‘Remembering My Father Was Not Easy' – Anita Hassanandani Opens Up About Difficult Childhood
Famous television actress Anita Hassanandani recently opened up about losing her father at a young age and how it impacted her life in a raw, emotional interview. The ‘Naagin' star, who is usually private about her personal life, got candid about overcoming the struggles of her childhood after her alcoholic father passed away.
Speaking to a leading entertainment portal, Anita said recalling her father brought up mixed emotions. She tearfully acknowledged that while she was angry with him for his addiction issues, she now understands he was battling his own demons. The actress said she wishes she could go back in time to apologize for not comprehending his struggles when she was younger.
Anita revealed that her father's untimely death from alcoholism left her mother alone to fend for themselves when she was just 15 years old. Coming to terms with the loss at such a formative age was difficult. However, she maintained a positive outlook, quoting “When one door closes, another opens.”
To support her family financially, the ambitious teenager took up her first job as a receptionist in veteran actor Manoj Kumar's son's office. This initial work experience paved the way for her successful career in the modeling and entertainment industries. Anita is grateful to have received guidance during those vulnerable years.
Today, as a well-established celebrity and loving mother, Anita has found closure. While she still profoundly misses her father, she has learned to understand his alcohol dependence wasn't a personal choice but an illness. Her emotional reflections serve as an inspirational tale of resilience, emphasizing that with perseverance and optimism, even life's biggest challenges can be overcome.
