Hansa Singh: We all have different personalities for different people

Actress and tarot card reader-healer Hansa Singh, who has been part of projects like Human, Criminal Justice 3, and the films Hunterrr and Goodbye, says that we often portray ourselves differently in front of different people. She adds that, when it comes to her, people perceive her in different ways as well.

“I would say I am exotic, eclectic, mysterious, desirable, and human. I get a lot of adjectives from people about me, which are very specific and to an extent voyeuristic. A human is filled with complexities, so he or she will have different personalities for different people,” she says.

When asked if she seeks validation, she says, “There was a time when I, as an actor, needed validation. In fact, this still continues as it’s a process for me. But for me, as a person and human being, I don't need anyone's validation as I am true to myself and my universe knows that.”

Meanwhile, she says that staying in your comfort zone all the time can restrict your growth. “Comfort zones are needed to recuperate and rejuvenate. But one has to step out of their comfort zone to know life and oneself better. As an actor, stepping out of your comfort zone to challenge yourself is essential for growth. Opportunities lie outside the comfort zone,” she says.

She adds, “Leaving my house and testing my destiny all by myself was the first big step out of my comfort zone. From a close-knit family to a lone warrior, moving from Delhi to Bombay was a huge step that I took. It has made me see myself in a different light. I got to know my strengths more than my weaknesses. I thank the Almighty for paving the way for me. Being in the film industry was a huge step for me as I was coming from a conservative middle-class family.”

“I also stepped out of my comfort zone when I did the film Hunterrr. There was an intimate scene with Gulshan Devaiah, and that was a challenge for me. Getting out of your comfort zone propels you towards a better life.”