One can witness overnight success with the digital medium: Anupria Goenka

I found my calling pretty late in life, but today, acting has become my identity: Anupria Goenka

- Onkar Kulkarni

She’s a prominent face in the digital space today, but Anupria Goenka didn’t grow up wanting to be an actor. Her love for theatre led her to movies and acting, which she feels is her identity today. So far, she has been seen in films like Padmaavat and War, as well as web shows like MX Player’s much-acclaimed Aashram. In a chat with BT, the actress talks about finding her comfort zone in the industry, how OTT platforms gave her career a boost and found a foothold in showbiz. Excerpts:

It’s been almost a decade since you made Mumbai your home and found a footing in showbiz. How do you look back at the journey?

I think Mumbai is home now and this city does give a lot to people. Yes, life isn’t easy here, but like most people say, and I too believe that Mumbai aapko apna leti hai. As long as you work hard, you will find a place and will be able to chase your ambitions here. Talking about my time in the industry, I left my cushy, corporate job and started working as an actor. I found my calling pretty late in life, but today, acting has become my identity.

Considering the fact that you didn’t have any contacts in the industry, how did you manage to bag projects with directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ali Abbas Zafar?