Ridhi Dogra on embracing loneliness: You become dangerous
Mumbai, May 20
Actress Ridhi Dogra has penned a profound note on solitude, emotional independence and went on to speak about finding comfort in being alone.
Ridhi shared a slew of pictures of herself from a cafe. In the images, the actress looked every inch stunning dressed in a maroon mul cotton saree.
She wrote: "They say when you're not afraid to eat in a cafe alone/watch a movie alone/be on your own you become dangerous.... Of course they'll say that. Coz you just slightly broke the matrix. You are one with yourself. One with the source...."
Ridhi added: "You are not here to please or live off their expectations.... You learn to love people without holding them. You love even while letting go .... That is not how majority operate, So They don't know what to do with you anyway...."
"Not because life spared you loneliness, But because you befriended it, Sat with it and turned it into your little love story... #musings."
Ridhi stepped into acting with Jhoome Jiiya Re in 2007. She gained fame with her work in the show Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi. The actress showcased her prowess in serials such as Savitri, Diya Aur Baati Hum, and Woh Apna Sa.
She played a titular role in The Married Woman directed by Sahir Raza. The web series also features Monica Dogra in the lead role.
She made her film debut with "Lakadbaggha" an action thriller film directed by Victor Mukherjee. It stars Anshuman Jha, Riddhi Dogra, Paresh Pahuja and Milind Soman. The film follows Arjun Bakshi, an animal lover, who discovers an illegal animal trade cell in Kolkata. He turns into a vigilante to save the animals and chances upon a rare species of the Indian black-striped hyena.
The actress was last seen in the reality show "The 50".
— IANS
Reader Comments
"Befriended loneliness" – that line hit deep. As someone who's moved away from home for work, I've had to learn this the hard way. It's not about being anti-social, but about being comfortable in your own skin. But I'd also add: loneliness is a privilege. Many people in our country don't get the choice to be alone—they're always struggling to survive. So we should be grateful for this luxury of solitude.
Honestly, I think this "dangerous" thing is a bit overhyped. Yes, it's good to be independent, but in our collectivist Indian culture, relationships and community matter a lot. We shouldn't romanticise loneliness to the point where we push people away. It's a fine line between healthy solitude and isolating yourself. But I respect her journey. ✨
Ridhi always brings such depth to her posts. From Radhaa Ki Betiyaan to this, she's grown so much as a person. I love how she talks about loving without holding on—that's such a mature take. Also, that maroon saree is pure elegance! 🥻
I think this resonates deeply with modern Indian women. We're often told to be "complete" only when we're married or surrounded by family. But Ridhi is showing that a woman can be whole on her own. That's powerful. And dangerous to the old mindset? Absolutely! 🔥
It's nice to see celebrities talk about mental health and inner peace.
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.