India, March 6 -- Actor Sai Deodhar Anand describes her current journey with painting as, "A long-awaited pursuit, a dream left to be fulfilled as a child."

On taking up painting, she says, "For any actor, the time spent waiting for a project to start or a new role to materialise is the most testing period. It is an unpredictable field, and intervals between work are difficult. I believe that is the best time to do something constructive or something that keeps you happy instead of sitting and contemplating. That's how I decided to rekindle my passion for painting."

Recounting her connection with the art, she adds, "I remember my parents taking me to painting exhibitions as a kid. There was a time I wanted to take up fine arts, but that...