Khushi Kapoor made her debut with the OTT movie The Archies and followed it up with Nadaaniyaan. Talking about her beginning in showbiz, she admits that her debut days left her feeling “mid”. She shares, “There were moments when I didn’t feel ‘there’ yet, but not ‘nowhere’ either. It was scary, but I reminded myself that growth happens in the middle, not at the end. That’s what helped me keep going,” she says. In a business that thrives on comparison, she shares how she protects her inner world. “My safe space is with my people, my close friends and family who don’t see me as ‘Khushi Kapoor the actor,’ but just Khushi. Also, I follow small routines or rituals, like journaling, reading, or just a quiet night in, which help me shut out the noise and be present.”Sharing her thoughts on the mixed reactions to Nadaaniyaan, which featured her opposite Ibrahim Ali Khan, she says, “I take it as part of the process. Mixed reactions are still reactions. This means people are watching and engaging. I listen, I learn, but I don’t let it define me. My focus is on getting better with each role.”The actress has kickstarted her next which is the sequel of her mother Sridevi‘s movie Mom. Earlier while talking to us, Khushi spoke about navigating the uncertain “in-between” phases of life. When asked what being in the middle of her journey means, and she repliex, “I feel like I’m not at the finish line, I’m just learning, growing, and figuring it out. It’s comforting to know that being in the middle doesn’t mean being stuck—it means you’re moving.”On a parting note, she added, “Reminding myself why I started out keeps me sane. I chose this career because I love storytelling. Staying close to my roots, spending time with family, and keeping my circle small help me stay grounded.”