What you see is what you get with Deeya Maskey

Deeya Maskey is a popular name in Nepali film, theater and, recently, on the small screen. Right with her debut on the big screen with Bhusan Dahal’s ‘Kagbeni’, Maskey was able to establish herself as a potent movie actor. Today Maskey is one of the most suc­cessful Nepali actresses and also pop­ular as a judge of the inaugural edition of Himalaya Roadies. As a child, Maskey always wanted to be a dancer and although she per­severed with her passion for long, destiny had something else in store. She ended up taking up a career in theater and acting when she met her theater guru Anup Baral, whom she even­tually married in 2014 following a decade-long love story. Maskey says her family wasn’t very supportive at the start of her acting career and asked her to choose a different profes­sion. But after she became a success­ful actress their view towards acting changed significantly and with it came the support.

We ask Mas­key to describe herself in three words. She chuckles and answers, “Impulsive, childish and honest.” She is firm in her belief and doesn’t change her stance even under intense criticism. “I do what I want, and do not care about the conse­quences or about what people think of me. If I love what I do, there is no point in stopping doing it just because people have a problem with it,” says Maskey. “If it was a man instead who had to play the role of being this bold and strong, I am sure this society would have had no problem,” she continues. “But since I’m a woman, every­one had a problem with it.”

“I come from a middle-class family and lead a simple lifestyle,” Maskey contin­ues. “I like doing all my work on my own and working for myself. Even though I might be known as a celebrity, my simple approach to life is what differentiates me.” About her outspoken personality in Roadies, Deeya says there is a boundary between her professional life and personal life and she doesn’t mix the two. Those who have worked with her vouch for her down-to-earth personality.

We ask her what she would like to say to all our readers, to which she answers “Don’t ever stop dreaming. Dream is what will keep you moving forward.” She adds, “You’ll face many obstacles on the way but don’t ever give up. If you work hard enough, you’ll surely succeed.” 

 

In the end, we think a rapid-fire is in order with the determined Deeya:

Q: Passion?

A: Answers at once, “Dance and Acting”

Q: Deeya?

A: Seems rather confident and answers, “Honest”

Q: Roadies?

A: Proudly exclaims, “Life-changing experience”

Q: Love?

A: Blushes and answers, “Anup Baral”

Q: Food you’re always craving?

A: Excitedly exclaims, “Dal-bhaat”

Q: Make-up?

A: “Nope, it’s only a part of my work. Else I hate it,” and makes disgusting faces

Q: Something on your mind?

A: “I’m married,” she yells at once, and starts laughing hysterically

 

o MUA: V-Glow skin and beauty care, Baluwatar

o Wardrobe & Location: Royal Galleria, Baluwataar  

o Photos: Pritam Chhetri