Rubina Dilaik recently opened up about the difficult experiences she faced during the early years of her television career. In an interview with SCREEN, the actress spoke about dealing with criticism over her looks and how those comments affected her confidence for a long time.
Known for shows like Chotti Bahu and for winning Bigg Boss 14, Rubina Dilaik shared that she struggled to feel confident about her appearance when she first entered the entertainment industry.
Talking about those years, the actress said, “I never had that confidence in my looks,” and explained that accepting herself was not easy. She revealed that people often commented on her appearance and body weight during the beginning of her career.
Rubina said that because she had baby fat at the time, many people made fun of her looks. Recalling those comments, she shared, “People used to call me Himachali seb. They would comment on my baby fat, baby chin.”
The actress also remembered one particular incident that deeply affected her confidence. According to Rubina, a director once told her that she did not look suitable for positive lead roles. Sharing the exact remark, she said, “One of the directors once told me, ‘Your face is so negative, you should do negative roles. I don’t think anybody will cast you in a positive role or as a protagonist.’”
At that point in her life, Rubina was also wearing braces, which added to her insecurities. She admitted that such comments made her question herself and her abilities. Speaking about that phase, she said, “I thought maybe I was not enough. There were a lot of maybes.”
Over time, however, Rubina Dilaik said she slowly learned to accept herself and understand that her individuality was actually her strength. The actress explained that this journey became even more meaningful after becoming a mother to twin daughters, Edhaa and Jeeva.
Reflecting on self acceptance, Rubina said she eventually realised that trying to look like everyone else would mean losing her own identity. Speaking about this change in mindset, she shared, “If I cannot acknowledge that, I will not be able to give that to my daughters. It took a great deal to overcome that.”
On the professional front, Rubina Dilaik is expected to return for Season 15 of Khatron Ke Khiladi along with Jasmin Bhasin. She also mentioned that both of them currently share a cordial relationship.