Actress Sara Ali Khan has revealed that she weighed nearly 100 kg when she rediscovered her childhood dream of becoming an actor while studying history at Columbia University.
Sara spoke about how her academic journey eventually led her towards the film industry. She shared that she had initially planned to pursue a law degree after completing her studies at Columbia University.
However, a theatre course at the university changed her perspective and reignited her passion for acting. Recalling the experience, Sara explained that performing on stage brought back a childhood dream she had pushed aside while focusing on academics. The experience convinced her that she wanted to give acting a serious try.
Sara also mentioned that she was almost 100 kg at the time she made this decision, highlighting an important moment in her personal journey towards pursuing a career in films.
The conversation also featured actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who spoke about his own decision to enter the entertainment industry while promoting his upcoming film Udta Teer.
He credited his father for consistently encouraging him to pursue the performing arts, despite the challenges of entering the film industry from a traditional family background in a smaller city.
Ayushmann further shared that his grandmother had a strong artistic side, singing at the Gurudwara and performing mimicry. While he believes his artistic interests were influenced by his grandmother, he credited his father for providing the encouragement and support that helped him follow his passion.
Both actors reflected on the experiences and family influences that shaped their journeys, highlighting how discovering a passion and receiving encouragement can play an important role in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
