Jasmin Bhasin: I don’t have hidden emotions or agendas, I’m a simple person

Jasmin Bhasin says she is at a stage in her career where she wants to push herself beyond familiar spaces and explore newer opportunities as an actor. After years of doing television, the actress has consciously taken a step back to experiment with OTT and films, while still staying connected to reality television through Khatron Ke Khiladi.

She says, “I did television for five to six years back-to-back and had a beautiful run. Even in television, I was always doing different kinds of shows because I like experimenting. I took a genuine break so I could explore more as an actor. When Khatron Ke Khiladi came to me, I was like, this is something else, and I can never say no to it. I had such amazing memories when I did my first season, and the person I came back as was more confident and stronger. I’m sensitive, and for me, it’s really difficult to deal with fears. But I want to fight it out this time.”



Over the years, Jasmin has often been seen as someone who is very emotional. Ask her whether that is an advantage or a disadvantage in this industry, and she says, “According to me, it’s an advantage. As humans, we should try to be kind and helpful. Being emotional and expressive keeps life simple for me. I don’t have hidden emotions or agendas, so I’m a simple person.”

She believes the same quality also strengthens her work as an actor. “As an actor, it also helps me because, as an actor, you’re emoting. If you cannot feel those emotions, how are you going to convince others? So I think it’s an advantage for me.”