Every person on this earth has their own set of struggles. It’s unfair to make quick judgments based on a person’s status, power, or fame. Most of us assume that celebrities lead lives free from problems and are always happy. Well, that’s not the reality. Celebrities are subjected to daily scrutiny, which robs them of their privacy and personal lives. They are put on a pedestal and watched with a pair of eyes that expects them to never have hardships or make mistakes. If you’re in the entertainment industry, fame comes your way, and it’s something you cannot escape, but it’s not all good. There are two sides to that coin, and today, we are here to tell you about one such celebrity who faced her share of hardships and struggles. We are talking about the Indian actress and model Mahima Chaudhry.
The former model and actress Mahima Chaudhry were quite popular back in the 90s. She did several modeling assignments and appeared in television commercials until she secured her big break. In 1997, Mahima Chaudhry made her acting debut in the film Pardes and was accepted and loved by critics and fans alike. The movie starred Shah Rukh Khan and was a superhit. She even won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her role in the film.
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The actress went on to star in several films like Dil Hai Tumhaara, Baghbhan, Dil Kya Kare, Khiladi 420, and much more. The 47-year-old actress has worked in over 45 Hindi movies and has garnered the love of both fans and critics. Recently, Mahima opened up about her past struggles in a troubled marriage. She was married to Bobby Mukherjee for about seven years. They tied the knot in 2006 and got a divorce in 2013. They have a daughter named Aryana Chaudhry.
The actress did not reveal details of her troubled marriage back then. However, during a recent interview, she spoke about how unhappy she was when she was married to Bobby. Mahima said that she refrained from sharing details of her marital troubles with her friends and family and preferred to deal with it on her own. The actress also revealed that she had two miscarriages while she was married to Bobby, and it was all probably because she was not happy in that space. The Pardes actress also shared that she was very comfortable in her mother’s house. She stated that she would drop off her daughter Aryana at her mother’s house every time she had to do a show or an event and would end up staying back there for a couple of days or more.
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During the interview, Mahima revealed that she had gone through a horrendous accident while shooting for the 1999 film Dil Kya Kare. She shared the big screen with co-stars Ajay Devgn and Kajol. They were also the film producers, and Mahima stated how they protected her and kept the news from others in the industry. She was hit by a truck, and the accident was so severe that pieces of glass came at her like bullets. The actress said that Ajay and Kajol ensured that the news of her accident was kept private, or it would have had a devastating effect on her career.
Being a celebrity does not save you from the perils of real life. You might even be susceptible to more extensive scrutiny and damage when you’re in the limelight because you cannot keep your life private. Mahima Chaudhry sharing her story with us surely gave us a lot to think about. We would love to know your thoughts; share them with us in the comments below!
