Bhagyashri Borse is basking in the success of ‘Lenin,’ where she plays the character of Bharati opposite Akhil Akkineni. The film has helped her gain widespread recognition, but the actress has now shared the emotional struggles she faced before entering the industry. Speaking during the Honest Town Hall interaction with college students, Bhagyashri Borse looked back at the difficult days when her family strongly opposed her decision to become an actor. Her candid revelations, especially about her mother’s reaction, have now caught the attention of fans across social media.
When Bhagyashri Borse’s mom blocked ‘Lenin’ actress on WhatsApp
During the interaction, Bhagyashri Borse recalled how every member of her family initially rejected her dream of acting. “I called my mom. She said no. I called my dad. He said Mom is saying no. I called my sister. I thought at least she would support me. She said they are saying no. Everyone said no.” She explained that her parents’ fears came from a place of concern rather than opposition. “You will only understand when you become a parent. That fear is there, and you can’t help it. They feel my baby is going out there in the world. The world is so huge. There will be devils, there will be evil people.” Despite the resistance, she was determined to chase her dream, saying she never wanted to live with regrets. Recalling the toughest phase, Bhagyashri Borse said, “My mom blocked me on WhatsApp. For six months, she didn’t talk to me. I might be smiling and saying it right now, but it was a very difficult time.” She added that throughout those months, she held on to one belief: “I had only one thing in my head. She will be proud of me.”
Actress says she wanted to make her parents proud
Bhagyashri Borse revealed that her biggest motivation was to earn the respect and pride of her parents through her work. “People should not go and ask my parents, ‘ What is your daughter doing. They should say, ‘ What did your daughter do? Wow. That’s what I wanted my parents to feel. I wanted them to feel proud. And that’s been my effort,” she said. The actress said she wanted to carve her own path because she believed everyone should have the courage to chase their dreams instead of asking “what if” later in life. With Lenin’s arrival as a box-office hit today, many fans feel that her perseverance has paid off.
Bhagyashri Borse shares lesson on financial independence
The actress also spoke about the importance of financial independence, narrating an incident from her childhood that changed her thinking. She remembered her wish for a pair of slippers worth Rs 200 while shopping at Mumbai’s Linking Road, but her father did not buy them. Looking back, she said the moment taught her two valuable lessons: always bargain and never depend on anyone else for money. Bhagyashri Borse encouraged young women to build their own financial security, saying every woman should have a house and a bank account in her own name. She also said that when she got her first big paycheck, the first people she wanted to spend it on were her parents, adding that bringing happiness to them has always remained her biggest priority.
