Raashii Khanna on fame: “My high is Spirituality”

At ABP Network’s The Southern Rising Summit 2024, celebrated actor Raashii Khanna captivated audiences in a session titled “Acting Across Platforms: Nothing Farzi.”
Reflecting on fame, personal growth, and her current projects, Khanna opened up about her spiritual journey and shared thoughts on the film industry and beauty standards in today’s digital age. Talking about fame and the challenges that come with it, Raashii emphasized the importance of spirituality as her grounding force, saying, “Not everyone can handle fame and money; they chase the next high, leading to substance abuse. My high is spirituality—I love meditation.”

Discussing her upcoming film, Sabarmati Report, Raashii noted that the project centers on the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Godhra train burning and the subsequent riots. “In Sabarmati Report, the film addresses the Supreme Court’s verdict. As a principle, I refrain from expressing personal opinions on political issues—that’s just who I am. This film is my current project, and while I believe actors have a social responsibility, I am not here to take sides. My focus is solely on presenting what was determined by the Supreme Court,” she remarked. Reflecting on her life and career choices, Raashii shared, “You may choose what you want, but your wants are chosen for you. I live by this quote. I do not want anything; I let life take its course because I never planned to be where I am today.” Raashii also opened up about her academic background and initial career aspirations. “I got a 91% and went to Lady Shri Ram College—I was the topper in school and at university. I actually wanted to be an IAS officer. Growing up in West Delhi, Paschim Vihar, I had it all planned out, but life had other plans, and somehow, I ended up as an actor. I even came to Mumbai with a friend and completely chickened out at my first audition. Let me tell you, being an actor is the most insecure job in the world. Luckily, I’ve been able to work in some great films—I did four in just one year! It’s totally doable, although super hectic.” When asked about Instagram’s influence on beauty standards, Raashii reflected on the impact of social media on young girls: “When you are 12 or 13, it definitely impacts you as a girl. I wasn’t perfect at that age, but I had self-belief. Today, many women are intelligent—they know it’s photo-shopped, not real. My advice to women would be to return to Instagram at 21 or 25, not earlier, because that world is fake. I am disciplined in my own life. I work out every day, eat mindfully, and pay attention to what I consume, eating everything in moderation.” The Southern Rising Summit 2024, hosted by ABP Network, India’s premier multi-language news platform, celebrates the exceptional growth, cultural richness, and societal harmony of South India. Now in its second year, this summit brings together voices from politics, culture, and industry under the theme “Coming of Age: Identity, Inspiration, Impact.”

The summit highlights South India’s influence on economic progress and cultural innovation nationwide

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