Actress Kushum Shikder has explained why she prefers to keep her personal relationships away from public attention, saying she wants to protect the people close to her from unnecessary scrutiny.
During a recent television programme, Kushum also addressed recurring questions about her marriage. She said she was happy, independent and comfortable with the way she was living.
“I am happy and independent. I have always said that. To those who repeatedly ask when I will treat them to a wedding celebration, I would say: look at my age. You have actually missed out on quite a few things that you need to find out through research. That is your responsibility,” she said.
The actress explained that she deliberately keeps her professional and personal lives separate. Although she is a familiar face in the entertainment industry, many of the people closest to her are successful in their own fields and prefer to stay away from public attention.
Kushum said she does not want discussions about her private life to draw unwanted attention to those people. That, she explained, is why she avoids sharing too many details about her relationships and personal circumstances.
She also offered a glimpse into the importance of her closest relationships, saying that among the men who have played significant roles in her life, including her father, the most important person is also the one she loves and feels closest to.
Kushum further spoke about how she avoids negative people and situations. She said she has learnt to recognise individuals who could cause her mental stress and prefers to maintain distance from them.
Even when meeting someone new, she takes time to understand whether that person might bring unnecessary pressure into her life. She also avoids gatherings and events where she expects to face intrusive questions.
“If I do not give someone the opportunity to get close to me, how will they reach me? This is how I have to protect myself,” she said.
Kushum has generally maintained a low profile outside her professional work. Her latest remarks offer a clearer explanation of why she chooses to keep her private relationships out of the public eye.
