Darsheel Safary avoids googling himself to beat release anxiety: 'It freaks me out'
Darsheel Safary, known for his debut in 'Taare Zameen Par', experiences intense release anxiety and avoids googling himself to cope. Unprepared for sudden fame, he wasn't backed by Bollywood but focuses on talent and hard work, choosing to ignore negativity and stay grounded amid challenges.
While actors are often seen enjoying the fame that comes with their work's release,
Darsheel Safary
, the star of 'Taare Zameen Par', experiences a different side of the spotlight—release anxiety. In a recent conversation, he shared how this
common
actor's fear still affects him.
Currently, Darsheel is featured in the web series Gamerlog.
The Struggle with Release Anxiety
In a conversation with News18, Darsheel revealed the intense anxiety he experiences whenever a project of his is released. Despite his calm and grounded reputation, he admitted, 'I freak out whenever any of my projects releases. I want to run away. I feel like hiding in some nice location to forget about everything." The actor described the period around a release as particularly stressful, explaining, 'This anxiety is something I can't take.
It feels like people are checking your work and you are looking ki kya right hai, kya wrong. This is 100 times more exaggerated for me."
Avoiding the Online Rabbit Hole
To handle his anxiety, Darsheel sticks to a simple rule: he avoids looking himself up online. He explained, 'So I prefer not googling myself or my work," adding honestly, 'It freaks me out."
Unprepared for Sudden Fame
The actor also addressed why he didn't become a regular in Bollywood despite his iconic debut.
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He admitted he was completely unprepared for fame, saying, 'I was someone who knew nothing about acting. My parents are not from an acting background. I had no idea how this industry works. Everything was new for me." Reflecting on his early days, he recalled asking his parents, 'papa how much am I getting paid?' since he was unaware of his earnings and was deliberately kept away from such details to concentrate on his craft.
A Positive Outlook Amid Challenges
Though celebrated as a standout child actor, Darsheel did not receive the level of support or opportunities one might expect. He maintains a positive outlook, explaining that it's crucial to block out negativity because people will always talk, and it's impossible to silence everyone. He acknowledges he isn't part of Bollywood's inner circle, saying, 'I would never even think about the fact that Bollywood didn't back me more.
Who am I for them to back me? I am not their saga bhai." Instead, he focuses on his talent and hard work, noting that dwelling on such disappointments only causes emotional pain and distracts from his work.
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