Mridula Oberoi: I came to Mumbai with no godfather and no plan
Actor
Mridula Oberoi
's path to the entertainment industry was different from the rest. Raised in
Pathankot
, Punjab, she began working early and balanced family responsibilities with her career. 'I started working very early in life.
I got married young and lived in a small town where opportunities were limited,' she shares.
Her first job was as a kindergarten teacher, a role she held for 10 years. 'Since my son was small, I chose to stay in the education sector so I could give him time and raise him well. Once he grew up, I joined a corporate job which I had to quit owing to health issues," she recalls.
The turning point came in 2016 when she participated in the
Mrs. India pageant
and won the title.
'I never imagined that this moment would be a gateway to Mumbai and a completely new life. I came to Mumbai with no godfather, no plan—just faith and determination in 2017,' says Mridula.
She adds, 'Everything about my life has transformed—but my core remains the same: honest, hardworking, empathetic. I am grateful for the opportunities that got me here in life.'
Mridula has been part of TV shows like Appnapan – Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan, Yeh Hai Chahatein and Kumkum Bhagya. Apart from TV, she has featured in Bollywood movies like
Jug Jugg Jeeyo
and Love Aaj Kal 2.
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