From Bullied Child to Bold Voice: Kubbra Sait’s Journey of Self-Acceptance and Strength

In a deeply personal and moving conversation on a recent podcast, actor Kubbra Sait opened up about a lesser-known chapter of her life. Her battle with childhood bullying. Long before she won hearts with her breakout performance in Sacred Games, Kubbra was a young girl grappling with taunts and teasing, singled out for things she had no control over: her name, her hair, even the color of her eyes.

“I was bullied for my name, I was bullied for my hair, I was bullied for the color of my eyes,” she said, her voice both steady and introspective. “And now I see them as my plus points. None of it is something I wish I didn’t have. But as a child, I didn’t know how to deal with it. I felt very isolated. I felt cut off from the world.”

The bullying wasn’t just schoolyard teasing it left a lasting imprint on Kubbra’s self-worth. As she grew older, the jokes became more vile, the isolation more profound. But her journey took a turn when, at just 13, she was enrolled in a personality development program followed by a self-esteem building course an unusual intervention, but one that quietly planted the seeds of healing.

“Imagine going through that at 13… and then taking 20 more years to truly integrate that learning into your life,” she reflected. “But that’s what happened. It stayed with me. It shaped me.”

The turning point came through the world of theatre. “I went so deep inside myself, I discovered something beautiful. I found theatre. I found comfort in crowds. I found confidence in my skin.” What had once made her feel ‘odd’ became a source of power. What once silenced her became her voice.

Today, Kubbra is not just a performer known for breaking the mold, she is also an advocate for authenticity. By sharing her story, she is helping others navigate their own. Her message is simple, yet profound: the very things you are ridiculed for may someday become your greatest strengths.

“Being different is not your weakness it’s your superpower.”

In a world that often prizes conformity, Kubbra Sait stands as a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to embrace who you truly are and the freedom that follows when you do.