Shikha Talsania is an actress, known for Wake Up Sid (2009), Veere Di Wedding (2018), and Project 11 (2011). She is the daughter of Bollywood actor Tiku Talsania.
A while back, she marked her Marathi debut with a web series titled Shanti Kranti. Shikha Talsania was last seen in Coolie No. 1 alongside Sara Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan.
Catch Shikha Talsania as she shares her journey with Women Fitness.
Namita Nayyar:
Shikha you have played some prominent roles in the movies you have a part in, your father being an actor was this something you always wanted to do?
Shikha Talsania:
I’ve spent a better part of my 20s asking myself the same question. Both my parents are artists and thus i grew up in that environment and I know it played a part in my being an actor today. After a whole lot of soul searching, I know that I would’ve been a performer even if my parents weren’t artists. And, honestly, we all act- all of us, every day- I just decided to make it my career.
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Namita Nayyar:
You have worked with some of the finest talents in the industry, tell us how was your experience and your favorite moment?
Shikha Talsania:
Been through a multitude of experiences. There have been moments filled with joy, heartbreak, laughter, wisdom, and so much more. It’s tough to pick one experience as my favorite- the good, bad and ugly, they are all special. But at the top of my head, a memory that I really cherish is when my parents came to watch my first performance on the Prithvi stage. After years of watching them on stage and now having them see me on the Prithvi, the stage will forever be a cherished moment.
Namita Nayyar:
Women Fitness India talks about celebrity diets and fitness routines, do you follow any special diet? Your favorite cuisine?
Shikha Talsania:
I try to work out 3 times a week. I’ve followed specific nutrition plans according to the character I have to play and the time I have to get to that. However, in my downtime, I try to eat right and clean, and indulge in moderation. Favorite cuisine depends on the day and my mood, but, I’d pick Asian food any day.
Namita Nayyar:
What consists of your fitness regime? How many times do you work out in a week?
Shikha Talsania:
Pilates with a little functional, 3 days a week with eating clean and mostly Ghar ka khana.
Namita Nayyar:
There is a common thought in the industry that you need to look a certain way to be an actress, your take on the same?
Shikha Talsania:
That thought isn’t that common anymore and hasn’t been for a while. Regardless of your gender, we have come to realize that actors are portraying the human experience which more often than not- has very little to do with how one looks. My take on all of this?- as important as it is to keep having this discussion of moving beyond just how an ‘actress’ looks- maybe we should stop asking women these questions. Men don’t get as many questions about their bodies as much as women do.
Namita Nayyar:
What are your upcoming projects and works?
Shikha Talsania:
It’s been a wonderfully fulfilling year so far! in the ott space, there is POtluck season 2 and I got to be a part of Hansal Mehta’s new Netflix series. Jahaan Chaar Yaar will release soon hopefully. I also shot for a Sanaa, directed by the uber-talented Sudhanshu Saria. And lots of theatres
Namita Nayyar:
Lastly, a message for Women Fitness India readers on how important it is to prioritize mental and physical fitness along with outer beauty?
Shikha Talsania:
What makes one beautiful is how happy you are, how content and fulfilled you are, and how much love you give and are surrounded by. Exercise your heart, body, mind, and soul. Feed your heart, body, mind, and soul right. Outer beauty does not exist if you arent taking care of your head and heart.
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