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Tanishaa Mukerji displays on why she didn’t ‘make it’ in Bollywood, brushes off comparisons with sister Kajol

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Actor Kajol’s sister, Tanishaa Mukerji, feels that one should have a ‘strong sense of self’ to outlive within the movie trade. She revealed that she may not have had that when she first entered the enterprise, and stated  that it may be the explanation that she didn’t obtain the identical stage of success as her sister and mom, Tanuja. She additionally opened up about fixed comparisons to each Kajol and her mom.

While speaking to Bollywood Hungama about prioritising psychological well being within the movie trade, Tanishaa stated, “You have to have a strong sense of self. You have to have a strong sense of who you are, and that person will come out on screen. Those are the people who will actually make it, those who have a strong sense of self. Maybe I didn’t make it, because I didn’t have that.”

She added, “Maybe I was more insecure, who knows.” She stated that after years of observing individuals’s graphs, she now has had a clearer understanding of the right way to navigate the movie enterprise. “The industry can really mess with your mental health because no matter which stage of life you are at, and how successful you are, people will tell you how you should be. It’s very important to come into the industry with a strong backing and family, and go in front of the camera with a strong sense of self.”

Asked whether or not it was ‘tough’ to have a profitable mom and sister, Tanishaa brushed it off, and stated that it’s all in regards to the mindset. Speaking about how supportive Kajol has been, she stated, “She had a different journey. We don’t compare each other. The comparison has been in the mind of the public. When you are a newcomer with privilege, they don’t get a chance to make too many mistakes. They don’t get a chance to learn on the job.”

Tanishaa additionally opened up in regards to the fixed scrutiny one receives within the trade, in the event that they’re from a movie household. “Some have had it really easy, and some have not worked. I think it’s subjective, and this industry is all about money. If you’re not bringing in the dollars, the bucks, you’re not going to make it.”

Tanishaa Mukerji has starred in a number of movies together with Neal N Nikki, Tango Charlie, Sarkar and Sarkar Raj.