My weight helped me make a mark in the industry, says Delnaaz
Delnaaz Irani is known for playing comic roles in films, television and theatre. Recently, the actor gave a motivational speech about dealing with her weight, depression and how theatre helped her express herself better.
Talking about the experience, she says, “As a kid, I was shy and an introvert but today, I have evolved and become a people’s person. I shared my experiences and told the audience why expressing oneself is extremely important. In fact, it was because of theatre that I progressed and my family helped me push myself to reach levels I never thought I could.”
Having been through struggles in professional as well her personal life, Delnaaz points out that she has always been a happy person and she gives credit to the practice of negating negative thoughts. “Life has taught me a lot. I took every situation with a pinch of salt. I purposely chose not to focus on the negatives and to always look at the bright side,” she shares, adding, “I have thyroid, and given my plussize, I am borderline diabetic but my positivity helped me deal with it. I have never shied away from my size as I’ve always been accepted the way I am. No one ever made fun of me and I am glad that the kind of roles I did, brought a smile on the audience’s faces. In fact, my weight helped me make a mark in the industry. People perceive me as a happy person and that’s exactly what I am,” says the Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) actor.