‘Kindness is the greatest strength’

Paridhi Sharma, widely recognised for her role in the popular TV show Jodha Akbar and currently seen in the film Haq alongside Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, recently opened up about the values that have shaped her personality — and at the heart of it lies kindness. Reflecting on life lessons from her childhood, she shared powerful anecdotes that left a lasting impression on her.

“I think my father is the kindest person I have ever met in my entire life,” Paridhi said. “He treats everyone with respect, no matter their background or privileges. One incident from my childhood has stayed with me forever. I was playing in the school playground when a small child fell into a sewage gutter during some repair work. The sewage was filthy, and the child was helpless. Without thinking twice, my father jumped in, rescued the child. That moment shaped the way I view kindness — it’s not just words, it’s action, courage, and strength.” For Paridhi, these lessons go beyond personal experiences. “True kindness requires inner strength. It’s not always visible, and people often underestimate it. But it is one of the greatest strengths.”