Elnaaz Norouzi Instagram – Digital Cover Star Elnaaz Norouzi (@iamelnaaz), opens up to Cosmopolitan India on beating the odds, breaking into Bollywood, and staying true to herself. Excerpts from the interview below: Cosmo: How has the transition from modelling to pursuing an acting career in Bollywood been like so far? EN: Modelling and acting are very different. Modelling is about quick projects, while acting demands sustained commitment. You have to put all your heart and soul into that one project and disconnect with the world to be able to get into that character. It’s been a beautiful transition, given that I’ve always wanted to become an actor. However, becoming a part of the film industry in India was particularly tough for me because I had no support to begin with. I had to find means of living, pay my bills, and navigate life on my terms while also trying out for Bollywood at the same time. I had to kind of stop modelling to put more hours into my acting career. Editor: Pratishtha Dobhal (@pratishtha_dobhal) Interview: Shubhangi Jindal (@shubhangi.jindal) Photographer: Vansh Virmani (@vanshvirmani) Stylist: Medha Bahuguna (@medhabahuguna) Cover Design: Mandeep Singh (@mandy_khokhar19) Hair and Makeup: Komal Gulati (@makeupkomal) Artist Reputation : @planetmediapr Location: Ambience Mall, Gurgaon (@ambiencemalls); The Leela (@theleelagurugram) Elnaaz is wearing Gown, S&N by Shantnu & Nikhil (@shantanunikhil); top, H&M (@hm); boots, Dune London (@dune_london_india); handcuffs, Zara (@zara); earrings, Mango (@mango). Get the look @ambiencemalls @ambiencemallvasantkunj #DigitalCoverStar #Elnaaznorouzi #CosmopolitanIndia