Excl: Ashi on being able to buy a house in Mumbai

Actress Ashi Singh, currently seen as Kairi in Ufff…Yeh Love Hai Mushkil opposite Shabir Ahluwalia, has achieved a major personal milestone—buying her own house in Mumbai. In an exclusive conversation, Ashi opened up about what this accomplishment means to her and why it was always a top priority.

Reflecting on her early days in the city, Ashi shared, “When I shifted to Mumbai, I was still in school. We always lived on rent. And I don’t know why, but people here trouble tenants a lot. It feels like they are giving us money to stay, not the other way around. Even if you pay Rs 50,000 or Rs 1 lakh in rent, you're not treated well. That’s at least been our experience.”

For Ashi, owning a home wasn’t about luxury—it was about stability. “I didn’t want a designer bag or a good car or a sports car—nothing. I just wanted a house, which finally I got. It was an important target to achieve.”

Interestingly, despite owning the home, Ashi hasn’t moved in yet. “No, no. In fact, I have not even shifted there because my shoot happens where I stay right now. My set is 10 minutes away. It doesn’t make sense to live an hour away. I’ve always said, wherever my set is, that’s where I’ll live. I can’t deal with Mumbai’s traffic—being stuck for two hours every day is not for me.”

Having taken a brief break from television over the last two years, Ashi has returned to screens with a strong role and a major life accomplishment under her belt. Her story is a refreshing reminder that success is as much about personal goals as professional achievements.