Seeing the Stars, Even if You’re Standing in a Ditch; Talking “Hope” with Anisa Butt

Anisa Butt is a British Asian Actress, Podcast Host (Unplugwithani) and Poet/ Author. She was born and raised in London, UK.

Anisa has been fortunate to work as an Actor in both the UK and India. She became recognised in India, when she played the lead female role (Shyla) in a Disney India Show titled "Ishaan" (like a high school musical for Kids) which had massive success and still has a huge fan base to date, even though it is no longer streaming. This was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment (Shahrukh Khan’s company). She has been acting and writing poetry since the age of 12.

And now her debut poetry book "Hope" is out and available on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096TN7ZHC?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

From being part of huge Bollywood blockbuster successes like "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani," and "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" to Sundance Premiered, "Brahman Naman" (available on Netflix) to Webshows, Commercials and Theatre, she continues to explore her creative callings and aspires to do more work as an Actress around the world.

Her podcast (unplugwithani) began as a passion project. “I get to talk to incredible personalities around the globe about how they achieved success and the importance of going after your dreams, despite everything life throws at us. If you want motivation, encouragement and a push in the right direction, this is for YOU. KEEP PERSEVERING!”

From her new book..

From the book: “For as long as I can remember I wanted to write. I wanted to create and contribute to the world. As I grew older my fascination with psychology grew fonder. Why do we do the things we do? Think about the things we think about? Make the choices we do? So I dug. I dug deeper into my own psyche and realized that ultimately I chose very early on that my life was going to have an impact, it had to, otherwise what was the point of all of this? What would be the point of this book, even if it is just words strung together as poetry? For those of you who don’t know, I am a lover of life. I am the girl who chooses to see the stars even if I'm standing in a ditch. I am the woman who chooses to walk in faith even in the storms. Maybe all of us like to think we are superheroes somewhere. I know I do. I hope you know we all are, because in life tribulation is promised but so is hope. “

Geeta and Anni celebrate love and the human need for hope today, and we hope you enjoy their chat!