Lisa Ray Hits Pause On Acting Career, Says ‘I Am An Accidental Actor’

published by, Shrishti Negi

Last Update: April 27, 2023, 11:20 AM IST

Lisa Ray is planning to work on her second book.

Lisa Ray is planning to work on her second book.

Lisa Ray has decided to take a break from her acting career to focus on exploring her other passions.

Lisa Ray has decided to take a break from acting to focus on other things. The 51-year-old began her career as a model in the 1990s and has appeared in several music videos and films over the years. While Lisa’s decision may come as a surprise to fans, she emphasized that nothing in life is certain.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Lisa Ray, who was recently seen in the web series Four More Shots Please! Said she has been acting since the age of 16. “I’ve worked a lot – a little bit of everything. For now, that’s all, but never say never again,” she said. Lisa Ray said she even hinted at quitting acting a few years ago, but then she landed the role of Samara Kapoor in Four More Shots Please. Accidental actor, and I never wanted to act,” Lisa said.

The actress said that she has now decided to find her passion which she found challenging to pursue due to her busy acting career. One of whom is writing her second book. “When you are an actor, people think that you are who you are. but it’s not like that! I had many passions. I am now an entrepreneur, following my spiritual path, being a mother, an author, and continue to speak about wellness and my cancer journey. Finally, I’m putting all my passions together! So, I have my hands full,” she said.

The actor believes that there are many dimensions to everyone’s personality. She adds that we are fortunate to live in an era where people are beginning to recognize this, and it is now possible for us to take charge of our own narratives. Through various mediums such as books, social media or conversations, she shares her story to help people understand that there are many aspects to her work and life.

In 2019, Lisa Ray published a memoir titled Close to the Bone, detailing her personal journey with cancer and its impact on her life. Her book also stresses the importance of self-care and mental health. In 2009, Lisa was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer. She went through several rounds of chemotherapy and stem cell transplant and has been doing well ever since.

On the work front, Lisa Ray was last seen in AR Rahman’s 99 Songs. Besides this, she has also appeared in several international projects such as Blood Ties, The Summit and Top Chef Canada.

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