International Day of Happiness is observed on March 20. It is a reminder to reflect on what truly brings joy in our lives. For actor Roop Durgapal, who is making her OTT debut with Sankalp, happiness means being content. Sankalp is a socio-political thriller web series on Amazon MX Player, directed by Prakash Jha, marking Nana Patekar’s OTT debut.
She said, “Real happiness to me is a feeling of contentment in general. Where you enjoy good health, the company of people with whom you can be yourself and fearlessly share the ups and downs of life, and a restful sleep at night.”
She mentioned that good food cheers her up. She said, “The way to my heart is also somewhat through my stomach. Having said that, I look for healthy yet tasty options so that my happiness linked with food is long-lasting and doesn’t make me regret it afterwards.”
Roop believes that to enjoy happiness, it’s important that one practices gratitude. She said, “When we are able to find something to be grateful for even in a difficult situation, it reprograms our mind. Equally important for me are my yoga practices, including breathwork, meditation, and of course, prayers. Having faith in a higher power strengthens you in that you’re looked after.”
“One can never really know what’s there in the future. Enjoying what you have in the now is the essence of true happiness. Else, like everything else, happiness will also become a plan,” she ended.
