Yes, you read it right, in an interview with the leading daily, Arina shares, “I come from an orthodox family from Kolkata and my father is quite strict. While he wanted me to focus on academics, my passion veered towards theatre and acting. My father was extremely angry about it; he stopped talking to me and even locked me up for a month. After much pleading by me and my mother, he finally allowed me to pursue theatre. Taking that as an opportunity to push my luck, I told him about my desire to go to Mumbai and pursue a career in acting. All hell broke loose, and I had to literally stage a protest in my house, including giving up food. Finally, my father gave in on the condition that I would be granted just two years; I have to be back whether or not I make it.”
Arina Dey in TV show 'Muskaan'
The 27-year-old actress has now completed two years in the TV industry and she has no plans to go back, "I am not going back and my dad knows it, too,” she says.
The actress is currently playing a single mother on her show and is getting rave reviews. Well, we must say every actor has a story of struggle and Arina surely is an inspiration for many.