Turning 31 today, the actor looks at this birthday as an opportunity to retrospect
Sangeeta Yadav (HINDUSTAN TIMES; October 22, 2019)

Most actors in showbiz don’t feel comfortable talking about their age. But, when has actor Parineeti Chopra followed the herd? Turning 31, today, the Ishaqzaade (2012) actor says that with each passing year, she is getting wiser and is evolving as a person.

Busy shooting for her upcoming films — the official Hindi remake of The Girl on the Train (2016) and the biopic on badminton champion Saina Nehwal — besides dubbing for Frozen 2 with sister Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Parineeti talks about turning a year older, and how she plans to spend the day in Alibaug, Mumbai with family and friends. Excerpts:

How does it feel to be turning 31?
The older you grow, the wiser you become, and this birthday, I feel that I’ve evolved. Doing these two intense films, it has changed me as a person. This is the first time I’m taking my birthday seriously more than I’ve ever in the previous years.

So, has the idea of a birthday celebration changed now?
My birthday always used to be about parties or celebrations. But, this year, it’s about thinking about my life, who I am, what I want, what I’ve achieved, where do I see myself in the coming years, and what is important to me. After working back to back, I’m planning to take a break for a day or two and, thereafter, resume my shooting for Saina’s biopic.

Any special plans today?
Three people who are closest to me — my manager, my makeup artiste and the director of The Girl On The Train, Ribhu sir (Dasgupta) — have decided to throw a party for me in Alibaug. They’re renting a villa and calling all my friends to spend the day.

A lot of actors don’t feel comfortable sharing their real age. What is your take on this?
I find it to be the most ridiculous thing to do. It’s not something to be embarrassed about. It’s just the number of years you’ve spent on the earth. I don’t understand what’s there to hide! I laugh at this.

Is growing older in any way a concern for you?
Not at all. I’m proud of it. As actors, I understand we need to look young and fit all the time, but what has that to do with the age? We can look fit at any age.