In 1993, Deepshikha Nagpal started working in television. Deepshikha Nagpal quickly rose to fame in Bollywood films as well as on television. The actress also appeared in the movie “Karan Arjun” and “Baadshah” starring Shah Rukh Khan. The movie ‘Koyla’ directed by Rakesh Roshan was the one that brought Deepshikha to prominence for the first time.
Deepshikha’s life beyond films
Deepshikha Nagpal rose to prominence in the industry soon. Although she was able to win over millions of hearts, she struggled with a great deal of grief in her personal life and was frequently featured in the media more for her personal life than her professional accomplishments. Not many people are aware that Deepshikha Nagpal married at the age of 20. After 10 years of marriage, Deepshika and Jeet Upendra, who she had two children with, got divorced. She wed Indore-based actor Keshav Arora in January 2012; the two had worked together on her feature debut, “Yeh Dooriyan.” 2016 saw the couple’s divorce following four years of marriage. The 46-year-old actress is currently raising her two children, Vedhika and Vivaan, alone as a single mother.
Deeshikha’s current life
Deepshiha Nagpal underwent a surgery last year for cysts in her stomach. She admitted that putting up with all health concerns was difficult for her. “This time, when I was sick, I cried and cried and cried. I asked my doctor if it was post-surgery depression as I had started behaving like a child, fussing about small things. I ran home and cried in front of my children that I can’t do it alone,” theRanju Ki Betiyaan actor shares, adding that as a single mother, she missed the “warmth of a partner”. “When you are sick and at home, you need that warmth. I missed it this time. I wish somebody was there. I am tired of handling everything alone. Yes, I am a strong woman, but I will not deny that I miss a partner in my life at times,” she shares.
“I am Open to love” says Deepshikha
Deepshikha Nagpal has been divorced twice, yet she hasn’t grown weary of love. She’s willing to give meeting her Mr. Right a chance and make a fresh start in life.
She says, “When a relationship ends, it leaves you shattered but that doesn’t mean I don’t believe in love anymore. Love remains the most beautiful emotion and experience. Life’s a journey and the lessons from my past relationships have helped me break patterns of emotional dependence. So, I don’t blame anyone. I respect all my relationships because I was happy with them at some point and wish them happiness.”
She advises against making quick decisions when it comes to love. She says, “Never get involved with anybody on the rebound or for the wrong reason. Earlier, I was under the impression that I needed a partner to complete me and would find someone as incomplete as me (laughs). I have realised that nobody can complete me. I feel complete in myself. I love myself, and I am my top priority. Pehle aisa lagta tha baad mein sab theek ho jaayega ya bachhe ho jaayenge tab sab theek ho jaag but that’s not how it works. A relationship has to be fine right from the word go. The biggest lesson I have learnt is that I am not dependent on anybody financially or emotionally. I can’t lose my identity in a relationship.”
By: Gursharan Kaur