Actress Sidhika Sharma says she does not allow failures to intimidate her

Sidhika Sharma is quite a popular name when it comes to music videos. Last seen in Sau Sau Wari Khat Likhe with Omkar Kapoor, Sidhika is now gearing up for her debut Punjabi film, Fuffad Ji.

She gets candid with us and talks about her shooting experience in Chandigarh and more ….

Recently you did an ad with actor Sonu Sood. Were you excited to work with him?

Yes, I recently did an ad with Sonu Sood sir and I was really excited to meet him. He is a gem of a person and totally professional. Earlier, I liked him as an actor but after what all he did for our country, I now have respect for him. He is an inspiration in the true sense.

Your strength as an actor?

Since I am not from the industry, I had to work hard to establish myself. I am disciplined, motivated and I consider myself to be a quick learner when it comes to acting.

Who do you consider to be your role model?

My role models are people who have made it to the top by pure hard work and are known for their polite nature. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vidya Balan, Rajkummar Rao—as they have proved themselves.

What, according to you, is the mantra for success?

Fight back hard, never let failure be an end, just focus on your goals, believe in honesty and work smartly—that’s my success mantra.

If not actor, what would you be?

If not an actor then I would be a director.

When you decided to be an actor, did your family support you?

My mother is very supportive but my father was not. It takes courage to leave home and start working but by God’s grace everything is going fine .

Your favourite Punjabi food?

I am a big-time foodie, but I go bonkers for rajma-chawal and makki ki roti. I love kada prasad from Gurdwaras. —Dharam Pal

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