At 19, Sumbul Touqeer already has 21 shows behind her. Not many can boast such success at such a young age. But Touqeer, who began her career at the age of 10, knew that acting was her calling. She became a household name when she played the lead in Imlie in 2020. As she headlines Kavya—Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon, the actor talks about how the industry and its experiences have helped her grow as an artiste and as a human being.

Edited excerpts from the interview.