Former Miss Universe 1994 and Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen has been an inspiration for us all. Now, her 21-year-old daughter Renee Sen opened up about the privilege of being her daughter, and wanting to become an actor ever since she went on the sets of ‘Main Hoon Na’ and ‘Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya’.
Renee shares, “Everything I am doing is based on the fact that I want to be independent because my mother has always encouraged that. If that means setting an example, then I couldn’t be happier. But I am not consciously trying to do things differently. I am just lucky and blessed that everything is falling into place, however independently I am doing it. I am doing it step by step. It is not a conscious decision to set an example.”
As per a report in News18, when asked whether an association with big banners would happen soon, Renee said, “I truly believe that a big launch will happen, yes, but with time when I am more prepared for a big launch. Right now I am taking it step-by-step, and slowly. Right now the only conscious decision is to be more independent.”
Upon being questioned about star kids losing focus because of being in the limelight from a young age, she responded, “I can only stay focused if I am grounded. My mother reminds me to stay grounded, to keep my head on my shoulders, and work hard. That is the only advice and simplest advice, which I feel will help me build and sustain my career as an individual. So, I don’t want to lose my sense of self. I will stay grounded and work hard. The rest is upto God.”
She added, “To me, Sushmita Sen is my mother and I am aware of the privileges. I am very blessed that I am her daughter but at the end of the day, she is my maa. I, along with my sister, am being raised to be strong and to have an identity of my own. She is teaching us the values she wants us to have, and I feel like I am learning from the best but, most importantly, she is my maa and I love her the most.”
She further revealed how she wished to be an actor ever since she visited the sets of her mother’s films like ‘Main Hoon Na’ and ‘Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya’. Talking about taking her passion seriously, she stated, “I started serious preparation during the lockdown. That is when I actually got time to sit with myself, assess what I do, take the necessary steps to achieve my goals and my dreams. During the lockdown, I started it.”
Speaking on the fashion world, she added, “Walking the ramp does excite me. I do love getting ready. I love beautiful outfits. So, yes, if I am asked, I would not say no. I am open to that opportunity as well,” she says.
“My mother being a role model to so many women is something I take pride in. I am very proud of my maa. It will only and always have a positive effect on me because I have got so much love. I really hope I earn the love and respect that she has with the work I do, and during my journey and the person I become through all of this. I try to learn from her. I am so lucky that I am her daughter. I would not have it any other way,” Renee concludes on how it feels to be her mother’s daughter.
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