Amita Pathak Interview
Q.You balance many identities: actor, entrepreneur, content creator, and mother. Which version of yourself feels the most grounded, even when everything else is in motion?
The identity I connect with the most is being a mother. Motherhood has changed me completely as a woman and as a person. It has made me more empathetic, nurturing, and emotionally aware. My world today revolves around my two boys and my little dog, and that brings me immense pride and fulfillment. Being a mother has been deeply rewarding, and it is the role that keeps me grounded and makes me feel like I am at my best.
Q. Your journey reflects constant reinvention rather than a linear career path. How do you personally decide when it’s time to evolve and when it’s time to stay put?
I’ve always trusted my heart and my gut. I’ve had clarity about what I want from my future, even when the path ahead wasn’t predictable. Acting was always my dream, and I was fortunate to get the platform to explore it. I fell in love with my husband during my first film, and after seven years together, when he asked me to marry him, I knew it was the right decision.
Motherhood shifted my priorities completely. With time, as my children grew older, I naturally transitioned into content creation and entrepreneurship. I also work closely with my father in his production house and support my husband with his shows. Every decision I’ve taken has been guided by instinct and timing, trusting what felt right at that moment.
Q. In an industry where beauty is often curated to perfection, how do you define authentic self-care versus performative self-care?
I strongly believe that true beauty begins within. I was raised to take care of myself holistically, my skin, my body, my emotions, and my soul. My mother was very mindful about what I used, what I ate, and how I carried myself, and those values stayed with me.
If you are happy from within, emotionally balanced, and surrounded by love, you don’t need much else. While I work in the beauty space and come across many wonderful brands, I still believe that less is more. Natural beauty, simplicity, and inner happiness define authentic self-care for me.
Q. As someone influencing beauty and lifestyle choices, how do you evaluate what is ethical to promote versus what is simply profitable?
As a skincare enthusiast, I understand how deeply products can affect not just your skin, but also your confidence and emotional well-being. I’ve seen people around me struggle with skin issues and the emotional impact that comes with them.
That awareness guides my collaborations. I only promote brands I genuinely believe in and have personally used. Whether it’s beauty, skincare, or products for children, my rule is simple. If I trust it and see real results, only then will I talk about it. Profitability never comes before integrity for me.
Q. What did entrepreneurship teach you about risk and failure that the entertainment industry never could?
Entrepreneurship is a completely different ballgame. While I understood risk growing up in the entertainment industry, building something in a new field challenged me in ways I hadn’t experienced before.
It taught me resilience, patience, and belief in myself. There were ups and downs, but I learned that even if you fall multiple times, you must stand up and keep moving forward. Staying grounded and believing in your vision is what eventually helps you succeed.
Q. Your fitness journey emphasizes consistency over extremes. What is the most misunderstood truth about health and fitness that social media gets wrong?
My relationship with fitness has evolved over time. Earlier, fitness was about appearance. Today, it’s about strength, balance, and energy.
Fitness is not a trend or a diet. It’s about being strong enough to manage work, family, and motherhood with ease. Social media often shows a very polished picture, but real results come from discipline, consistency, and self-realisation. The effort has to come from within.
Q. Many working women quietly carry guilt about time, ambition, and balance. How have you learned to redefine success without self-judgment?
Motherhood did come with moments of guilt, especially when I returned to work. I was fortunate to have strong support from my parents, especially my mother, who helped me find balance.
Today, my boys are comfortable and proud of me working. They are my biggest cheerleaders. What gives me peace is knowing I’m raising them to support ambitious women in their future. That thought helps me let go of self-judgment and instead feel proud of the life I’m building.
Q. Content creation often demands constant visibility. How do you protect your private self in an economy built on oversharing?
I believe strongly in boundaries. I share on social media based on my comfort level, not pressure or trends. I’ve never believed in overexposing my personal life, especially when it comes to my children.
Some moments are meant to remain private. I choose not to trade personal space or family life for visibility or monetary gain.
Q. The conversation around aging for women in the media is still uncomfortable. How has your relationship with aging changed over time, personally and professionally?
I’ve always been comfortable with my age, body, and skin. Aging has never scared me. I don’t believe in drastic treatments. A simple skincare routine, healthy eating, regular workouts, and emotional happiness have worked best for me.
I truly believe beauty grows with age. Happiness, love, and contentment are the most powerful anti-aging formulas, and I live by that belief.
Q. What kind of feedback from your audience truly stays with you: the praise, the criticism, or the quiet messages you never post?
The quiet messages stay with me the most. When someone shares how my words helped them feel stronger or less alone, it reminds me why I do what I do. Those moments matter far more than public praise.
Q. If social media disappeared tomorrow, which skills or values you’ve built would still sustain your career?
Consistency. It’s the one value that has shaped my life deeply. Whether it’s work, behavior, fitness, or personal growth, consistency creates impact. It’s something I will carry with me for life, regardless of platforms or trends.
Q. If you had to describe your current life phase using only one beauty product, one workout move, and one emotion, what would they be?
A makeup cleansing balm, because this phase is about gently letting go and coming back to myself.
Calisthenics, because it builds strength, balance, and control from within.
And peace, because everything I work towards ultimately leads me there.
Bio:
Born and Brought up in the movie industry, Amita has always connected and been a part of Cinema since birth. Fascinated with this world of glamour and the love from people, she persuade it as a career. Working as an assistant Director from the age of 19 , with producers like Jhon Mathew Mathan of Sarfarosh to Vishal Bhardwaj of Omkara her home production, she kept no stone unturned to fulfill her love for cinema. Worked in multiple movies sharing the screen space with amazing Actors like Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Akshay Khanna, Paresh Rawal, as Main Lead Actress and produced big projects with her father like Omkara, Special 26, Aatma, Atithi Tim Kab Jaoge and few more to name. Managing Director at BRAIN ON RENT an advertising agency under Panorama Studio and now also working as a Content Creator on Social Media into Lifestyle, Fashion , beauty and Motherhood Category.
Interviewed by: Nidhi
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