"Rashmika Mandanna Lamentations on Star Life: Actress Opens Up About the Strains of Celebrityhood, Shares of her Longing for 13-Year-Old Sister Shiman's Youth"
In an intimate interview with Nod Magazine, actress Rashmika Mandanna opened up about the challenges she faces in balancing her professional and personal life. With a career spanning eight years in the Telugu film industry, the 27-year-old star has made a name for herself, but at a cost.
Mandanna candidly admitted to missing out on her younger sister, Shiman Mandanna, growing up due to her hectic work schedule. "I haven't been home in one and a half years," she shared, expressing the sad reality of always being on the go.
The actress revealed that her mother's advice was that one must sacrifice either the professional or personal life to excel in the other. However, Mandanna insists on striving to make both work simultaneously, stating, "I will work twice as hard, but I’ll make both of them work. That’s an everyday battle."
This pragmatic approach is evident in her upcoming films, The Girlfriend and Thama, where she will be working with Ayushmann Khurrana. Mandanna's most recent film appearance was in the Telugu film Kuberaa, alongside Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Despite her success, Mandanna's personal life has taken a hit. She no longer gets to see her friends due to work commitments, and earlier, they would include her in their plans but no longer do. This emotional cost of stardom is not lost on Mandanna, who values the opinion of her rumored boyfriend, Vijay Deverakonda, regarding her work.
In a show of support, Deverakonda, a colleague of Mandanna in the film industry, gave her a shout-out on Instagram. The context of this action was not specified, but it serves as a testament to their professional and personal bond.
Mandanna's dedication to her craft is evident, and she believes in working twice as hard to maintain a balance between her professional and personal life. Despite the sacrifices, she remains committed to harmonizing her demanding professional life with personal fulfillment.
[1] Source: Nod Magazine interview with Rashmika Mandanna.
- Rashmika Mandanna acknowledges the emotional cost of stardom, as she no longer gets to see her friends due to work commitments, a situation that she finds deeply affecting.
- In the realm of Indian pop-culture, Rashmika Mandanna's personal life has been influenced by the advice of her mother, who believes one must sacrifice either the professional or personal life to excel in the other.
- Vijay Deverakonda, a noted celebrity in the entertainment industry, has shown his support for Rashmika Mandanna by giving her a shout-out on Instagram, reflecting their strong bond both within and outside their professional realm.
