Aisha Ahmed Instagram – “When it comes to the content that OTT platforms offer, I think initially people were just shooting in the dark, as no-one knew what would and wouldn’t work. But eventually, everyone realised the freedom that OTT offers, in terms of the stories we could shed light on. The best part was that you didn’t need the big names in order for the shows to do well…it’s more content driven,” shares actor Aisha Ahmed (@aisharahmed). ⠀ “Being an actor, validation is definitely important. But my role in Minus One [2019] made me look deep inside to realise that I should not limit myself. I am looking forward to exploring different genres—I want to do everything because being an actor brings me a lot of joy. My acting coach…well, actually, someone who conducted acting workshops for Minus One, told me: ‘You have to serve the art, not the artist’. Which means you don’t think that you are bigger than the work that you are doing. You must let go of who you are as a person, your reservations and ideologies, and just serve what you are on set to serve,” she adds. Editor: Nandini Bhalla (@nandinibhalla) Photographs: Neha Chandrakant (@nehachandrakant) Styling: Shaurya Athley (@shauryaathley) Interviews: Meghna Sharma (@sharmameghna) Hair & Make-up: Pratiksha Nair (@_pratikshanair_) Fashion Assistants: Aprajita Puri (@aprajitapuri), Janvhi Jaiswal (@janvhijaiswal) Production: Studio Little Dumpling (@studiolittledumpling) Aisha is wearing the Nina Suit, été (@ete_india) Head to the link in bio to read our digital coverstar’s full interview. Bazaar India’s 14th anniversary issue—the Cinema Issue…is out on stands. . . . . . . #BazaarIndia #AishaAhmed #BazaarIndiaCover