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Sonakshi Sinha reveals how painting helped her through life’s low phases, and why her husband – Zaheer Iqbal – now encourages her to reconnect with that side again.
Sonakshi Sinha found solace in painting during tough times.
In a world that constantly celebrates productivity, Sonakshi Sinha found her quiet escape in something beautifully simple – painting. Long before social media trends began romanticising “art therapy” or “creative healing,” the actor had already discovered her way of silencing the noise. For Sonakshi, a blank canvas wasn’t just a space to create. It was a space to feel.
Over the years, she has often spoken about her love for art, but in a recent conversation with Ranveer Allahabadia, she offered a deeply personal glimpse into how it shaped her emotional world.
“When I used to get sad, I used to paint. My mind used to completely calm down. I used to disappear into a different world,” Sonakshi Sinha shared. Painting, for her, was more than a hobby. It was a meditative process, a form of self-soothing that allowed her to express what words couldn’t.
Art therapists often describe creative expression as one of the most effective ways to process complex emotions. For Sonakshi, it offered both comfort and clarity during difficult phases – a way of grounding herself when everything else felt uncertain.
Interestingly, Sonakshi also revealed that she hasn’t painted in nearly eight years. “I stopped painting the day I met my husband,” she said, adding that Zaheer Iqbal has always encouraged her to reconnect with that part of herself. “He keeps telling me, ‘I hope you don’t have to be sad to paint again, but you really need to start again because you are very good at it.’”
The Healing Power Of Art
Art, in its quiet yet profound way, has long been seen as one of the most powerful forms of therapy. Whether through colour, movement, or texture, it allows emotions to take shape when words fall short. The act of painting by layering brushstrokes, mixing shades, and creating something from silence can calm the nervous system and bring clarity to a restless mind.
Psychologists often call it ‘creative catharsis,’ a release that transforms pain into something beautiful and reflective. For someone like Sonakshi, whose world is often defined by lights and noise, painting offered stillness – a meditative space where she could process emotions, find balance, and reconnect with herself beyond the screen.
Delhi, India, India
November 02, 2025, 19:00 IST
