Life throws different challenges every day and they are supposed to help you discover who you really are. The one who accepts those challenges with a positive outlook stands out in the crowd. Nirmita Santanu Ghosh shares how she accepted these challenges and how it has helped her grow.
I am a housewife and mother of two. I have an 11-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. I work as a librarian and a teacher-aid. I love working with special aid children. It is something very close to my heart. I enjoy being in their company and spending time with them.
I also organise and choreograph drama and dance shows for children and elders. I am running a business for creative fields through which we provide props and sets for plays, musical or dance shows and events.
I was approached with this idea. I always love to try new things. I was a part of a theatrical drama recently and have been doing dance shows from a long time. So I thought that it would be a good experience to try something new and interesting.
There’s isn’t much to prepare for. I just need to present my true self. The only bit of preparation that I am doing is shopping for new and good dresses and jewellery. And I am loving it!
The contest has five rounds: talent round, traditional wear round, beachwear round, evening gown round and then a final interview. We will be preparing for those rounds on the day of the event itself.
No, this is my first experience in modelling. Although I have been part of creative professions such as dancing and acting, this is a first, and I am quite excited about it.
I have always tried to promote Indian and Bengali culture through various cultural activities. Currently, I have 3–4 cultural events lined up. I have always tried to stay connected with my roots and have been working towards making our new generation too, know and understand their culture, language and traditions.
I have a master’s degree in commerce, but I chose a profession that is close to my heart, which is being with children. That is why I started working as a teacher aid for children with special needs. If I can do something for our younger generation, I am on for it.
I think this is what makes me different from others. I have to balance everything at the same time, my family, job, hobbies and passion, and I have been successful in doing that so far. And I hope to maintain the same balance in future as well.
This contest is definitely going to be a completely different experience from what I have done till now. I am thrilled about the contest and then what comes my way next. I have never learnt to quit so I am sure that I will definitely be doing something new, challenging and exciting after this contest.