Ruby Dilaik Exclusive: Wrinkles, Weight Gain, and Self-Doubt Ruby Dilaik, a television actress who rose to fame as Miss Shimla, has opened up about her personal struggles, including aging signs, weight fluctuations, and moments of self-doubt. In an exclusive interview with Navbharat Times, the actress shared her journey through the challenges of her career and motherhood. Dilaik, who has been active in the entertainment industry for years, revealed that her path was not without obstacles. She recounted how, during her early days in television, she faced skepticism and criticism. A director once told her that her face was "too negative" and warned that she might not get roles. On the first day of shooting for her first project, she was given 17 retakes, with the director reportedly shouting, "Send this girl back to Himachal Pradesh—she’s not fit for the screen." Despite these early setbacks, Dilaik transformed her self-doubt into a story of resilience, eventually carving out a successful career. Her journey took a new turn when she became a mother to twin daughters. Dilaik spoke about the societal pressures she faced as a woman from a small village, where expectations often leaned toward having a son. She described how her family, including her three sisters, grew up under the pressure of traditional gender roles. Her parents, however, chose to raise their daughters as equals, a decision Dilaik credits with shaping her perspective. "My mother always wanted a son, but my father made sure we were treated as equals," she said. Motherhood brought its own challenges. Dilaik shared her experience with postpartum depression, a condition she struggled in silence. "I didn’t talk about it, but I felt like a shadow of myself," she admitted.#himachal_pradesh #navbharat_times #ruby_dilaik #miss_shimla #the_ward
