Ten years in showbiz is reason enough to raise a toast, but for Trina Saha the milestone sparks self-reflection. Celebrating with friends and well-wishers, the actress looked back at her career and the person she has now become. In a chat with CT, she talks about her decade-long journey, dreams she hopes to pursue, and more.
Shaped by dreams, lessons, relationships and challenges, today Trina is comfortable in her own company, more open to taking chances and clearer about what she wants.
I think that’s my biggest achievement -Trina Saha With 10 years in the industry, when you look back at the girl who started out, what has changed the most in you now? I can fall, feel lost, make mistakes, learn and still find my way back. I’ve learnt that I’m much stronger than I ever gave myself credit for.
Most importantly, I hope my future self says, “Thank you for not giving up on yourself. The biggest change has been how I view life. The girl who started out was full of dreams, excitement and expectations, believing everything would unfold as imagined. I’m still ambitious, but more grounded and emotionally aware. These ten years have taught me that while the industry is beautiful, it comes with challenges. Talent matters, but so does patience, consistency and reinvention. You seem to have entered a phase where you are consciously doing things on your own termsIs this a new-found sense of freedom? I wouldn’t call it newfound freedom, but self-awareness. I always wanted to explore, experience things and make independent decisions, but life moved at its own pace. Travelling solo has taught me to enjoy my own company, navigate unfamiliar situations and create memories myself, without depending on anyone. The last few months have seen much speculation about your personal life. How do you deal with public curiosity about something as private as your marriage? I understand public personalities naturally attract curiosity about their personal lives, but there is a difference between public interest and personal boundaries. Marriage and relationships involve two people, their emotions and circumstances – things outsiders may never fully understand. I wouldn’t reduce something so personal to a headline or speculation. I’m happy to share my professional journey and life lessons, but some matters deserve privacy, dignity and time. Do you believe two people can love each other and still grow in different directions? I believe love and compatibility are different. Two people can love and care for each other, yet life, circumstances, expectations or personal growth may take them in different directions. Difficulties don’t mean the love wasn’t real; sometimes, people are still figuring themselves out while trying to understand each other. Ten years from now, what do you want to be able to say about the choices you made? I hope to look back and know that I didn’t stop living out of fear of uncertainty. I hope I remained kind, protected my self-respect and didn’t let difficult experiences change me. Professionally, I hope to have explored more work opportunities; personally, I hope to have travelled more and built a good life. Buying your own car and travelling solo may seem like everyday milestones, but do they carry a deeper meaning for you? Absolutely. The smallest milestones can evoke the strongest emotions. Buying my own car made me proud of how far I’d come and the fact that I could gift myself something I had worked towards. Travelling independently has given me the confidence to make decisions, take responsibility and manage things on my own. As women, we often celebrate big milestones but overlook small victories. These moments reaffirm that I’m capable & independent. Every relationship teaches us something. Love needs respect, understanding and mutual growth, even when paths diverge with maturity. I’ve learnt not everyone is meant to stay You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.
Today, I make space for those experiences.
