Krushal Ahuja on why difficult days are allowed
Krushal Ahuja opens up about hiding struggles behind a smile, filtering criticism at work, and taking a break before burnout wins.
Krushal Ahuja is known to television viewers for Rishton Ka Manjha, Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay, Jhanak and Binddii. Off screen, he is making a case for something that gets far less airtime: taking your own mental health seriously.
Let the not-okay moments breathe
Krushal points out that a lot of people use a smile as a shield — they don’t want to be seen as weak, so they keep pushing. He argues that accepting what you feel beats pretending everything is fine. Everyone walks through rough patches, he says, and there is nothing wrong with admitting when you are not okay.
Not every opinion should rent space in your head
For an actor, public judgment is rarely optional. Krushal’s rule is simple but useful for anyone with a comments section: you can’t make everyone happy, and you can’t control what people think. The skill is separating constructive feedback that helps you grow from unnecessary negativity that only drains your confidence and peace.
Burnout sends quiet warnings
Long shoot days can quietly turn into burnout. Krushal says people often keep moving without noticing how tired they have become. The signs he flags are worth watching:
- Feeling exhausted so often that it stops being a one-off.
- Losing interest in things that usually make you happy.
- Treating a break as guilt instead of recovery.
His advice is to listen to both mind and body. If the exhaustion is constant or the joy has left your normal routines, step back. “Taking a break does not mean you are giving up,” he says. Sometimes rest is how you come back with a clear head.
Expectations are not a to-do list to finish
Work, family, fans and the person in the mirror all bring expectations. Krushal believes in giving your best and learning from mistakes, but says you cannot keep meeting everyone’s expectations every time. You are allowed to have hard days; you don’t have to prove yourself in every single moment.
Difficult phases don’t last forever
Krushal’s final lesson comes from his own experience: a bad phase often tricks you into thinking it is permanent. Patience and perspective help here. Remind yourself that things can change, give yourself time, and don’t punish yourself when life doesn’t follow your plan.
For the fans who follow him on screen, it is a grounding reminder that the actor behind the character is handling real pressures too.
Source: IWMBuzz
