Did You Know Pashmina Roshan Battled Depression Before Her Acting Debut? Shares About Overcoming Difficult Phase
Pashmina Roshan who is set to make her debut with the film 'Ishq Vishh Rebound' recently opened up about overcoming depression. Pashmina opened up about her struggles with mental health and the dedication it took to secure her first film role.
Pashmina Roshan Opens About Overcoming Depression: Hrithik Roshan's cousin, actress Pashmina Roshan, is set to make her Bollywood debut with "Ishq Vishk Rebound," where she stars alongside co-star Rohit Saraf. Recently, Pashmina opened up about her struggles with mental health and the dedication it took to secure her first film role.
Pashmina About Battling Depression
In a candid interview, Pashmina revealed that she struggled with depression in her early years. She recounted feeling uncertain about her potential as an actor and resorting to sleeping through the afternoons to escape her confusion and low spirits.
Despite being involved in performing arts and theatre during school, Pashmina wasn't convinced that acting was her calling at the time. "I applied to different universities in the UK for marketing, got my visa, booked my rooms, and it was summer holiday. I felt very depressed. While my friends went to parties and enjoyed themselves, I just slept through the afternoons," she said.
Struggling with ConfidencePashmina admitted to feeling inadequate in the field of marketing, which left her artistically unfulfilled. "I wasn't satisfied with marketing. I didn't think I was good enough for it," she explained. Seeking to understand her potential, Pashmina decided to have a photoshoot, hoping to discover what she could offer.
After sharing the photos with her father and uncle, they encouraged her, saying, "There is something in everyone, but you have to polish it." This motivated Pashmina to pursue acting seriously. She enrolled in acting and dance classes, learning various dance forms, including Bharatnatyam, and began attending numerous auditions.
Pashmina Roshan about Debut Film
Pashmina faced several rejections along the way but used these experiences to evaluate herself and improve, often seeking feedback from her family. Her perseverance paid off when she finally secured her debut role in "Ishq Vishk Rebound."
Expressing her gratitude, Pashmina said, "I am quite grateful to have gotten this film, 'Ishq Vishk Rebound.'"
"Ishq Vishk Rebound" is scheduled to release in theatres on June 21, 2024.