Aamna Sharif Shares Her Life Story
Television actress Aamna Sharif, best known for her iconic role as Kashish in the popular show Kahiin To Hoga, recently opened up about her personal struggles, emotional trauma, financial hardships, and career challenges. In a candid podcast with Hauterrfly, she discussed losing her father at a young age, growing up in a protective environment, and being told her acting career was over after becoming a mother. Here is a detailed account of her revelations.
Losing Her Father at a Young Age
Aamna Sharif revealed that she lost her father when she was just 10 years old, a tragedy that completely changed her life. She recalled being deeply attached to him and feeling lost after his passing. “I lost my dad when I was just 10 years old. I was very close to him, and I was completely lost after that. I think I was too young to even understand what was happening. I was only being told that my dad was not well and was being taken somewhere. It took me a very long time to process everything. Before that, I was in a very safe environment. My father was extremely protective. Suddenly losing him, and then seeing my mother bedridden for 30 years, made life very difficult for me,” she shared.
Financial Struggles After Father’s Death
The actress also spoke about the financial difficulties her family faced after her father’s demise. Her father had been cheated by business partners, pushing the family into a tough phase. “My father was also cheated by many of his business partners, which caused my mother to go through a very difficult phase. There was a time when we didn’t even have enough money for her surgeries and proper treatment. So my biggest priority became giving my mother a good life and making sure her medical treatment was taken care of properly,” Aamna said.
Growing Up in an Orthodox Family
Aamna Sharif revealed that she came from a very protective and orthodox environment with several restrictions during her childhood. “I came from a very protective environment, so I didn’t really know what the outside world was like. My world was limited to my relatives and family,” she explained. She recalled strict rules about interactions with boys: “As a child, you are taught many restrictions, you can’t do this, you can’t wear this, you can’t talk to boys. I remember we used to have slam books in school, and I had written about having a crush on a boy. My brother found that book, and I was completely grounded after that.”
Struggling for Her First Portfolio
At the start of her acting career, Aamna faced difficulties even arranging money for her first portfolio. “Since I wasn’t financially independent at that time, even getting my first portfolio made me struggle for nearly six months. I was told that I needed a portfolio, but we didn’t have the money for it. Every day, I would convince my mother and request her to somehow arrange it for me because somewhere I had understood that it was necessary for my career,” she recalled. Simple tasks like getting photographs clicked felt like huge challenges.
Buying Her First Car and Dream House
After years of struggle, Aamna fulfilled her goals through hard work. “After that, I bought my first car because I’ve always been passionate about cars. My first car was a Zen, and later I bought a Camry, which made me extremely happy. Then I decided I wanted to own a house. But I didn’t have the full amount, so I had to manage through loans and continuous work,” she shared. She emphasized living in the present despite hardships.
Being Told Her Career Was Over After Motherhood
Aamna revealed a painful experience when she approached someone in the industry about returning to acting after a break. “I went to him and asked how we could work things out because I genuinely wanted to come back and do meaningful work again. But he looked at me and said, ‘Now you have a child, your career is over.’ I walked out of that office crying. My confidence was completely shaken. I started questioning whether I would ever be able to return to the work I truly loved because acting was the only thing I was deeply passionate about,” she said.
Traumatic Childhood Experiences
The actress also opened up about disturbing incidents she faced while growing up. “Someone tried to touch me inappropriately on a bus and on a train in Bombay. At that age, you don’t fully understand what is really happening to you. During our time, nobody really spoke about good touch and bad touch. You knew something was wrong, but you didn’t know how to stand up for yourself,” she shared. These experiences made her overprotective as a mother: “Sometimes I wonder why I become overprotective as a mother, and then I realize it’s because of everything I have gone through. I just want to protect my child.”
Marriage and Motherhood Journey
Aamna spoke about her marriage and motherhood, describing how both transformed her emotionally. “We were best friends for three and a half years before getting married. We never really dated. We were such good friends for so many years that we eventually just got married,” she said. On motherhood, she added, “When you become a mother, you feel like you can fight the entire world for your child. That kind of strength is unimaginable. My husband Amit was extremely supportive throughout everything. I honestly don’t think that journey would have been possible without him.”
