Just lately, an interviewer requested actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas which Bollywood actor she thought might be the subsequent celebrity within the business. To which the Desi Lady replied: “I really like Alaya Furniturewala; I think she has a unique perspective. She is not trying to be like everyone else.” Naturally, when Alaya F first noticed the interview, she was overwhelmed with emotion. “My hands were shaking while I was watching that interview… It was a surreal moment,” says the Freddy (2022) actor, including, “Priyanka has always been my favourite. I love how she carries herself in interviews, I love her performances, her choices and how she has been representing our country so beautifully. There is no better feeling than having someone I have always admired say such an incredible thing about me. It was my happiest moment.”
However, doesn’t that create stress to be the very best and never disappoint those that have such excessive hopes from her? The Jawaani Jaaneman (2020) actor agrees, however prefers to see it in a optimistic mild. “I’m someone who has high expectations from myself as well. So knowing that there are people I admire who have that same expectation just motivates and pushes me so much to do and be my best.”
Alaya has a number of initiatives lined up, together with Bade Miya Chote Miya, U-Flip and Sri and is having the very best time. She says she loves every little thing about this business and loves being part of it. “The pressure is also fun, the highs are very fun. The lows also teach you so much if you are willing to learn from it. I really enjoy being a part of this world.”
Whereas she has made headlines for gossip, link-up rumours and extra, she believes that that is her “time to hustle”. “Even if it’s stupid speculation, stories, or whatever, at the end of the day, it’s still visibility. I understand that it’s not ideal, but if you want to look at the silver lining of everything, now is the time for me to be all out there. If people are speculating about my dating life, that’s already a good sign because it means that people care. So I feel like right now I’m looking at everything in a positive light. This is the time for me to work a little extra hard and set the foundation for what will then be the rest of my life”