‘Inke paas itna paisa hai yeh toh designer kapdon ka pocha banate honge’: When Anushka Sharma confessed to still being ‘middle class’ in her head

Her recollection of her mother repurposing old T-shirts into floor cloths is more than just a funny anecdote—it’s a gentle, grounded reminder of where she comes from and how she still thinks. “I am very middle class still in my head,” Anushka added.

This exchange shows how some public figures retain their inner compass despite the trappings of fame.

According to Arouba Kabir, emotional and mental health professional and Founder of Enso Wellness, such humility isn’t accidental—it has deep psychological roots. “Staying grounded isn’t just a conscious decision; it’s linked to our self-image, emotional safety, and identity,” she explains. “When someone achieves fame but fails to stay humble, cognitive dissonance can emerge—the discomfort of living with contradictions between who they are and how they behave.”

She further adds that humility helps safeguard emotional well-being. “Staying grounded prevents ego inflation and builds resilience. It fosters stronger, more meaningful relationships, because not everyone will rise with you—if you disconnect, you risk isolation.” From a cultural perspective, too, being humble remains a respected virtue. “Those who act arrogantly often find themselves alienated,” Kabir notes.

For celebrities like Anushka Sharma, such balance seems to come naturally. She reminds us that success doesn’t have to strip us of our roots. Staying connected to them might just be the secret to not losing ourselves along the way.