WORLD BELONGS TO HARD WORK

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. Natural beauty comes out if only one listens and attends to the needs of the body, mind and spirit in a balanced manner. Outer beauty turns the head but inner beauty turns the heart.

Describe yourself for us.
My name is Priyanka Munjal and I am both a professional actor as well as a model. My home town is Muzaffar Nagar in Uttar Pradesh and I have done post-graduation.

Why did you choose modelling as a profession?
I had been active on stage since my school time and participated in many shows while in college. The glitz and glamour associated with actors and models always inspired me to join the fashion industry. Started with corporate print ad shoots for many brands and slowly I became the face of TVC, digital ads along with print ads. Meanwhile, I was also given the chance to walk as a showstopper for many famous designers on the ramp.

What challenges did you face in this industry?
Every person faces different challenges in this industry. I also faced many problems when I started such as favouritism, discouragement by fellow models, politics and the biggest problem was me being a small-town girl. People judged me for that but I never lost my confidence and worked hard. This made me reach the zenith of success.

We would like to know about your achievements.
I was crowned the Ms Diva 2013 and played a lead in a TV serial for DD National. I also produced a song for TSeries and got a chance to feature in many songs and leading magazines such as Grihshobha, etc. I have also been the brand face for many corporate houses which made my parents proud. Now people recognise me for my work which fills me with immense happiness.

Where do you see yourself after five years from now?
I wish to see myself as a successful person in both reel life as well as real life. I try to follow the lines of Robert Frost’s poem:
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.”