Real friends are the ones that stand by you in both happiness and pain, says actress Surjasikha Das. The actress, who is currently seen in Gutar Gu Season 3 and previously in the film Maa, says that she cherishes friends who have quietly stood by her through thick and thin.

“I don’t go all out for Friendship Day, but I do quietly cherish the ones who’ve stood by, not just in laughter, but in silence too. I may not post or make a big deal out of it, but I deeply value the few people who feel like home. As we grow, friendships don’t vanish, they just become quieter, deeper, and fewer. You stop chasing crowds and start protecting your energy,” she says.

Talking about bonds within the entertainment industry, Surjasikha admits it’s not easy to form real friendships. “It is tough; not impossible, just rare. This industry is highly competitive, and sometimes people are so caught up in their own race that forming genuine bonds becomes difficult. Everyone’s looking out for themselves, and there’s a lot of groupism. But I’ve learned that real friendships can’t be forced. If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen naturally. I’ve met good people, but true friendships here are hard to come by,” she says.
When it comes to spending quality time, she prefers peace over parties. “For me, the best time with friends is simply being at home. A space where you don’t have to perform, where even silences are comforting. No pressure, no pretending, just being yourself. That, to me, is the true connection.”

Surjasikha still holds onto her childhood friendships with quiet strength. “Yes, I’m still in touch with a few, maybe two or three friends from school and college. We don’t talk every day, sometimes not even for months, but I know I can call them at 3AM and they’ll pick up. That’s the kind of bond that doesn’t need constant upkeep.”

She adds, “Back then, friendship was effortless. We didn’t overthink before calling or meeting. Today, it feels like you have to pause and think before reaching out, there’s more formality, more layers.”

And when it comes to her first true friend, Surjasikha turns to home. “Also, my mother (Niru) set the bar really high as a best friend. She’s the one who taught me what real friendship feels like, unconditional, honest, and always present. I do have close friends, but she’s been my first and forever kind of friend,” she says.