Shefali Shah posted about Monsoon Wedding hitting its 24-year mark, and she talked about how playing Ria turned into way more than just another acting gig. The actress said her character became a voice for women dealing with abuse, and the role helped victims find the strength to speak up about their experiences after staying quiet for years.
Shah remembered shooting the film with group yoga sessions and workshops led by Naseeruddin Shah, and the movie ended up winning the Golden Lion at Venice. She mentioned meeting an elderly couple in Delhi where the wife had survived similar trauma, and the woman thanked her for giving her the courage to finally talk about what happened. Shah said moments like that answer her doubts about whether her work actually makes any real difference in people's lives.
Shah remembered shooting the film with group yoga sessions and workshops led by Naseeruddin Shah, and the movie ended up winning the Golden Lion at Venice. She mentioned meeting an elderly couple in Delhi where the wife had survived similar trauma, and the woman thanked her for giving her the courage to finally talk about what happened. Shah said moments like that answer her doubts about whether her work actually makes any real difference in people's lives.
