Mumbai: Singer Sona Mohapatra recently shared her thoughts on the changes she has seen in Aishwarya Rai after she rose to fame, especially in the context of how the actress started losing her intelligence after becoming a public personality. Speaking candidly on the Love Lingo podcast hosted by Arsala Qureshi and Jas Sagu, Sona recalled her first meeting with Aishwarya, which happened when both were young and in the early stages of their careers.
Sona shared how she first met Aishwarya when she was studying architecture and preparing for the National Institute of Design (NID) entrance exam. Sona presented a vivid image of the actress who was not only incredibly beautiful but also highly intelligent. He described Aishwarya as someone who topped her education and spoke eloquently, reflecting the ideal of beauty with brains. Sona said, “She was very beautiful, she was very smart, very well spoken, above all, she became who she was.”
However, Sona noticed a change in Aishwarya’s public persona after she was crowned Miss World and became a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. The singer observed that in interviews, Aishwarya appeared to adopt a more playful and less serious attitude, often laughing in a way that seemed at odds with the intelligent woman whom Sona had first met. Reflecting on the possible reasons behind this change, Sona speculates, “There was a time when I remember seeing her in interviews and saying, ‘This is not the Aishwarya I saw.’ Because she must be very cheerful, maybe diplomatic, but somehow she must be cheerful and cheerful. But I kept thinking, ‘She is a very intelligent woman.’ Is.’
Sona attributed this change to the pressures and expectations of the entertainment industry, suggesting that it may have forced Aishwarya to downplay her intelligence to fit into the industry’s image of femininity and attractiveness. She thought, “The industry he’s in probably forces him not to be too smart, I could be wrong. She calmed down.”
Apart from discussing Aishwarya, Sona also touched on the concept of helplessness as a tool to navigate India’s complex social and business systems. When Sona was asked about the social media post that said people should “know when to act stupid”, Sona expressed her confusion but also shared her belief that sometimes a little Taking a helpless stance can actually be beneficial. She explained how maintaining independence and staying true to herself was important to her, emphasizing that she worked tirelessly, often 18 hours a day, to avoid being controlled by anyone. Still, he acknowledged that a certain level of helplessness can sometimes help individuals deal with challenges in India’s system.
Sona’s candid thoughts on Aishwarya Rai and her thoughts on helplessness offer an insightful glimpse into the dynamics of fame, the pressures of the entertainment industry and the complex realities of India’s social structures.
