“School was easy for me, especially economics. I loved the subject and knew exactly what I wanted to do in college: business economics! Business, finance, and economics always intrigued me, and I was confident in my knowledge of the subject.

However, life took an unexpected turn when, influenced by friends, I was drawn into the world of modeling. A spoiled teenager, my mother decided it was time for me to stand on my own two feet and become independent. Following her plan, I did become self-sufficient. I chose modeling as a part-time job during college. I even won the title of Miss Chennai and secured a supporting role in the movie Rangoon.

But just before the movie’s release, tragedy struck – my mother passed away, and I couldn’t savor the success of my film. Devastated, I lost interest in acting and chose not to pursue any jobs. I also never wanted movies to be my profession. However, my knack for connecting with people became evident when a friend asked for help with a guest list for an event. It sparked something in me, so I started my own event curation & PR business, “Thashya,” which means “blessing.” It truly was a blessing for me. The shift from the glam to the service industry was challenging. People initially took me as trivial as people barely knew that the combination of beauty and brains could win anything.

I’m grateful for all my clients who have trusted me for my work. This is one of the reasons that I was held tight by my elite list of clients, from health care, education, and lifestyle to government. When I sit back and think of my prominent works for the Government, like Chess Olympiad, Khelo India, Squash World Cup, and Surfing League, I feel this definitely was a long journey.

Life threw another curveball at me in the form of anxiety, a battle I’ve been facing since 2016. Social anxiety is a work in progress, and I am open about my mental health struggles. Despite being socially connected and running a business in public relations, managing people, I carefully choose who enters my circle.

It may sound contradictory, but that’s okay; everyone has their own way of dealing with things. I am also vocal about the importance of women being financially independent and strong. In my 30s, I find happiness in being married to my work. More than me, it’s my dad who gracefully handles social pressure that questions my life.

I love what I do and intend to stay married to my work until I find someone who complements my journey. Life is unpredictable, and everyone has a story. It’s essential to be conscious of whom you let into your world, and above all, it’s okay to be a work in progress.”