Jennifer Winget is a well-known name in the industry, she also appeared in films as a child artiste. She began her small-screen career in 2000 with Shaka Laka Boom Boom. She rose to fame after playing Sneha in Balaji Telefilms’ Kasautii Zindagii Kay. After starring in a couple of shows, she bagged youth medical drama Dill Mill Gayye, where she played Dr. Riddhima. The show increased Jennifer’s popularity, which was further cemented by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s maiden TV production, Saraswatichandra. Jennifer, one of the biggest names in the television industry, was seen in the romantic thriller Beyhadh, Over the years, the actress has garnered an army of fans with her performances on television.
The diva, who has over 10 million Instagram followers, frequently takes over the internet with her posts. Winget also impresses the fashion police with her sartorial choices.
Women Fitness India joins her for a candid chat over her journey and her new cherry look which she reveals exclusively on our September cover!
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Jennifer, you started your journey as a child artist in the industry and today after being in the industry for more than a decade, what would you define your experience as?
Ms. Jennifer Winget
Well honestly, it doesn’t feel like it’s been that long! Guess, Time just flies by, when you love and enjoying what you doing.
There’s been great variety in my journey as an actor and you just have to be grateful for that!
Though, I still feel like there’s so much more left to stumble upon and uncover. So much to learn and do, it still feels like I’ve only just scratched the surface. I love re-inventing myself, It’s a challenge I welcome with every new piece of work that comes my way. That’s the unique gratification that comes with being in a creative field. It doesn’t matter when you started out or when you reach the end. One good thing with creativity and imagination is that they don’t see age, gender or follow any rules. There’s a lot in the offing and so much more to do with it all yet!
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Ms. Namita Nayyar
You were recently listed as one of the most desirable women in India on The Times List, your reaction to the same?
Ms. Jennifer Winget
Oh honored, definitely! And especially to be in a beautiful and esteemed company.
Also qualities you feel make you forever graceful and glowing
Right now, well, humility as a quality perpetually tops my list! But as they say, it takes a village. I don’t wake up looking graceful, in fact, I am far from it! So I have a team to thank for hair that’s on-trend, bold hair color, Makeup on point, and a glowing face and sharp diva dressing! A li’l Yoga and Pilates, balanced healthy eating, a pet by your side for fabulous company, and something creative to de-stress you, helps a lot too!
Ms. Namita Nayyar
You have mentioned that you are a television girl, do you wish to be featured on the big screen and also you recently gained a lot of popularity on the OTT platforms as well, do you feel that OTT platforms are the next big thing
Ms. Jennifer Winget
– I love acting. Period! I’ve said it before and I will say it time and again. So if an opportunity presents itself, whatever the medium, I will consider it! Performing on camera makes me happy. There is nothing more fulfilling for me.
When I started out on Television, I will admit, I never fully understood the craft. I didn’t go to any acting school or never even took part in theatre or dramatics in school. I learned it on the job and slowly and steadily in it all, I think I found my groove. The high that comes from a good performance doesn’t compare to anything else. Before Beyhadh, I don’t think I was ready to step out of my comfort zone. That changed for me. I honestly think I got lucky with the show. It opened a lot of doors for me. Times are a-changing now, a host of OTT platforms are opening up opportunities further; opportunities that do not stereotype actors, are experimenting with unique out-of-the-box, gripping scripts. This has indeed helped the industry grow and the future definitely feels promising.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Women Fitness India, talks about celebrity diets and fitness, do follow any special/ particular diet? 5 tips on how you conquered the habit of night munching. Also your all-time favorite cuisine.
Ms. Jennifer Winget
You know there was a time when I could proudly say that I didn’t have to do much to stay in shape, but times change and how! (laughs)
Now the upkeep takes a lot of hard work 🙂 and although I wouldn’t call myself a gym fanatic, I do thoroughly enjoy my time with pilates and yoga. It’s also taken a pandemic for us all to realize the importance of health and wellness even more. As far as food habits are concerned, I do occasionally have a tryst with binge eating. And 2020 was a true and thorough testament to that. I normally go easy on myself in between projects, keeping consistent with my workouts and diet but with a binge here and there. But when I start prepping for a project, I make sure to follow a no sugar, low carb diet with no night munching and I find that the best way to do that is to turn in early for the night. So an early dinner for me consists of a soup and salad with some a grilled protein and then it’s lights off for me:)
Ms. Namita Nayyar
How do you keep up with your mental wellbeing? You like to unwind your day with.
Ms. Jennifer Winget
I don’t give up easily! You have to believe in yourself, your potential. And some days it’s tough but in these weird and uncertain times it’s not easy to always be positive so I allow myself that too. Some positive self-indulgence goes a long way! I feel what I feel and what isn’t within my control, I just let that slide and move on to what brings me peace and happiness at that moment. I don’t take people’s opinions to heart or too seriously – good or bad; and that has really helped me to keep going and do what I do with honesty and give it my best. I thoroughly look forward to unwinding my day with some playtime with my pup, watch something light, and till it’s bedtime! I’m an early sleeper. Can’t stay up too late unless I have to.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Share the fitness routine that you follow? Do you prefer functional or weight training? How do you manage your exercise routine with shoot schedules? As indicated you are a fan of Yoga practice, asanas you must do on regular basis.
Ms.Jennifer Winget
I have been religious practicing pilates for the last 3 years and I absolutely love it! For me it’s never just been about lifting weights, I do enjoy that bit of a workout occasionally but what matters more is flexibility, endurance, and strength together. So keeping that in mind, I do my pilates thrice a week, and in between is when I practice yoga, go for a run or work out with the help of some YouTube videos (built-in the habit of that all through last year and found that it works for me) Although when I’m working it gets difficult to maintain this schedule but I try to fit in a short run or light cardio after I wrap my workday.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Please share the secrets behind Jennifer Winget’s flawless skin – 5 make-up tips to look natural & fresh?
Ms. Jennifer Winget
While we curse this lockdown all we want and rightly so, I am also very happy that it gave my skin a break from makeup and gave it some much-needed TLC. I learned to really take care of yourself you have to go back to what mommy used to do for you. Homemade face packs work wonders for me. And it’s so easy and accessible, right out of your home pantry! For makeup what works for me is the natural dewy look which is my favourite go-to look. Nothing too glam and over the top for Jennifer! For a night out, which I anyway don’t do too many off or not at all, I would just pop on a nice Cherry red lip to match my hair and keep my eyes basic when you have a strong lip colour and nude lips go well with dark smokey eyes. The look I am currently digging right now is when I just thicken my brows, dab on some cheek tint, few strokes of mascara, and Voila! Done!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are an inspiration to many young girls. Being the cover girl, what message you would like to share for aspiring actors wishing to enter the industry
Ms. Jennifer Winget
It’s never easy! 🙂 You have to be your own cheer leader and believe in yourself, sometimes even when nobody does. Always, Always, have immense gratitude for what you have with you – your family, friends, earned respect and how far you’ve come since you set out. Count the small milestones, personal and professional. As with actors, our job is to sell emotions and inevitably so, sometimes we tend to get caught in the “drama” of life ourselves, but once you’re on set everything should fade in the background . It’s just you and the character you play. Nothing else! Immerse yourself in the experience, enjoy the ride. The perks will follow!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Social media is both a Boon and a bane. With 10.8 million followers (and counting) on your Instagram handle, how do you keep up with the trolling and negativity
Ms.Jennifer Winget
When I say that I don’t take people’s opinions very seriously, I mean it! While I am very grateful for all the love, support, adoration, and positivity that I receive, I know who I am and couldn’t be more blessed to have a very strong support system of friends, family, and peers to let any trolling or negativity affect me. It comes with turf. Everything you say or do needs to come from a place of positivity, sensitivity, whilst speaking or putting out your mind. As an actor, you are an influencer, you set an example, and are in a place to persuade change, coax or dissuade things. You have to have that reality check, that makes you accountable for the change you wish to see. Though not very avid or regular, I can definitely confirm, that this has been a boon for me.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Lastly, Women Fitness India completes 22 years in the industry, the message you would like to share for our readers on prioritizing physical fitness and broadening the horizon on women health in our country
Ms. Jennifer Winget:
Brilliant! A big congratulations for two whole decades committed to empowering women. I am honored and proud that I get to be on the cover. All Id like to say is whether you’re a man or a woman, Fitness is something we should all aspire to have in our lives. As women, our bodies go through so much change every few years, which makes it even more important to pay attention and listen to our bodies and work for them accordingly. Remember always, to never compete with anyone but for ourselves. I feel mentally and physically stronger and checking a major goal box?! So here’s to being the best version of ourselves!
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