A chance to know himself better is what acting has given actor Eijaz Khan. The actor, who has been part of projects such as Jawan, Dhoom Dhaam, Tanu Weds Manu, Adhrishyam and City of Dreams, adds that his profession has taught him a lot about himself and his feelings as well. “The deeper I try to understand acting, the more I realize that you have to understand the human condition. Whether I wanted to or not, I’ve spent my whole life trying to make sense of my own pain—my childhood, my injuries, my identity, my evolution. And now, perhaps it’s time to give back. That’s also why I want to be a producer. I wish, when I was coming up, there had been more people holding space for me—giving me the freedom to grow. Now, I think it’s my time to hold that space for others. To pay it forward,” he says.
He has come to realise that everyone has their own journey. “You can’t compare yourself with others. Our starting lines are different. Our journeys are different. I come from humble beginnings. When I think about where I started and where I’ve come, that thought alone—that awareness—grounds me. That gives me zamir. It reminds me of my truth. This industry It always takes an equal pound of flesh,” he says.
He adds, “But honestly, my life itself has been a masterclass in challenges. The injuries, the childhood, the inner storms—I’ve been through things way tougher than the chaos of competition. That chaos doesn’t shake me anymore. I’m a million percent grounded in my faith. I finish my namaz, and I sleep in peace—always. That’s my anchor. Also, earlier, I didn’t really invest in my health—physically, financially, spiritually. But now I do. Now I’m investing in those core pillars of well-being. Because I realized I was pouring my time and energy into everything but my own healing. Even my anger now—when it surfaces—I take it as a sign: This is where I still need to heal. I try to respond with awareness, not reaction. Especially at this stage in my life, I just want to live fully in the present. I want to live in my truth. In my dignity. With my whole self.”
