Exclusive - Aishwarya Sharma on her journey from Engineering to acting; says 'My heart was always drawn to the arts, performance, and creativity'

Aishwarya Sharma, who is known for her powerful performances in shows like Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Meri Dusra, Suryaputra Karn was pursuing an engineering degree before destiny led her to the world of acting.

In a candid conversation, the actress opens up about her journey from academics to the entertainment industry, sharing key moments that shaped her path and what inspired the big switch.Speaking about pursuing engineering and eventually becoming an actor. Aishwarya explained how the shift happened, "Haha, I know, right? It still makes me smile when I think about it. I enrolled in engineering mainly because of my father’s wishes, not because I had a deep passion for it.

I was never truly interested in the technical side of things. My heart was always drawn to the arts, performance, and creativity. Even during my engineering days, I found myself daydreaming more about acting than anything else.

Eventually, I couldn’t ignore that calling anymore and I’m glad I listened to it. I somehow found my way back to what I genuinely love.When asked if she was always studious, Aishwarya admitted that she wasn’t particularly inclined towards academics.

She shared, "I wasn’t exactly studious, as I’ve mentioned before I was always more inclined towards the arts, whether it was dancing, singing, or anything creative. But one thing about me is that I take challenges very seriously. So when I was challenged academically, I gave it my all and ended up becoming the second topper in my college.

"Aishwarya further spoke about how the transition from engineering to acting came about, she shared that engineering was just a detour, while acting had always been the destination.

She recalled, “My college friends and faculty members used to tell me that ‘you should try acting and modelling’ because they saw something in me when I used to participate in functions and mimic everybody around me.” However, he admitted that at the time, he chose to ignore their advice.

“I followed the ‘safe’ path for a while, but the creative bug never left,” she added. “Eventually, I gave in — and here we are!”The Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin actress revealed her educational background before turning professional, she said, “I did my B.E. in Electronics and Communication from Alpine Institute of Technology, Ujjain — under Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal (M.P.).” She shared that after completing all four years, she moved to Pune to prepare for banking exams, adding with a laugh, “I know, sounds weird.” However, she admitted that she was never truly interested in either engineering or banking.

“I gave a few exams, but quit after 6 months,” she said. Eventually, Aishwarya discovered acting and that, she added, is when everything finally felt right.