Why Actors Secretly Struggle With Mental Health !? | Shrisha | FF24

In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down Shrisha who is a rising actor and model in the South Indian film industry, known for her work in films and high-profile brand campaigns. On this episode of Figuring Fashion, she shares the real side of modelling & acting — beyond the glamour. 🎬🎙️ What You’ll Discover in This Episode:🎭 Modelling & Acting as an Offbeat Career • How Shrisha accidentally entered modelling and built her space in the industry👗 Fashion Industry Reality Check • Why designer outfits don’t fit all body types • The irony between runway fashion and real customers⚖️ Modelling vs Acting • Key differences between both industries • Why actors often feel insecure — and how to deal with it🧠 Detachment in Creative Careers • Why emotional detachment is crucial for actors & models • Protecting your mental health in a high-pressure industry💔 Body Image & Industry Pressure • Real experiences with body comments (including insights from actors like Gowri Kishan) • Unrealistic beauty standards in the industry🎬 Learning from Legends • Insights from Sridevi’s acting approach • Method acting vs switch-on/switch-off acting🚫 Handling Rejection in Acting • What rejection really looks like in cinema • Advice that helped Shrisha stay grounded💼 Independence & Career Growth • Building a career without depending on external validation🎥 Preparing for Roles • Behind-the-scenes of her projects like Suzhal 2 & Irai🧠 Therapy & Mental Health in Cinema • Why therapy and strong friendships matter in creative industries🏏 Working with Mahendra Singh Dhoni • Her experience working with one of India’s biggest icons • What she learned from his personality on set🎭 Typecasting in the Film Industry • Why actors get stuck in certain roles • How to break out and reinvent yourself🌍 Industry Bias & Preferences • Why certain looks and backgrounds are preferred • Challenges faced by South Indian actors & models🎯 Who Should Watch This:• Aspiring actors & models• Anyone trying to break into the film or fashion industry• Creatives struggling with rejection, insecurity, or self-doubt• People curious about the real behind-the-scenes of cinema & modelling✨ This episode gives you a ground-level view of the entertainment industry — from rejection and pressure to growth and self-awareness. If you’re serious about building a career in acting or modelling, this is a must-watch. Timecodes  (00:00) Intro (02:46) Shrisha's Journey & Problems Models Face(08:13) Designer Outfit's Wont Fit All Models !(11:15) Why Actors are Insecure ! (16:29) Modelling vs Acting - Which is easier route ?(17:43) Actors' Mental Health Problems(23:48) Bodyweight Comments !(25:54) What Men Go Through & Male Actors' Demands !(31:22) Learnings from her Aunt - Actress Sridevi(34:35) Handling Rejections as an Actor(39:27) Janhvi's Struggle & being independent (42:26) Challenges in being Versatile Actor(50:44) Why Everyone Needs Therapy !(54:09) Working with Thala Dhoni (57:36) Why actors are Typecasted(59:35) Question from Previous Guest(01:01:15) Bloopers 😛(01:36:28) End of Podcast