Actress Sandeepa Dhar turned her Instagram into a confessional on Tuesday, blending film promotion with a profound personal message. With ‘Do Diwane Shahar Mein’ just days away, her post about makeup sessions uncovers the emotional weight behind her on-screen poise.
In evocative words, she lamented: ‘Everyone views me through their lens – the ever-stable girl. But mirrors reveal a stranger. Constantly performing for others’ approval, I’ve lost touch with my true self. The smile and strength are armor; they convince the world – and nearly me – that everything’s fine.’
Breaking down further, Sandeepa admitted the peril of prolonged pretense: ‘One moment, the illusion cracked. Mirrors are brutally honest, showing the vulnerabilities I dread.’
Central to her narrative is Naina from the film, a beacon of apparent flawlessness hiding deep solitude. ‘Naina gets all the applause, but it can’t fill her heart’s void. Speaking her truth terrifies her.’
Engaging her audience directly, she posed: ‘What do you wish others saw past your surface smile?’ This romantic drama, helmed by director Ravi Udyawar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and team, hits cinemas February 20, weaving a love story laced with raw emotion.
Sandeepa’s reflection resonates beyond Bollywood, sparking a dialogue on mental health and authenticity in a filtered world. Her role in the film seems poised to immortalize these themes, drawing crowds ready for stories that mirror their lives.