We’ve often seen celebrities wear designer outfits and carry luxury handbags that cost an arm and a leg. However, in a recent interview, 25-year-old actress Sara Ali Khan remarked that she neither considers herself a star nor does she spend a lot on fancy brands. In fact, she revealed her preference for the Sarojini Nagar market in Delhi which is known for its affordable prices.
“I’ve never looked at myself as a celebrity. In fact, I do not like the word ‘star’. This elevation of people in my profession to a non-human status is not something I relate to. Thankfully, I am blessed with friends and family that treat me the same way. My brother, for instance, is my mirror more than anyone else. Whether I was a fat child at Columbia University or I am a decently-shaped woman doing dance numbers with Varun Dhawan, he doesn’t care.”
HT quoted her saying,
“I was a large girl while growing up, so somehow I developed a sense of self that has nothing to do with the way I looked and how I was perceived. I was happy within; I didn’t care if people saw me as fat or thin. I never measured myself like that. I am truly a simple, desi girl at heart. Maybe that’s what people relate with. I don’t like spending a lot of money. I am not brand conscious at all. I am happy in my salwar kameez from Sarojini Nagar and jootis than in brands that cost more than my monthly income.”
She also talked about how the lockdown taught her about enjoying the simple things in life and being thankful for them. News18 quoted her adding, “Last year did change me a lot. As someone who is very active and ambitious, I have always been on a constant run in my life. It is healthy but it can also lead to burnout. One of the first things that the pandemic taught me is that ultimately the things you need to bring a smile to your face are much less.”
“You don’t need a certain number of brands and films and covers. It’s those little things – sitting with your mother for a good cup of coffee or eating dal chawal. So, the first thing I’ve learnt is gratitude, lots of it. The second thing is to simply stop. We are always thinking of the next big thing but why are we not looking at what’s happening right now. The lockdown has taught me that we don’t know what will come next and so I don’t have to think of it. I want to simply enjoy the now.”
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