Daijiworld Media Network – Kochi

Kochi, Dec 29: Actress Urvashi has spoken candidly about the challenges she faced after her first marriage, revealing how those years tested her resilience and ultimately shaped the person she is today.

In an intimate conversation with a newspaper daily, Urvashi recounted how stepping into her husband’s home felt like entering an entirely different world. “When I went to that house after my first marriage, it was not like the lifestyle of my own home. Everyone there was very forward-thinking. They would all sit together, drink, and eat. Mothers and children would drink together!” she said.

Initially shocked, she tried to adapt, but gradually, the effort began to take its toll. “By the time I realised that I was slowly becoming a different person, it was already too late. I had no one to express myself to,” she admitted.

The pressure to prove herself

Urvashi explained that she felt compelled to justify her choice of marriage to her family. “The decision I took was marriage, and I was very stubborn about proving to my family that it was the right decision,” she said.

Among those who truly understood her situation was Kala Chechi, who tried to guide her. “She tried to correct me and bring me back on track. But by then, I had already become someone else. I was slowly going deeper into a pit,” Urvashi confessed.

She also spoke openly about how alcohol became intertwined with her life. Recalling stories she heard when entering the film industry, she said, “People used to say that after heavy shoots, Sridevi madam would be given a drink to help her relax.” Over time, drinking escalated, especially during moments of disagreement or stress.

Health, struggle and recovery

Urvashi described the impact on her well-being: “Whenever there were differences of opinion, the drinking increased. Along with that, my health became worse.” She recalled losing sleep and appetite, and with both gone, her mental state suffered. “When both food and sleep are gone, the mental state changes,” she explained.

Eventually, friends and personal staff intervened to help her reclaim her life. “They stepped forward to forcefully pull me out of it,” she said. Reflecting on her upbringing, she acknowledged the cultural expectation that a woman must remain in her husband’s household, a mindset she followed for a long time before learning to assert herself.

Urvashi’s candid reflections reveal not only the personal struggles behind the public persona but also the journey of self-discovery and resilience that has shaped the woman she has become.