Mumbai, Aug 10 — Mini Mathur, the winner of the reality show 'Alliance', called it the best digital detox experience of her life. She shared that she did not miss her phone at all during her time in the show.
While speaking exclusively to IANS, Mini said that, given it was her first experience of a reality show, she was surprised that she ended up having so much fun.
The 'Mind the Malhotras' actress was asked, "This was your first reality show, while many contestants had years of experience in this space. How challenging was the learning curve in the beginning, and what surprised you the most?"
Mini believes that the fact that she did not enter the show with any preconceived notion ended up working in her favour.
"I did not come with the sole intention of winning. Of course, I did not come to lose either, but my focus was simply to enjoy every challenge and give it my best. I think people connected with that enthusiasm," she added.
Explaining her strategy for 'Alliance', Mini added, "Many people told me that reality shows are all about creating drama, speaking to the cameras, and manufacturing conflicts. But I never wanted to be known for that. I wanted people to see me exactly as I am—authentic. That is how I played the game."
Talking about her learning curve, she said, "The learning curve lasted through the first couple of weeks. Fortunately, many contestants were also new to reality television, so we were all learning together. That made the environment much more comfortable because there were fewer preconceived ideas."
Mini also revealed how the show unexpectedly turned out to be a fun experience for her, also becoming the best digital detox of her life.
"What surprised me the most was how much fun I ended up having. I honestly thought I would come out mentally exhausted, physically drained, and probably needing therapy. Instead, I came out feeling sharper, more focused, and fitter than I have felt in a very long time," she concluded.