Actor, producer, UN atmosphere GoodWill Ambassador, mom of a one-year-old, inexperienced entrepreneur and now an eco investor Dia Mirza is ending 2022 on a excessive observe. She tells Hindustan Times how a lot she is privileged and grateful for the alternatives that permit her to fulfil the aim of her life.
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The 41-year-old actor, who shall be subsequent seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Bheed, says, “I feel really privileged and grateful to be a part of films that follow my purpose. It helps me do something that actually makes a difference. It strikes some really important conversations and hopefully brings change. And, I always believe that storytelling through cinema is a powerful instrument for positive social change. Good, powerful, and meaningful stories, only make it worth it for being away from my children. So that they can watch it someday and recognise its real value of it.”
Besides Bheed, Dia can be part of the all-female forged of the Tarun Dudeja’s upcoming, Dhak Dhak. Ask her what’s extra within the pipeline, and she or he tells us she has extra related tasks ready subsequent 12 months. “I am happy that I am being offered meaningful work and what I look at with a great sense of respect. It’s nice to have a purpose in life and everything just follows through.”
But, did she should maintain continuously reminding folks concerning the type of work she needed, or did it land naturally? “Now it comes naturally. It took many many years to find this space and it took certain work to be able to lead this way. The kind of work you say no to that sends the message out loud and clear. You kind of start getting the work that you look for.”
Dia not too long ago invested in manufacturers like Beco India, Shumee, Greendigo and Allter, which promote sustainability and promote wholesome residing. She explains her resolution as an act to deliver a change. “We have to think about where our heart is before putting in our money. Most of the mainstream products in the market are filled with chemicals and toxins, which most people are not given aware of. For example, who knew 5 years ago the sanitary napkin that is supposed to protect you is possibly contributing to cancer, PCOS.”
She believes that the one method one can change the situation is by backing the businesses which might be doing the precise factor for the atmosphere. “As long as I can afford it I will keep investing in people and companies who are doing good. It’s just about being wise about my money and my time,” she added about her commitment to eco-sensitive entrepreneurship.
The actor also shared a bit of financial advice for women. “We have to own our money and make sure where it is going. We should ensure that our hard-earned money is going towards contributing to more good.”
Dia Mirza additionally shared how fascinating her days at residence have turn out to be with husband Vaibhav Rekhi, their son Avyaan Azad Rekhi (1) and her stepdaughter Samaira (13). “It’s really interesting. Vaibhav and I have a full spectrum at home. We have an infant and a teenager, and every emotion is there–the hormones of a teenager and the fascination of an infant discovering the world. It’s really interesting to see how bonded these two are, and how much they love each other. How their eyes and heart lit up in each other’s presence.”
Ask her concerning the equation between Avyaan and Samaira, Dia shares, “There’s so much about Avyaan’s curiosity that gets Samaira. She keeps saying ‘how does he like old music?’ I just say ‘we give him everything, from classics to contemporary. He is just the way he is, what do we do? He asks for it and we play’. He loves Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra and then Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke by Kishore Kumar. He says ‘Alexa Hum Hain, Alexa Na Na Na.’”
“They have already started fighting about playing whose music in the car. He would say ‘Na Na’. and Samaira would be like ‘no, Avyaan I can’t bear to hear the song one more time’” provides the Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein actor with fun and calls it nice enjoyable. “But, every day is not all laugh. It’s hard work and super challenging. But it’s such a great thing to see their bond, it’s just the best thing in the world,” she signed out.
