SOCIAL MEDIA IS IMPORTANT, BUT SO IS PRIVACY: AMYRA

Amyra Dastur believes that an element of mystery around a celebrity is important

Actor Amyra Dastur, who commands a strong follower base online, believes in maintaining a balance between her virtual and real life. A self-confessed introvert, she prefers conversations with people in real life than engaging in small talk on social media.

“I’m not somebody who feels comfortable socialising at parties where many film stars gather and endlessly chat. I am quite introverted. I’d rather connect with people on film sets, talking about acting, observing the process of filming and, when working with stars such as Sanjay (Dutt) sir and Manisha (Koirala) ji, engage in conversations. I am happiest while on a film set,” says the actor, who was seen in Judgementall Hai Kya and Prasthanam.

As for her online presence, she believes in sharing meaningful things. “I always try to integrate my life on social media, but I would be the last person to post a random picture just to get likes. For me, a post should have some meaning,” she shares.

Starting her career at the age of 16 as a model, Amyra made her Bollywood debut with the film Isaaq (2013). She has also featured in south Indian films such as Anegan and Manasuku Nachindi.

She garnered a lot of praise for her work in the web film Rajma Chawal, alongside veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. She feels OTT platforms are a blessing for young actors like her to find more opportunities for work. However, choosing the right project is important and tough.

“It is so hard to be patient and wait for the right script to come your way. We want to work in all these exciting films and web shows, but it feels vulnerable at times when there is a gap between the (release of) two films. I think that is a testing time for an actor. If we want to associate everything with just visibility, it might backfire,” Amyra says.

Having a certain number of followers on social media is important for any young celebrity in the entertainment business. But Amyra points out that an element of mystery around a celebrity is equally important. She also believes that it is important for actors to maintain some semblance of privacy.

“If I am living my life only on social media, I will not have anything else to offer to my fans through my real work, which is acting. I have to give them room to discover me through my performances, too,” adds Amyra, who will be seen next in Made in China, along with actor Rajkummar Rao.