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Shehnaaz Gill says she doesn’t feel successful yet and aims to earn a name her future child can be proud of.
Shehnaaz Gill talks about success and growth. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Shehnaaz Gill is currently busy promoting her recently released film Ikk Kudi. The actress, who rose to fame with her stint in Bigg Boss 13, admitted that she doesn’t yet consider herself a success in the industry. She reflected on her trajectory in Bollywood stating that even a big-break film doesn’t automatically mean the journey is complete.
“I do not feel that I have ‘made it’ yet. I want to be the one who creates a name that even my child can be proud of,” Shehnaaz said during her appearance on Zoom Spotlight Sessions.
The actress explained that she is a firm believer in being grounded, learning from each day and growing with patience. To her, fame is ephemeral but real success takes a long time and cannot be done without patience.
“Abhi Naam Banana Hai,” Says Shehnaaz on Success
During a part of the interview, Shehnaaz revealed her heartfelt views about her career position. She expressed, “I’ve not done anything yet, let my film Ikk Kudi release and then we’ll see how far I’m at. I still have to work ahead, this success, fame, this is not enough… I have to make a name now.”
Comparing her success with Bollywood legends, the actress added, “I have not become Shah Rukh Khan to say that I am a successful person. SRK can say that ‘I am a successful person’. Salman Khan can say that I’m a successful person. I can’t say it. I will get judged for it because I haven’t reached anywhere.”
Her comments are a mixture of humility and self-awareness which implies that she is more focused on her personal development rather than settling.
Shehnaaz’s ‘Ikk Kudi’ Released in Theatres
Shehnaaz Gill’s Punjabi social drama Ikk Kudi released in theatres today, October 31. Not only this film marked her comeback as an actor, but also her debut as a producer, a totally new milestone in her career expansion.
Besides Shehnaaz, the film also features Nirmal Rishi, Harby Sangha and Udaybir Sandhu in key roles. The woman-centric story aims to expose the trials faced by the young woman as she deals with societal pressure and marriage expectations.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
October 31, 2025, 15:46 IST
