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If she feels assured and at home in front of the camera, she is cautious and contemplative off it. It is evident that the two failed marriages — Khanna was married to Bharat Narsinghani for seven months in 2006 — have left a deep impact on the actor. But bitter experiences also have a way of wisening one beyond their years. Khanna is finding strength in her family.

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"It's easy to get married but difficult to get divorced. It will take me another four to five years [to find my feet]. It is difficult because when you introduce yourself as a single mother in society, a lot of people want to take advantage of your vulnerability. I had co-actors walk up to me and say, 'If you were single, I would have married you'. Or 'Life is over for you because you won't find love again' and so on. Several suggested that I settle abroad as life would be easier there. I want to be happy, so I'm not getting married again for sure, but why should I leave my home?"

Her resilience may see her through the dark chapter, but she says that the stigma associated with failed marriages is real. "I feel conscious walking in public because I can feel all eyes on me; people call me names and advise others to avoid me. I am getting [professional] help to get me through this. I don't believe in the stigma attached to visiting a shrink. It is something people must do on a regular basis."

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