Utkarsha Naik’s journey from occupational therapy to acting

Acting is an art form that once a person experiences it, he finds it difficult to let it go. Actress Utkarsha Naik also had one such experience. She became an occupational therapist because she thought there wasn’t much scope in the entertainment field.

Says Utkarsha, “I think acting is a part of a person from the moment he is born. Ever since I can remember, I found that my inclination was towards acting. Initially it was a passion for me to act in plays, but I knew that it did not have much scope. I never thought that my hobby would become my profession as I was an occupational therapist. I have worked at Cooper Hospital in Mumbai for 10 years. After marriage it was difficult to find time for both—job and acting. Hence, I chose acting and came into this field.”