Why Do You Want to Be an Actor? A Personal Reflection on Acting, Purpose and Empathy Searching for an honest answer I recently took part in a mentorship program for actors. Among the many questions that came up, one stayed with me long after the session ended: “Why do you want to be an actor?” At first glance, it felt like a simple question — almost routine. But when I sat down to think about it honestly, the answer wasn’t easy. That’s when I realised that this question has three operative words: Why , Want , and Actor . And each of them deserved to be examined on its own. Why I’ve grown up as a movie buff — mesmerised by the magic unfolding on the screen. Films were never just entertainment for me; they were windows into other lives, other emotions, other worlds. Much later, during my corporate career, I discovered something else — the quiet power of empathy. Empathy towards colleagues. E...
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