On the occasion of Children’s Day, which is observed on November 14, Dipshikkha Naggpal, who was recently seen on TV in projects Na Umra Ki Seema Ho and Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 2 and is currently seen in Megha Barsenge, fondly remembers the best time of her life, her hostel days. She said, “I cherish all my childhood memories; I was the happiest when I was in boarding school. We used to play 'talwar lathi,' travel, and have fun. Early in the morning at 5 o'clock, we would wake up and have this entire 'hawan' by heart.” She added “It was a girls' hostel, and those hostel memories were filled with so much fun. No stress, no worries. We didn’t watch any TV or even know that stress existed. I would love to live that life again, and that is my happiest memory of childhood,”.

She confessed that though she was never ambitious to become an actress, she always wanted to become an independent personality. “As a woman, I always aspired to be self-sufficient and not rely on my father or my husband. I initially wanted to become an architect or CA, or, at the very least, work behind the camera and help my dad, or be in any creative field where I was the boss of my life. Independence was always my goal. But destiny had its own plan,” she said. “I manifested independence, but I didn’t know the path. Today, I’m an actress, and I’m very grateful to this industry for giving me so much love, respect, and success in my life. I will always cherish the title of being an actress,” she added.

Dipshikkha also shared that her parents were the biggest influence in her life. “My mom was very independent, and my dad was, too. He always treated me like a boy, encouraging me to be smart and self-reliant. That was my upbringing, and my dad always supported us while my mom was full of daring spirit,” she said. “The financial discipline in me is thanks to my dad. He was very particular about having our accounts in order and understanding our spending. So, my stability and financial management come from him, and the daring in my life is inspired by my mom. Because of how they raised me, today I am very independent and have a strong personality,” she added.

She also pointed out that children should be encouraged to pursue whatever they are interested in, especially today when there are a plethora of career options to choose from. “Earlier, there were only 4-5 mainstream careers that parents would push their kids into. Now, it’s wonderful that parents are open to so many more options, and these fields are respected, too,” she said. "You always tell my child to do what makes them happy. I feel Gen-Z is smarter than the education system itself. They should do something that makes them happy mentally, physically, and financially. Starting these fields early helps them grow and excel in them,” she added.

As a child, the most important lesson that she learned was to communicate. “When I was young, my parents rarely communicated with us. Our access was limited to them only, and we couldn’t think outside the box. They never used to ask us; they just put pressure on us to follow certain paths. So, I make sure to talk to my kids and stand by them no matter if they are right or wrong,” she said, adding that she carries this lesson with her. Advice to your younger self? “It would be to not overthink things. I was a very complex child, and both I and other children often felt shy because of that. If I hadn’t paid so much attention to those insecurities, my time would have been much better, and my choices might have been different,” she concluded.