“Not everyone can handle fame and money; they chase the next high, leading to substance abuse. My high is spirituality—I love meditation.”, Raashii Khanna at ABP Network’s The Southern Rising Summit 2024
In the session titled, “Acting Across Platforms: Nothing Farzi” at ABP Network’s The Southern Rising Summit 2024, Actor Raashii Khanna said, talking about her upcoming film Sabarmati Report, “In ‘Sabarmati Report,’ the film addresses the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Godhra train burning and subsequent riots. As a principle, I refrain from expressing personal opinions on political issues—that’s just who I am. This film is my current project, and while I believe actors have a social responsibility, I am not here to take sides. My focus is solely on presenting what was determined by the Supreme Court.”
“You may choose what you want, but your wants are chosen for you. I live by this quote. I do not want anything; I let life take its course because I never planned to be where I am today.” Actor Rashiii Khanna added.
Talking about how she took up acting as a career, she said, “I got a 91% and went to Lady Shri Ram College—I was the topper in school and at university. I actually wanted to be an IAS officer. Growing up in West Delhi, Paschim Vihar, I had it all planned out, but life had other plans, and somehow, I ended up as an actor. I even came to Mumbai with a friend and completely chickened out at my first audition. Let me tell you, being an actor is the most insecure job in the world. Luckily, I’ve been able to work in some great films—I did four in just one year! It’s totally doable, although super hectic.”
When asked about beauty standards on Instagram, she said, ‘When you are 12 or 13, it definitely impacts you as a girl. I wasn’t perfect at that age, but I had self-belief. Today, many women are intelligent—they know it’s photo-shopped, not real. My advice to women would be to return to Instagram at 21 or 25, not earlier, because that world is fake. I am disciplined in my own life. I work out every day, eat mindfully, and pay attention to what I consume, eating everything in moderation.’
The Southern Rising Summit 2024, hosted by ABP Network, India’s premier multi-language news platform, was conceptualized as a tribute to the exceptional growth, cultural opulence, and societal harmony exemplified by the southern states of India. In its second edition, this transformative summit convened on the theme “Coming of Age: Identity, Inspiration, Impact”, with the leading voices from politics, culture, and industry converging to celebrate South India’s remarkable journey and its influential role in driving economic growth and cultural innovation across the nation.
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