For Trishala Dutt, daughter of Bollywood legend Sanjay Duttthe appeal of the silver screen was never about the craft of acting, it was about the longing for connection. In a recent candid interview, Trishala opened up about her childhood thoughts about Bollywood and her ultimate decision to become a psychotherapist.
Trishala Dutt for joining Bollywood
Trishala Dutt said she once thought of entering Bollywood not because she loved acting, but to be closer to her father, Sanjay Dutt. Speaking on the Inside Thoughts Out Loud Podcast, she said: “I thought about it when I was younger. I didn’t think I wanted to be an actor because acting is my passion. I wanted to be closer to my dad.” In the end, he chose a different path and pursued a career as a therapist.
Trishala Dutt on choosing therapy over acting
Trishala recalled how Sanjay reacted when she talked to him about acting. She said, “He’s been through hell and back. And he said, ‘Is this your calling? Do you feel the pull?'” She added that he encouraged her to follow her passion instead of depending on her name.Trishala later moved away from acting and chose mental health as her field. She said, “I have internal struggles like everyone else. I became a therapist to let people know it’s okay to struggle.” That he wanted to be relatable and show that life is not perfect for anyone, including those in film families. She said conversations about mental health are still limited in the industry.
Trishala Dutt’s Childhood and Relationship with Sanjay Dutt
Born in 1988 to Sanjay Dutt and Richa Sharma, Trishala grew up in the United States after her maternal grandparents died in 1996. He has spoken about growing up away from his father and India. Thinking about it, she said, “It’s okay, I guess. I never lived with them to begin with… so I can’t really answer how it feels to live without them.”Trishala also praised him Deepika Padukone for speaking out about depression, calling her “so brave.” Speaking about her bond with her father, she said: “To be honest, I think it’s normal. He’s like any other father.” She added that being with Sanjay is like any daughter spending time with her father.
