On a sun-drenched afternoon, Palak Jaiswal walked into our meeting space with a quiet, assured grace that instantly put everyone at ease. There’s a certain lightness to her presence — not flashy, not performative — but deeply felt. It’s the kind of glow that doesn’t come from the spotlight, but from the long, slow burn of inner work and purpose.
When asked how it all began, she laughs softly at the word “inspiring.” “That sounds very fancy,” she says, with humility that doesn’t undercut the truth of her journey. “Honestly, it started with theatre.” She speaks of places like Prithvi, NCPA, and Veda Factory with deep reverence — spaces that, she says, gave her discipline, freedom, and a lasting love for the craft. “Acting was the only place I felt fully myself,” she confides. “I’ve known pain, and instead of letting it break me, I let it deepen my work. That’s what kept me going.”
Her words are not dramatic; they are raw and reflective. You sense that for Palak, performance is not escape — it is arrival. This truth crystallized during a defining moment in her career: Black, White & Gray – Love Kills. “Something shifted in me,” she says. “I wasn’t just playing a role, I became that person. I didn’t doubt, I didn’t pretend. That’s when I knew — this is what I’m here to do.”
But this knowing comes with its kind of weight. The entertainment industry, as many know, can be unrelenting. Palak doesn’t pretend otherwise. “It’s tough sometimes,” she admits. “But I’ve created little practices that help me stay grounded.” She journals a lot. She stretches when she can. Her small rituals include long, quiet showers, soft incense, and music. “And I’ve learned how to say no when I need to. I protect my peace more now. It’s not perfect, but it helps.”
Of course, it’s impossible not to ask about her radiant energy — something fans frequently attribute to her approach to health and fitness. “Thank you!” she says, eyes lighting up. “I try to keep things clean and simple.” Her mornings begin with soaked almonds or fresh fruit. Lunch might be moong dal, rice, and sabzi — light yet nourishing. She sips warm water or herbal teas throughout the day, and when time allows, she carves out 20–30 minutes for movement — yoga, a walk, or light weights. “And yes,” she smiles, “I always end the day with something sweet — jaggery or a small piece of dark chocolate. It makes me happy.”
That joy, she explains, is essential to her self-care. Her wellness routine isn’t a checklist — it’s an act of self-respect. A cold-water splash to wake up tired skin, slow facial massages to reconnect with her body, and a gentle nighttime skincare ritual with soft lights and quiet music are her ways of saying: “Okay, you did your best today.”
There’s something deeply inspiring in Palak Jaiswal’s presence — not because she’s trying to be, but because she’s simply being. Fully, honestly, and without adornment. In her, we see a woman not just surviving the demands of the spotlight, but thriving in her truth.
And as she steps into each new role, both onscreen and off, one thing is clear — Palak is not just acting; she is awakening.