Kohinoor Singh embarks
on a new voyage
By Sampada Malla
"Famous model Kohinoor Singh becomes an
Ani"
This
news will undoubtedly shock you and you might even suspect about
its reality or take it as a pure guff. But this is surprisingly
true. I remember meeting Kohinoor Singh exactly a year ago when
she was considered as the most happening model in the Nepali modelling
scenario. With a picture perfect image of a glamorous and sophisticated
Kohinoor (as most models are), I had gazed at the contrary reality
with total amazement. She looked as simple as simplicity could be
and after couple of interactions, her calmness, her humility and
her different vision towards life had astounded me.
This time we meet again with her new identity,
"Ani Losang Dolma". Besides her appearance, I do not find
much difference in her attitude and aptitude. Yes, she has more
composure now and is sedately quiet with an ever smiling face. But
that is understood as she has embarked on a spiritual voyage where
she desires to receive enlightenment. I am as curious as anyone
to know about the transition in her life. I kindly ask her to relief
my queries which she agrees instantly. Thankyou Kohinoor Di...
Here are some excerpts of the interview.
You've been a top glamorous model of Nepal.
From walking on the ramps to brand endorsing and from portraying
characters in music videos to hosting television shows, you've done
it all. All of a sudden, why this kind of a sudden transition?
People notice this sudden transition because
they have always portrayed me according to my outer looks as a model.
They do not know me as a person. For me, there are no changes at
all because I have always been like this. Modelling was my profession
and now I have left it and am on my own way. It's obvious for people
to regard this step of mine as a drastic change but I don't feel
any different.
When there is no difference in your opinions
and feelings, why do you think was it necessary to bring a change
in your attire?
My attire is my discipline. As a school uniform
makes a student remember the school's code of conduct and that he
should remain inside the school's discipline, my attire helps me
remain close- knit with my responsibilities of being good to the
society. If I cannot do anything good, I should not do anything
bad too.
How do you define the person Kohinoor Singh
as?
I am one of all. I am like any simple person
with my individual views and opinions. With materialism reigning
supreme, we seem to forget that all of us are enriched with similar
feelings. The immortal soul inside each of our bodies is same.
During your modelling journey, did the glamour
and adulation entice you?
Not
at all. For me, modelling was only my job. It never excited me when
people admired my beauty because I knew they were only admiring
my outer looks and do not know the person inside me. People have
a different viewpoint about a model and she has to struggle through
lots of negative views as well in a conservative society like ours.
This kind of attitudes disheartened me.
How did the thought of becoming an Ani strike
you?
During my childhood when I used to stroll in
Swayambu, I always noticed a Guruma who meditated often. She was
always calm and smiling. We always saw her in the same monk attire,
therefore, it was not at all difficult for me to concentrate her
picture once I closed my eyes. So this thought always fascinated
me.Recently when I visited Swayambu, something happened and the
whole day I felt very easy and light. I then realised that now the
time has come to feel my soul and to demonstrate the person that
I really am. Becoming an Ani is only a phase in my life. I am learning
Buddhism. My destiny is to learn and feel the enlightenment through
this community.
Please continue....
Right now, I am very happy. I am sure that
if I do something, I'll always do good.I would like to visit old
age homes. Though I have nothing to offer them, I can sit with them,
share their pains and smile with them.
You are so young and in an age where materialistic
desire lures,you seem to move away from its charisma. Are you ready
to tackle with every obstacles and barriers that you have invited?
Yes. I have taken this decision after brainstorming
a lot and now I am ready to cope up with everything, even hunger
and thirst. Even now, I don't eat or even tell people that I am
hungry until I am given my share of food. I believe that it is desires
that give birth to expectations that leads to chaos and havoc. To
be peaceful and happy, one needs to be content with whatever one
has and I am following this passage.
How has your parents and friends reacted
to this decision of yours?
They were initially shocked but later on when
they realized that I have opted for a better living, they have helped
me in my every step.
What
do you want to tell to the youngsters?
People easily get carried away with happiness
and sadness which have a short life span. The one that remains immortal
is you and your soul. One should learn to accept every aspect of
life and that will harvest true happiness.
from : http://www.cybersansar.com/misc/interviews/kohinoor.php
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