Mumbai, November 4, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Actress Geeta Basra has opened up about her childhood dream of becoming an actress and the challenges she faced while learning Hindi after moving from England to India to pursue her career.
Speaking at an event, the actress said she had always been clear about her ambition, even when people around her suggested professions such as doctor or lawyer.
“Everything is God’s plan. I have had a vision since childhood. During my childhood, whenever anybody asked me what I’d like to become when I grow up, someone said ‘doctor, lawyer’, I just had one dream, to become an actor. Today, I’m also a mother,” she said.
Recalling her language-related struggles, Geeta said, “Earlier, I didn’t know how to speak Hindi, but it’s been a journey of learning. I didn’t know a word of how to speak the language, but I’ve learned”.
She added that she worked on improving her Hindi because it was part of her craft. Speaking about her personal life, she said, “Bhajji came into my life, he liked my poster, and it was love at first sight for him”.
Geeta Basra has worked in Hindi and Punjabi cinema, with films including ‘The Train’, ‘Zila Ghaziabad’, ‘Joe B Carvalho’ and ‘Mehar’.
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