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I'm an actor by choice, not burden: Mahima Makwana

The actress responds to Shoojit Sircar's call for Banning child actors on TV..

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Actress Mahima Makwana, who started acting at the age of 10, says she chose this profession because of personal interest and not under any pressure or burden.

Earlier this month, filmmaker Shoojit Sircar asked for a ban on children's entry in reality TV shows as he felt it is 'destroying them emotionally and their purity.'

Asked about this, Mahima said, I think it's their perspective. If they (children) don't want to or their parents don't want them to do it, then they should not. In my case, I knew what I wanted to do.

I started very early, which has its own pros and cons, but it all depends on what you want to do. I became an actor by choice and not because of burden from anyone.

Mahima who is 17 years old, has appeared in shows like Sawaare Sabke Sapne... Preeto, Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke and Adhuri Kahaani Hamari. She also made her debut in the Telugu industry with Venkatapuram.

Mahima says during her initial days in the industry she felt the pressure of acting and studying together, but now she has got used to it.

I have grown up balancing my personal and professional life. I carry my books on my set and study there. I am currently pursuing my first year in Bachelor of Mass Media in Mumbai, Mahima said.

I started acting when I was 10. During my initial days in showbiz, I faced a lot of difficulties, but now I feel it has become a routine for me. Every now and then it's a challenge for me because I have to give my exams and have the responsibility of playing a lead in this show. Now I am used to it, she added.

And in real life Mahima says she doesn't behave like the people of her age.

People tell me that I don't behave like a 17-year-old. That's because I have never grown up with the age group around me. I have grown up on sets where people are so elder to me. So, it depends on the experience that you go through. I do miss college life, but whenever I get time I go to my college and chill with my friends there. I try to cope up with my missed college and school life, she said.

Elaborating on her character Anami in her upcoming show, Mahima revealed, Anami has been brought up on the ghats of Varanasi. She is not at all tomboyish. She does whatever she wants to. She is known for her attitude and fun she does. She is someone who is full of life and energy, Mahima said.

I feel you style yourself on the basis of your looks. That's why Anami has this different look. For me also it was different as I had never imagined that I will play a character with such weird look. She has long hair, wears comfortable clothes along with rustic and raw jewellery, she added.

"Rishton Ka Chakravyu, which will also feature Narayani Shastri, will be aired on Star Plus starting from August 7.


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Comments (3)

I have read somewhere "Why aren't child actors considered as child labours!!", I think acting is work and many do it for money, its just another form of child labour. If it boild down to choice then kids working in factories can also say that its their choice to work and with regards to safety then a shoot set with heavy equipments and long working hours isn't that safe I guess.

6 years ago

With all respect to her opinion, she herself has said she doesn't behave like a 17year old and I believe the issue lies just here!! As shoojit sicar said children are losing there innocence!! It is weird and inappropriate when u make a 5-6 yr old act all romantic just to spice up a reality show!! Nevertheless to each their own, but I believe there must be a strict monitoring for everything related to kids!! Wishing her all the best for her new show!!

6 years ago

Love u lots and lots Mahima Makwana. Still remember u as Rachna in SSLK. Looking forward to your show Chakravyuh on 7 Aug @6pm. It looks interesting and unique in its own way. All the best Mahima!!

6 years ago

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