A Slice Of My Life

Our cover girl Karishma Kotak stays motivated to achieve her vanity goals. The model, actress and TV presenter talks to RACHNA VIRDI on how she gets her fix of glamour and reality.

- RACHNA VIRDI

LIFE IS VERY EXCITING

Yes, it’s very exciting to play multiple roles – that of a model, TV presenter and actor. No two days are the same in my profession. One day I’m at a stadium hosting the World Cup, and the next day I’m shooting a song at another place. Also I travel between London and Mumbai so I genuinely feel I’m living two different lives.

MY WORK JOURNEY

I look at it as a rollercoaster ride. I wouldn’t change much but it’s definitely not the route that many others would have chosen. From modelling at 15 years to leaving the UK at age 21 after my degree which was meant to be a year of fun, I am truly grateful for this journey.

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LENS

It surely calls for good looks and skin and a fit body. I love to work out to keep fit and stay healthy. The key to this really is maintaining a healthy balance. Life can’t just be work; it has to be more than that! Luckily, being a TV presenter, I get my fix of both glamour and reality.

I definitely look after myself. But if you check my social media, you’ll notice that I love to travel, read books and try different things too.

LIGHTS, MAKE-UP DAMAGE THE SKIN

It’s important to undo the damage but I think it’s more about maintaining a balance. It’s about doing your best and keeping fit. There was an age where I wouldn’t eat much and be at the gym all the time. But now I think it’s just about eating healthy, working out and enjoying life.

MY HAIR AND SKIN GOALS