Resilience and Growth in Life’s Journey | Ruhaanika Dhawan | TEDxATLAS University
This talk traces the inspiring journey of a child actress who began her career at age three with advertisements and TV shows like Ye Hai Mohabbatein, eventually working alongside stars like Amitabh Bachchan and gaining global recognition. She shares lessons from facing rejections and nepotism, emphasizing resilience, learning from failures, and staying motivated by the hunger to grow. Crediting her supportive family, she encourages acting on ideas no matter how small, showing how they can lead to unexpected success. The session concludes with the insight that life’s story thrives on overcoming hardships and turning challenges into opportunities. Ruhaanika Dhawan is an Indian television actress best known for her role as Ruhi Bhalla in the popular TV serial “Yeh Hai Mohabbatein” on Star Plus. Born on 25 September 2007 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she began her acting career at a very young age and quickly became a household name with her charming screen presence and natural acting skills.
She has also appeared in Bollywood films, including “Jai Ho” (2014) alongside Salman Khan and “Ghayal Once Again” (2016) opposite Sunny Deol, showcasing her versatility as a child actor.
Over the years, Ruhaanika has earned widespread recognition, including the Indian Telly Award for Most Popular Child Actress. Apart from acting, she is passionate about studies, dance, and enjoys an active social media presence, where she shares glimpses of her personal and professional life.
Ruhaanika continues to balance her education with her acting career and is admired for her talent, humility, and dedication at such a young age. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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