now for more experience and contacts but I never compromised my studies for it. 

I also received student of the year, that also in the same year when I started acting, I am in this industry from last year only but did many big projects with my parent's support and blessings. 

3. How can one approach their career and have the confidence and belief to become an actor?

One should try for auditions in Mumbai since that's the only correct way, and just don't give money anywhere. If they are asking for money in change of giving you work in the industry they are fraud and don't fall for their trap.


4. If not this, what would you be doing? 

If I wasn't a child actor then I would just be a normal 10 grade student. 


5. For a compete outsider with inroads, what advice would you like to give?

Yes it's quite hard for an outsider with no Bollywood connections to make a place in industry, but yes it's hard not impossible if one is passionate, hardworking and have patience. Patience plays a very important role in the industry as you have to face many rejections so one should be prepared for that and never lose hope. 


6. What is your mantra of success?

Work hard and never give up, believe in yourself and always keep reminding  yourself that you can do it no matter what. Also if a project gets out of my hand for whatever reason I never lose hope, I just say myself maybe it wasn't meant for me and god has planned something even better for me.


7. Which is your favorite book and why?

My favorite book is the story of a young girl by Anne Frank as it teaches us no matter how hard life and time is getting u can survive with the love of your loved ones.

Interview by - Sanjana Jain