Family over Fame 90s Sensation Bhagyashree

Actress Bhagyashree made a decision to maintain a family first. She has no regrets and today returns to the silver screen to wow audiences. This time, she's joined by her two children in the industry as well. Retropop caught up with the star to learn about family life, her new avatar as a nutritionist, and films.

- Seema Dhawan

A born princess, what memories do you have of your early childhood? Tell us about it?

For me, it has been a journey since I was a child. Earlier I was an introvert; I barely had friends. I had a complex personality. Over the years, I have learned to be more outspoken and make sure what I want. I realized unless you don't speak up, you are not heard. Earlier, when I was young, I was focused on my education. I was good at my studies. I was an obedient child and student. The first step that I took on my own was the decision to get married. It was the biggest decision, you can say in a girl's life, where she's always trusted by the people around her and the society. It was one decision that I made and I decided that I am going to follow my heart and mind.

Once I did that, of course, there was a huge change in my life. And, I think what happened post that gave me a chance to discover who I am as a person. When I commit to something, I give it my heart and soul, no matter what.

Nowadays, you see marriage is failing, people getting divorced. So at that time, coming from a completely different world into another, doing things because I loved the man, the level of commitment required from me was extreme. And I could follow it through only because of that.

Did your parents approve of the marriage?

They thought I was too young. They also thought that he was of a different cast. They are Marwadis and would be more orthodox. I would have more problems.