Actress Sara Ali Khan, who has been busy promoting her films ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ and ‘Murder Mubarak’, recently opened up about the public’s confusion between her real self and the characters she portrays on screen.
During a conversation with the media, Sara discussed her ‘unfiltered’ self, which is her unscripted personality as opposed to the roles she plays in movies. She gained early public attention after her first public appearance alongside her father, actor Saif Ali Khan, on the show ‘Koffee with Karan’, which left a positive impression and indicated Sara’s likable and engaging personality even before her acting debut.
However, over time, the image Sara presents on social media seems to clash with the characters she portrays in her films. This contrast between her real self and the personas she takes on in her acting roles has become a point of interest and perhaps concern for the public and on social media.
Speaking to Film Companion, Sara expressed her concern about people confusing her ‘unadulterated’ version in the beginning with a significantly different version portrayed on social media and in her interviews. She admitted feeling let down in this regard. Sara explained that in the early stages of her career, she had opened up to the audience, the media, and people in general, presenting a very honest and unfiltered version of herself. This openness led to comparisons being drawn, and she eventually started feeling empty and disappointed in herself.
Sara described her decision-making process as initially ‘visceral’, but over time it has become more ‘cerebral’. She realized that this approach was not working for her, especially as a newcomer, and she struggled with filtering out the noise. The actress came to understand that when a person is inauthentic, their body signals it to them.
When asked about her religious views, Sara responded by saying she was ‘born to a secular family in a sovereign, democratic republic’.
Sara made her debut in the film industry with ‘Kedarnath’ in 2018. She initially felt very honest and open but noticed a change as she began to process opinions and feedback differently. While she initially relied on her instincts or ‘gut’ feelings to guide her actions and responses, after gaining fame and being in the public eye, she started overthinking things and allowed her rational mind or ‘brain’ to take over. This shift made her feel disconnected from her authentic self, as her actions and responses were no longer purely driven by her instincts but were influenced by societal expectations or pressures.
