Life is the most valuable thing, so enjoy it.
Life is the most valuable thing, so enjoy it.
Eshika Dey is an actor and model in Mumbai.
Speaking about her journey, Eshika says that from the age of three , she wanted to become an actress as her mother was also an actress as well as a dancer. After finishing twelfth grade, she revealed to her family her choice to pursue acting as a career. She belongs to Howrah, West Bengal. She claims that her parents worked very hard to make her happy because she comes from a lower-middle-class background. She says that her path in the film industry has also been difficult, as she has faced several difficulties over the last eleven years.
Recalling her childhood, Eshika says that childhood plays an important role in the whole journey of an individual. She always had the support of her parents to fulfil her dreams. She was showered with attention from family members, and her grandmother's home was close by, so she truly loved her upbringing. She was an understanding child, not a demanding one, as she understood the financial condition of the family.
When asked about challenges, Eshika says that there are two types of challenges, such as challenges with herself and with the surroundings. When she came to Mumbai alone to make her career, she didn’t have a place to sleep for twenty days, which was one of the biggest challenges she faced. She struggled a lot for four years in Mumbai as she used to stay in a chaw). In terms of internal hurdles, she says she only spoke Bangla, and it took her six years to learn English and Hindi. Besides, she faced many rejections in her field.
Admitting her mistakes, Eshika says that she made the error of not dealing with others correctly as a celebrity and has learned to deal with the thoughts and people that come with recognition. She has also learned to handle her emotions and to be open to seeing the other side of the world.
Sharing her achievements, Eshika says that working in the web series, Sacred Games, is her biggest accomplishment. She is also doing lead roles in Hindi feature films and Bengali films.
Eshika’s role model is Irrfan Khan, as he created his own journey and path. She has always admired Shahrukh Khan, who rose to the top and managed his popularity smartly.
To beat stress, Eshika likes to go for a walk, cry out, talk to her best friend, and write a diary. She also prefers to listen to music and go on trips.
Eshika’s life mantra is "Do what you want and have fun with." She also emphasises the importance of maintaining one's health, claiming that without it, everything is meaningless.