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Dia Mirza: “I don’t believe in giving up”

Dia Mirza has not been seen on the big screen for some time now, but she certainly has been busy.  The actress, who is an ambassador for the charity Save the Children, recently spoke about her inspirations.

According to Hindustan Times, she spoke about her life, her inspirations, and support from her mother in her career.”I don’t give in and I don’t believe in giving up. This comes naturally to me, I know no other way,” stated Mirza. She credited her mum and commented that she is a “strength, fortitude and resilience to bring a change.” She continued, “I’m who I’m, because of her. She brought me up to be very independent and wanted me to be able to do things on my own, right from my formative years. I have seen her pick herself up through challenges, fights and make things happen.”

Mirza also commented on her life, “Coming from a non-film background, I didn’t know much about films, there were different people trying to push me in various directions. So being out in the world, navigating it, based on my values made me more formidable. I can say, life gave me an opportunity to define who I’m today. To be able to hold my own and carve out my space based on my passion, and make choices then define me today.”

She spoke about the causes that are close to her heart, “Children are my favourite people, because they inspire me with their optimism and spirit. They symbolise purity and hope. Every child must have a childhood they deserve. But unfortunately, millions of children are deprived childhood and their dreams crushed under the burden of poverty. I am doing my bit through my association with Save the Children and their campaign called Every Last Child”.

She adds, “Every person has the ability to influence change. I am grateful that my voice counts, and I am able to influence change. But more than that, there is a certain amount of activism that is engrained in me. I cannot ignore the challenges that the country and world is facing. I believe in active citizenship.So, my message to all women out there, be your own person, make your own choices, never be afraid to stand up for what you believe in.”

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