Triptii Dimri's meteoric rise to fame is a testament to her determination and talent. Her breakout role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's controversial film Animal further solidified her position in the industry. Now, Dimri is gearing up for her second release of the year, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, alongside Rajkummar Rao. She also has several other highly anticipated projects in the pipeline, including Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Dhadak 2. While Dimri's journey to success has been impressive, it was not always easy. Challenges marked Dimri's early days in the industry as she struggled with understanding industry terms and concepts, and her self-doubt often threatened to derail her aspirations. “I didn’t know the meaning of DOP (director of photography) or what a POV (point-of-view) shot was. I didn’t perform well in it because I didn’t know the ‘a’ of acting,” she admitted. Nonetheless, working with the Deols helped ease her parents’ concerns. It was during this time that she decided to give acting a real chance," she said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India. While shooting Laila Majnu, Dimri said she didn't know much about acting, “Even then, I didn’t know acting. I would sit in workshops with my director, Sajid Ali, and (co-star) Avinash Tiwary, and they would have discussions on acting, backstory, and characterisations. I would just sit there, blank-faced, not knowing anything. I would go home and cry thinking, ‘Am I doing the right thing?’ because I didn’t understand what they were saying or their language.” “But I was too scared. When you’re there and not getting anything, you feel like you are a fool, right? I would feel like a fool every single day,” she added. This journey of navigating self-doubt and a steep learning curve, however, is not uncommon. Counseling psychologist Priyamvada Tendulkar notes that feelings of inadequacy during the learning process are normal and valid. She emphasises that nobody is born great at their craft. “The problem with feeling inadequate is the berating and self-judgment we do for even having the original problem,” Tendulkar says. She encourages self-compassion and reminds individuals that the learning curve is a universal struggle. Tendulkar also highlights the importance of seeking mentorship and emotional support, which Dimri received from her mentor Sajid Ali. “We’re all little kids inside and need somebody to hold our hand, reassure us, and teach us patiently,” Tendulkar explains, noting how this emotional support can supercharge the learning process. However, Tendulkar cautions against indulgence in self-sympathy. While it’s important to recognise and validate the struggle, it’s equally important to push through it. “This is your only chance in real life to learn skills like discipline, discomfort tolerance, and resilience,” she says, encouraging individuals to focus on personal growth rather than external validation.
