Showing posts with label Shriya Saran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shriya Saran. Show all posts
Re-wearing clothes is part of our Indian culture-Shriya Saran
8:22 AM
The actor feels the constant pressure of wearing new clothes at every public event is ‘annoying’
Akash Bhatnagar (HINDUSTAN TIMES; May 14, 2024)
Lizzie McGuire, you are an outfit repeater!” this quote from The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) was an attempt to embarrass Hilary Duff’s character. And, usually, actors don’t want to be snapped repeating clothes, but times are changing. Recently, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu repurposed her white wedding gown into a black cocktail dress. Along the same lines, actor Shriya Saran is a proud outfit repeater, too.
Saran “has been doing it for a long time” and has no qualms being papped in the same outfit. The 41-year-old says, “Me re-wearing my clothes has only now become a big deal. I feel it is part of our Indian culture. In my family, you wear your wedding saree every year on Karva Chauth, you don’t buy new clothes. A mother passes on her sarees and jewellery to her daughter.”
Recently, at an Eid party, she was snapped in the same saree that she had worn on Diwali last year. Giving her wedding saree a new lease of life, the actor wore it for a puja in January. She also repeated a saree for actor Aamir Khan’s daughter’s wedding reception.
As a public figure, Saran admits that there is a “constant pressure” to always have new clothes for events, as the industry thrives on vanity. Calling it “annoying”, she adds, “I like wearing gowns, but I prefer to wear shorts or a saree; that’s my style. But there is a pressure to look relevant, fresh and happening every time.”
The Drishyam 2 (2022) actor believes in slow fashion. “It’s tedious work and can take months to make one handwoven saree. Sustainable fashion is all about being mindful about where your clothes come from. In our culture, sustainability has always existed, but has got lost somewhere. And we’ve started buying fast fashion. Now, everything I buy, I try to ensure I am being responsible,” she ends.
I feel blessed that Radha chose me to be her mother-Shriya Saran
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Shweta Watson (BOMBAY TIMES; May 9, 2024)
Motherhood has become the cornerstone of Shriya Saran’s life. Speaking about how her daughter Radha’s arrival has enriched every aspect of her life with beau, Russian tennis player Andrei Koscheev, whom she married in 2018, she explains, “I feel blessed that she chose me to be her mother. Each day with her is magical and miraculous. I can’t believe she’s already three years old.”
The actress talks to us about her support system and how she balances motherhood and ‘me time’.
Shriya believes motherhood empowers her to navigate her career with renewed focus and dedication, whether she is setting the runway on fire or delivering stellar performances on screen. However, she emphasizes that for any woman to have a successful career while being a mom, it’s essential to receive help, respect for her work, and immense support from family.
“Being a mom is a huge responsibility; it truly takes a village to raise a child. I’m fortunate to have Andrei, my parents, grandparents, and particularly Radha’s babushka (grandmother) helping me when I have hectic schedules. Their support is invaluable. And they have all played a big part in shaping the person Radha is becoming. I think every mother needs that help and understanding,” she says.
However, amidst juggling work and motherhood, it is important for mommies to carve out time for themselves she says.
“I make it a point to have some ‘me time’,” she explains. Shriya balances her busy schedule with self-care, indulging in activities like dancing and reading, often joined by her enthusiastic daughter.
“I am enjoying dressing up more now; my style has evolved ever since I became a mom. I make it a point to have some ‘me time’,” she explains, adding, “I love dancing, reading, and indulging in quality screen time. However, Radha often joins me in my dance, gym, and yoga classes, adding joy to whatever I do.”
The dosa could become the next big thing from India-Shriya Saran
8:42 AM
On World Dosa Day, HT City takes actor Shriya Saran out for a special lunch
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; March 3, 2024)
Shriya Saran’s mornings begin with dosa, so it was only fitting that we take her out for a south Indian lunch. Since she likes her dosa piping hot, she has requested that the order be placed only five minutes prior to her arrival. “My daughter is also obsessed with dosa and idli, and she calls it idi!” gushes Saran, munching on her paper masala dosa.
The Drishyam actor, who eats “five green dosas made with green dal every morning”, feels “the dosa could become the next big thing from India”. “It’s gluten-free, and can be made in a health-conscious way, with oats and millets. You can practically make dosa out of anything, even pumpkin! For instance, I put beetroot in dosa,” she says.
We’re in a Mumbai cafe, but the 41-year-old says her favourite dosa is not one from any restaurant. “It’s the one I get to have at my friends’ houses, no matter where I am in the country. At my friends’ places, the chutney is ground in mortar and pestle. Using dry masala and coconut milk ensures it’s all very fresh. I also love the small roadside places,” she says.
Emphasizing the versatility of the dish, Saran adds, “This delicacy has travelled to different parts of India that have made it their own. What you eat in Hyderabad is different, Chennai is completely different. I am currently obsessed with Mysore masala dosa.”
Preaching to kids is useless but telling stories works-Shriya Saran
2:26 PM
After acting in south and Bollywood films for nearly two decades, Shriya Saran decided to step away from the limelight when she conceived. The Haridwar-born star and her Russian husband Andrei Koscheev moved to Barcelona so she could enjoy her pregnancy, “get fat and not care what people wrote about her.’ Saran announced the ‘good news’ nine months after their daughter Radha’s birth, and by then she was back to her svelte self. The actor spoke to Neha Bhayana about how she lost the pregnancy weight and dealt with postpartum blues
Neha Bhayana (THE TIMES OF INDIA; February 25, 2024)
Radha turned three last month. Are you facing threenage tantrums? What’s your trick for getting her to listen to you?
We are seeing tantrums these days. I find that telling stories really works. If you preach or tell children ‘no, don’t do this’, they will not understand, but stories work. I just make up random tales about animals. For example, I talk about an elephant and bananas and about how the doctor came. It may make no sense, but they get distracted and go into that world. I notice if you ask the child, “Will you be happy if that happened to you?”, it does not help, but if you say, “What if the elephant did it differently, wouldn’t it be nicer?” then it kind of works.
You have a busy schedule with films and endorsements. How do you ensure you are making enough time for Radha?
I try to come home as early as I can so I can spend time with her. I tell stories, take her for long walks. When we are not working, we take her to a farm on weekends to keep her connected to nature.
Acting or parenting — what’s more challenging?
That’s a tough question because I think one prepares you for the other role. I’m a better person when I am with Radha. My experience with her makes me a better actor. I think life prepares you to be a better actor. And when you do good work, your soul is satisfied, you’re happy inside and that prepares you to be a better mom. I feel we all need passions and we all need something that we love doing. So, whatever it is that makes your soul happy, you need to do that.
What, according to you, is the toughest part of parenting?
I think the toughest part of parenting is trying to match up to our own parents. I feel like that generation of parents were like Mother Teresa; they were way too giving. We are a little more self-centred. Our parents did so much for us, but they didn’t tell us what problems they had. They never spoke about time balance issues or health problems; they just went on and on with their job. They made sure they came home early and spent time with us. My dad taught me cycling, and my mom took me to dance classes. When I was very young (17), we moved to Delhi so I could learn dance from Sovana Narayan. They didn’t speak about these sacrifices. Also, as parents today, we’re very aware. This inability to disconnect is tough too. I feel a little bit of ignorance is bliss.
I’ll give you a simple example. When I was a kid, I couldn’t understand the difference between E and A so I was very scared to learn a new language. But still, I went on to do films in four different languages. The languages which were not mine, I learnt or understood before the films or at least memorized the lines. When I saw ‘Taare Zameen Par’, I realized that there is a situation when you don’t know left and right, you can’t differentiate between certain letters or that it is called dyslexia. I had no idea I had it. But at that time, there weren’t so many counsellors and not so many people were aware so you didn’t really know. But now that you know, sometimes, I think it’s good to not know.
What’s the best part about parenting?
The joy your baby gives you, the hugs and love you get when you come home. It is unmatched.
You will soon be seen in Karan Johar’s web series ‘Showtime’. Acting is a demanding profession. Is it difficult to juggle work commitments and your parenting duties?
When I am away, Andrei takes over or my mom. I have a great support system with my mom, my mom-in-law and my dad and I am very grateful to them. As an actress, you need a lot of help. A lot of heroes now acknowledge and are very grateful to their wives for managing the show when they are not there.
Yours is a cross-cultural marriage. What are the similarities and differences in your parenting style? Do you have clashes?
His upbringing is very similar to mine. His mother was a history teacher and his dad was an engineer. My dad too was an engineer and my mother, a teacher. It helps to have that similarity. Our value systems are the same. Of course, we do have clashes and differences but we find a middle path. Like he does not understand the practice of mundan (head shaving) and why we do it. But otherwise, he has really taken to our culture. He has turned vegetarian. We go to the temple together. He understands the different cultures in India. We have named our daughter Radha which means something in both languages. ‘Radha’ means ‘happy’ in old Russian. We want Radha to be part of both cultures. Radha goes for a Russian class and she loves sports just like her dad. I am going to introduce her to dance very soon. She speaks brilliant Hindi; better than most people I know. She speaks English and Russian too. And, she was born in Spain, so we want her to know Spanish as well. We want her to be fluent in at least four languages.
A lot of moms are now speaking up about postpartum depression. Did you find the first year difficult?
It was a difficult time. There was a lockdown and there was no help. We were in Barcelona. My mom came for two months but after that, for the next five months, we were completely on our own. There were times when you get up and you are feeling very low. It happens. There’s a huge change because your body was preparing to create this human and nurture that human. You are carrying the baby and suddenly it’s not there with you. So, your hormonal balance is very different. All that happened but I didn’t have time to even think. Breastfeeding is very, very important, but people don’t tell you that it is very difficult. It hurts; it is painful. And I was diagnosed with Covid-19 when Radha was seven months old. I had to stay away from her for two weeks. That was very difficult for me. I couldn’t stop crying.
You must have had to wean her off breastfeeding suddenly?
Yeah…that happened to a lot of women who had Covid. Suddenly, you had to stop breastfeeding. It's super painful. That year was hard. I had time maybe to cry for like five minutes and then I had to get up and cook to make sure there’s food for us and for our child. It’s not easy. If I was cooking, Andrei was making milk. If Andrei was cooking, I had to give her a bath. One does have emotional issues and all of that. But I think the best way to get over it is to listen to a lot of music. Recognize that your body is going through a lot and let it be. Let it go.
Is your husband Andrei equally involved in Radha’s care?
To be honest, a woman’s job is a woman’s job. As much as we say it’s equal, all of that doesn't happen. Andrei surely does much more than a lot of other men I know. He actually dedicated the entire year after Radha’s birth to her care. We were like a team and took care of her all by ourselves. We were very grateful for that time (in Barcelona) because it really got us connected to Radha. Now, we try to spend as much time with her as we can. We also constantly have these arguments and conversations because I feel Andrei should spend more time with Radha. He does try but it is hard. His work is very demanding too.
Between the two of you, who’s strict and who’s soft?
I think Andrei sometimes becomes a super softie. And then I fight with him and I get really pissed with him. But of late, we have agreed to be a team. So whatever one says, the other parent says the same. Unless one of us is saying something that is really out of the context or makes no sense at all. And that happens. Sometimes, I say things that really make no sense at all (laughs). So, we do check each other when required.
Is Radha mama’s baby or papa’s pet?
She is more attached to me. Andrei travels from Andheri to Thane for work so he is away for 16 hours a day. And when I am shooting, I’m not there at all. But she understands. She's very smart. When I am away, she goes to Andrei. When he is away, she goes to my mom or dad. When they are not around either, she goes to the nanny.
Are you a disciplinarian? What are your rules for screens, sugar and sleep?
We do have a set schedule for meals and Radha sleeps by 9 pm. I try to avoid sugar and as of now, she does not watch cartoons. I want to not let her watch TV for a long time. It is a struggle. When you are in the car, an hour seems difficult to pass and the next hour seems even more difficult. But after that, kids figure out what to do. They start counting the cars outside. They start tracking the traffic signal. It is a challenge but one manages.
Did you follow any exercise or diet regimen during pregnancy to avoid too much weight gain?
My doctor didn’t allow me to check my weight. He didn’t want me to get conscious and worried because being an actress you anyway tend to be very weight conscious. But I continued yoga and kathak (she is an accomplished dancer) through the pregnancy.
What did you crave the most during your pregnancy?
I ate a lot of good food. Initially, I was very homesick. My mom somehow managed to send garam masala to Barcelona despite the lockdown. And I got obsessed with south Indian food. I wanted to eat dosa every day. I learned how to make dosa for myself. It was a lovely time in my life. But by the time I delivered, I had put on 20 kilos.
And yet you seem to be slimmer than ever now…
It was not easy. The shoot for ‘Drishyam 2’ was starting and then I was doing another film, ‘Kabzaa’, so I had to lose weight fast. I dropped 15 kgs in seven months. After that, the last five kilos were the hardest. Dance and yoga really helped me.
You played a mom in Drishyam 1 when you were not even married and by the time you did ‘Drishyam 2’, you had had your baby. Did your real-life experience as a mom influence the way you portrayed a mom on screen?
Every experience helps. I think as an actor, what you see and observe around you also helps. It’s a mixture of both.
You have been involved in a lot of philanthropic work. How can parents encourage their kids to be empathetic and what values do you hope to imbibe?
It’s a process. It’s not easy. You keep doing it. You keep telling them and they learn. I want Radha to be someone who is friendly, happy, giving, forgiving, loving and kind. And most of all, someone who's hard working.
A kiss heals a bad day, low mood or even a fight-Shriya Saran
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On Kiss Day, Shriya Saran talks to us about her kiss-met connection with husband Andrei Koscheev
Navya Kharbanda (HINDUSTAN TIMES; February 13, 2024)
Actor Shriya Saran and husband, businessman Andrei Koscheev sharing a kiss at every public event has routinely made headlines. On Kiss Day, the Drishyam and RRR star reveals how it began: “I remember I wasn’t well and feeling low. Andrei had come all the way from Thane (Maharashtra) for a premiere and was very tired. So, he was there for me, and I was there for him. He just kissed me, and it became a thing.”
The private moment soon translated into a cute public gesture. “Everyone started finding it funny. Surprisingly, photographers very sweetly started asking us to kiss again,” gushes Saran, adding that she finds it “absolutely okay” to express oneself in public as long as others aren’t made uncomfortable. “If a simple kiss can bring a little positivity in someone’s life, great.”
The 41-year-old doesn’t mark the different days of the Valentine’s week, but she sees such occasions as affirmations for making our significant others feel special. “It’s lovely when someone treats you well in any way. In the end, it’s all about treating each other well, be it Chocolate, Kiss or Teddy Day,” says Saran, who got married to Koscheev in March 2018 and welcomed their daughter Radha in 2021.
Expressions of love vary widely across the world, and Saran emphasizes the importance of finding one’s own unique way to do it: “Showing love is as important as having love for someone. For us, that gesture happens to be a sweet kiss. After all, a kiss heals a bad day, low mood or even a fight!”
As far as kissing in public goes, for Saran, it’s just a natural expression of love and affection. “Everyone kisses — it’s a very natural thing that we do. But I feel like some people are not comfortable doing it in front of the camera (the paparazzi). I am more of an extrovert and, hence, comfortable.”
My story would’ve been different if I’d started today as an actress-Shriya Saran
10:39 AM
Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; December 30, 2023)
In Hindi cinema, Shriya Saran doesn’t have as many films to boast of in her filmography, but in the South film industry, the actress made a mark long before we started cheering for pan-India films. When it comes to Bollywood, it is the Drishyam franchise that the audience identifies her with. In a chat with us, Shriya talks about how she wished she had got similar recognition in Hindi cinema, the opportunities the OTT medium offers and more.
‘B-Town thought I had South Indian features’
Talking about starting her career down South, Shriya, who hails from Haridwar, says, “I wanted to do South films because I felt the industry was very welcoming. They thought my features were a mix of South and North, whereas the industry folks in Mumbai thought I looked very South Indian.” Even though she has worked with top stars from the South, Shriya points out that she didn’t get the much-needed recognition as an actor in Bollywood.”
‘My work in the South industry never reached the Hindi audience’
Explaining why her work didn’t reach a wider audience, she says, “Today we are living in the times of OTT, which wasn’t the case back then. Jo main kaam South mein kar rahi thi, woh kaam Bollywood audience tak pahuchta nahi tha. Back then, we didn’t have access to movies across languages, the way we have today, thanks to OTT platforms. And South films did not release pan-India at that time. This is why people in Mumbai didn’t know much about my work. My professors from my college in Delhi refused to accept that I was an actor down South. My father had to convince them and tell them that I was working with stars like Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna, so that they could consider my low attendance in college and allow me to sit for my exams.”
‘Earlier, there was a lot that was lost in translation’
Shriya, who was seen in S S Rajamouli’s Oscar Award-winning pan-Indian film RRR (2022), is glad that the audience is receptive towards different kinds of cinema in various languages now. “Earlier, there was a lot that was lost in translation, which doesn’t happen today. Thanks to people like Mani Ratnam sir, who I guess was one of the first filmmakers to have released a film in multiple languages. Even Shankar sir (maker of films like Sivaji: The Boss, Enthiran and 2.0) did that. All cinema is under one umbrella today,” says Shriya, who hoped her films like Sivaji: The Boss (2007), Manam (2014), Chatrapathi (2005) and Tagore (2003) had a pan-India release.
She adds, “These films were pan-Indian films as they were not limited to one kind of audience. The subjects they revolved around were pan-India. Drishyam, too, was a pan-India story, where the idea was about protecting your family.”
‘OTT has certainly shown us a shift in storytelling’
Talking about the changes digital platforms have brought about and what she misses about the earlier times, she says, “I wish OTT platforms were there when I started off because the actors working today have such amazing opportunities. The audience base is massive, and even with one show, you can go places. OTT has certainly shown us a shift in storytelling. I feel that if I had started out in today’s times, in the presence of OTT, social media and pan-Indian films, my career would have been a different story. Having said that, those days were also magical, beautiful and raw in their own way.”
‘It’s been a major shift for my husband Andrei’
Shriya married her Russian boyfriend, Andrei Koscheev, in 2018. She shares, “It’s been a major shift for him. He’s a sales head with a corporate firm and travels from Andheri to Thane to his office every day. It’s a very different life for him. He had a countryside house overlooking a lake and mountains, drove a convertible car and even went sailing. However, he loves his time in India. He only eats Indian food now, like roti-sabzi and also loves golgappas.”
The hero always takes more money home-Shriya Saran
2:47 PM
Actor Shriya Saran says the gender pay gap is a reality for most women in film, be it in front of the camera or behind
Sugandha Rawal (HINDUSTAN TIMES; October 28, 2023)
Two decades on, actor Shriya Saran still hesitates to ask for the fees she thinks she deserves. She admits that the gender pay gap is a reality that will continue to plague the industry for long.
“It’ll take some time to happen in the Hindi film industry. The pay [gap] is real, except maybe for someone like (actor) Priyanka Chopra Jonas,” she says, adding, “At the end of the day, you have to get up and go to work. Nothing will change so soon. The reality is that the hero always takes home more money, no matter what the length of his role was.”
At the same time, the RRR (2022) and Drishyam actor stresses that the system “is changing because of all the conversations” and growing awareness around it. “Having a dialogue is important. One must be hopeful and take heart in the fact that things are changing slowly,” the 40-year-old says.
“The more content-driven cinema we have, the more potential there is for content to become the main hero. Then, we need to back it up with strong female performances. And there is no dearth of strong women performers in India. When they start taking control of things — which they are gradually — things will shift and pay parity will become a reality,” Saran elaborates.
Despite the surge in strong stories and characters based around women across formats, Saran wants to see more women in non-acting roles, too. “It’ll truly be a female-driven industry when the people who are taking the money back home are women, and not just in front of the camera but behind it, too,” she wraps up.
Travelling will undoubtedly help Radha develop a plethora of skills and create lasting memories-Shriya Saran
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Madhupriti Mitra (HINDUSTAN TIMES; October 11, 2023)
From exploring enchanting international destinations to immersing herself in the diverse cultures of India, Shriya Saran has consistently set remarkable travel goals over the years. Recently, the actor celebrates her 40th birthday in Kerala along with her family, as she wanted her toddler to soak up the rich tapestry of Indian culture.
“I made the choice of visiting Kovallam with my daughter to let her experience the serene environment. Also, my husband, Andrei Koscheev, had a strong desire to visit Kerala. While we spent limited time there, it was an absolutely amazing experience,” she says, adding, “We were in awe of the caves and the beaches that surrounded us. We also made a thrilling road trip to Kabini, where we savoured the flavours of Karnataka cuisine. The place offered authentic delicacies that were different from our usual culinary experiences.”
The Drishyam 2 (2022) actor and her husband want their daughter Radha to explore as many wonders of India as possible.
“I want my two-year-old to visit the Ellora Caves (Maharashtra) and other remarkable places. We still have a plethora of unexplored destinations in the eastern part of India, such as Darjeeling (West Bengal) and Assam. And I’m eager to take my daughter and husband to Hampi (Karnataka) and show them the rich culture, food and temples of Chettinad as well,” Saran says.
The RRR (2022) actor took the initiative to introduce her daughter to travel at a very young age by visiting Russia when she was just seven months old.
“It breaks the monotony of being confined to the familiarity of home. Just like Radha developed a fondness for pasta during her time in Italy, she has also discovered her taste preferences through our adventures. While exploring different cuisines during our travels, she sometimes finds them delightful, while other times they fail to impress her,” Saran added.
She believes planning a vacation with kids needs careful planning, especially when choosing the right destination. “It should align with their interests and preferences. There’s no point in taking them to a place where they won’t enjoy or cherish the experiences, as those moments will fade away from their memories. However, if you introduce them to an intriguing place where they can revel in the joy of just being there, they will undoubtedly develop a plethora of skills and create lasting memories,” she concludes.
In my head, I don’t feel 40. In fact, I feel like I am 18-Shriya Saran
9:37 AM
Sugandha Rawal (HINDUSTAN TIMES; September 11, 2023)
Shriya Saran turns 40 today and doesn’t want to be hush-hush about it. She’s embracing her age as she believes it’s no longer a hindrance for female actors in the industry. “I’m entering the 40-year club today. While we need to be healthier and fitter, I don’t think age matters,” the actor says, adding, “In my head, I don’t feel 40. In fact, I feel like I am 18, because I have that kind of energy and also with [regard to] the work that I am getting to do nowadays”.
She credits this forward thinking to actors Kajol and Kareena Kapoor Khan, who have broken the glass ceiling for other female actors. “They have opened up things for us and we followed in their path. Kajol didn’t give a s**t about the world; she got married when she wanted to, had a kid and returned [to work] when she wanted to. Kareena worked all throughout her pregnancies. I didn’t have the guts [to do that] when I was pregnant. They’ve shown another level of confidence and I respect that,” says the Kabzaa actor.
While Saran is still big on birthday celebrations, becoming a mother has given her a new perspective: “I’ve realised my birthday is a day [of celebration for] my mother. I wanted to do something special for my parents, but since my father underwent knee surgery, I will do it later on.”
SHRIYA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
“I will be travelling a lot for my birthday. I will be going to Kovalam with my daughter Radha and husband Andrei Koscheev, who hasn’t been to Kerala. Later, I want to go to Maldives and Kashmir as well.”
My aim is to get Kathak back into the mainstream-Shriya Saran
8:17 AM
Shriya, who is trained in Kathak, laments people’s declining interest in the dance form; aims to revive it in mainstream
Hiren Kotwani (MID-DAY; December 29, 2022)
Shriya Saran is the happiest in front of a camera. Or when she is on the stage, in a dance recital. The actor, a trained Kathak dancer, has been missing the stage of late. “In India, classical dance performances seem to be on a steady decline,” she observes.
“It takes a long time, extensive practice and immense perseverance to learn a classical dance form. However, over the years, the audience’s size for such performances has decreased. Consequently, enough stage performances are not happening.”
The actor, who was recently seen in Drishyam 2, wants to revive the dance form in the mainstream. She cites the example of veteran actor Hema Malini, who, with her performances, has put the spotlight on Bharatanatyam. “Apart from shooting movies, Hema ji devotes ample time to rehearsals and performances. She is an inspiration for all of us.”
While she has yet to figure out the way forward, Saran believes that encouraging children to take up Kathak should be the first step. “Dance teachers are complaining that there are not enough students. While in south India, parents are keen that their children learn the classical dance forms, it is not as popular in Mumbai. My aim is to get Kathak back into the mainstream. I also want to make it more modern.”
I don’t read trolls, says Shriya Saran on social media hate over PDA
8:31 AM
Ashish Kumar Singh (HINDUSTAN TIMES; December 18, 2022)
Apart from making waves with her performances in box-office hits such as RRR and Drishyam 2, Shriya Saran has also been making headlines for her personal life. The actor, who recently got trolled for packing PDA with husband Andrei Koscheev on red carpet events, says ignorance is bliss when it comes to social media trolls.
“It (PDA) is very innocent. I don’t know if I have hurt some people; then I am sorry. But I don’t read trolls at all,” says the actor, who will soon be seen in two projects — Music School and Kabzaa.
On the work front, the 40-year-old says she is excited to see if she gets more work in Bollywood after being a part of the Ajay Devgn-starrer. “I just hope something nice comes my way. I would love to work in my mother tongue but I am partial towards both Bollywood and South cinema. I have grown up learning Hindi and I have grown up getting a lot of love from South. I have learnt cinema in South and the language I speak is Hindi,” she tells us.
She further points out how actors from Bollywood have also shifted to the south film industry. “The lines have merged now,” says Saran adding, “One good thing that happened with Covid-19 was people had a lot of time to consume new content. And, then it did not matter what language the content is in. Eventually, you realize there is no point you confine to one language because honestly, it does not matter. The subject is what matters and people are now willing to experiment.”
Three songs of The Sound Of Music recreated in Shriya Saran's film Music School
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Actor Shriya on how 'The Sound Of Music's' three songs, including 'Do Re Mi' and 'My Favourite Things', have been recreated for her film, 'Music School'
Hiren Kotwani (MID-DAY; December 13, 2022)
Haven’t we all watched the classic, 'The Sound Of Music' (1965), humming with Julie Andrews to Do re mi and My favourite things? Shriya Saran, a die-hard fan of the musical, is one of us in that regard. Which is why her 2023 summer release, 'Music School', took her back to her childhood days. In a unique move, the Papa Rao Biyyala-directed venture features three evergreen songs from 'The Sound Of Music — Do Re Mi', 'Sixteen Going On Seventeen', and 'My Favourite Things'. Before the film went on floors in Goa in 2021, the ditties were orchestrated by the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the project.
Saran, who plays a music teacher in the drama that also stars Sharman Joshi, says it’s a dream come true to relive the Hollywood gem through its iconic songs. “It was the first film I ever watched. I was very young at that time, and watched it several times on the VCR,” she recalls. “The director [Biyyala] took the script to the makers of 'The Sound Of Music'. They loved it and gave the rights to use the songs. Since the film’s release, its songs have never played in any [other] movie. So, to use them in our film after 57 years [since its release] is a privilege.”
Music School has been shot largely in Hindi, and will also be released in Tamil and Telugu. The drama examines how the Indian education system and parents pressure children to devote long hours to studies so that they can go on to pursue profitable careers, thus denying them their childhood. In the film, the students are seen enacting The Sound Of Music as a play, thus making way for the songs.
Meanwhile, the movie’s original soundtrack and background score have been composed by music maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The director was well aware that the music would be keenly awaited after the incorporation of the Hollywood songs, and hence, ensured that the background score was recorded with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra under the supervision of Ilaiyaraaja.
My husband loves the Drishyam franchise. He cried a little after watching Tadka-Shriya Saran
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Having moved to Spain in 2018 after marriage, Drishyam 2 actor Shriya says daughter’s arrival and post-pandemic perspective made her return to Mumbai for good
Hiren Kotwani (MID-DAY; November 23, 2022)
In Shriya Saran’s words, she was a “bohemian” spirit, calling different parts of the world her home. If she spent her formative years in Haridwar, her subsequent years brought her to Mumbai. The actor felt equally at home in Spain, where she moved after tying the knot with Russian beau Andrei Koscheev in April 2018. But motherhood brings with it unexpected pangs. After giving birth to daughter Radha in January 2021, Saran felt an urge to return to her roots in Mumbai.
“It was almost an overnight decision after Radha’s birth. Before she was born, I was a bohemian, gallivanting from one place to another with Andrei. The Coronavirus pandemic changed a lot of things for us, as it did for most people. I needed family, a home to come back to,” she smiles.
When in Spain, Saran was initially happy to take things slow on the work front. But the artiste in her soon started missing the frenetic pace of shoots. A month after Radha’s birth in January 2021, Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam 2 dropped online. That set the ball rolling on the Hindi sequel, which would star her alongside Ajay Devgn and Tabu. Radha was seven-and-a-half months old when Saran started prepping to get back to work.
“Andrei used to take care of her while I would go for my yoga and workouts. We first stayed in Madrid, then Barcelona. When I wanted to return to acting, Andrei supported me. He decided to move to Mumbai and start his import-export business here.”
The couple, who returned to the city in the second half of 2021, first stayed in Bandra, then moved to Lokhandwala, where her parents stay. “I needed my mom’s help. If she has to go out, and Andrei has his meetings, I stay with Radha. Plus, COVID has been hard. So, it’s great to have your family around.”
How has Koscheev adapted to the change? “He loves challenges. He was excited about moving to Mumbai. He loves that I am independent, and always encourages me.” What does he say about her performances? “He loves the Drishyam franchise. He cried a little after watching Tadka,” shares Saran, who has Kannada film Kabzaa, and the Telugu movie, Music School, in the pipeline.
I didn’t tell Andrei Koscheev he doesn’t need to fast for Karva Chauth, he only found out this year-Shriya Saran
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Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; November 19, 2022)
Last seen together in a blockbuster (RRR) that took the global audience by storm, Shriya Saran is back with Ajay Devgn in Drishyam 2 as his wife, Nandini Salgaonkar. She married Russian entrepreneur Andrei Koscheev in 2018 and welcomed their first child, Radha Saran Koscheev, who was born in Barcelona last year. In an interview with Bombay Times, the actress talks about sharing screen space with Ajay and Tabu in Drishyam 2, her return to Mumbai, her gypsy soul finding an anchor in her daughter and the changing culture of films. Read on…
You are back as Nandini Salgaonkar in Drishyam 2. How has the journey with the character been this time around?
Director Abhishek Pathak has pushed the envelope further this time around. It’s a strong character and though she is helpless, she wants to protect the family. It’s a well-written character that you can relate to, and the scenes are extremely intense… I would say even more than the previous film. I know the crux of the story, but I haven’t watched the Malayalam original. I think it’s better to approach a different language adaptation as a standalone film, as it has its own style and treatment.
What was it like to work with Ajay and Tabu?
Ajay doesn’t talk much, he is a man of few words and gives you enough room to react as an actor. Maintaining that longevity as an actor for decades isn’t easy and he has achieved that. He acts, has directed and produced films… it’s inspiring to work with someone who is constantly reinventing and growing. I love to work with Tabu as well. She is so easy to talk to and is involved in every scene.
Your Indo-Russian real-life love story is what fairytales are made of. How did you meet your husband?
It was very random. We met on a boat in the Maldives and there was an instant connect. We both love travelling, are self-made and started working from a young age. His mom’s a teacher and dad’s an engineer, we had similar upbringing and background. We knew it might work. From the time we met, we travelled everywhere together for a year, and then our parents suggested we get married. We got married a year later on the same day that we had met for the first time (April 19).
What are the pros and cons of a cross-cultural marriage?
Of course, you need to explain a few things, but there’s a lot of beauty in diversity. I didn’t tell him that he doesn’t need to fast for Karva Chauth, he only found out this year that he didn’t need to (laughs). He has been fasting with me before that. He loves rajma chawal, roti sabji and ghar ka khaana over restaurant food. He is completely Indian now.
What does your husband Andrei think of the celebrity and paparazzi culture here?
We are based in Mumbai now as my work really got intense. He is quite funny and he loves the paps. For a Halloween bash, we were both dressed as Mumbai cops, and he enjoyed it. He kisses me when someone’s taking a picture because it’s cute. He is still learning the cultural differences as to how it’s not common for people to kiss in public here. He knew that I was an actor before he came here, but he didn’t know that I was a known face. He is not overwhelmed by the shutterbugs at all. I think my baby loves the cameras as well.
Has motherhood changed your perspective towards life?
It has taught me a lot. Yes, our lives have changed. We had a bohemian lifestyle, where we wouldn’t follow a set pattern. After marriage, we decided to go to Spain out of nowhere because we wanted to learn a new language or start a business. For some reason, that didn’t happen, so we went to South America instead and lived there for months. I would head back to India for my films and then go to London, we were constantly on the go. During the pandemic, our daughter was born, and our lives are drastically different now. She is like an anchorin our lives, and every life-changing experience makes you a better actor
Is it tough being a globetrotting working mom?
The moment your child is born and you hold your baby, your heart is no longer yours. It changes you forever. Becoming a mother was beautiful, and I wanted to get back to work for her. I wanted her to know that I am a working mom and have always been a hard-working woman. Also, getting back wasn’t easy. I had to shed all my post-pregnancy weight and get back into shape within seven months. It was extremely hard, but the toughest was to leave her at home and go to work. I want the best for her, but I also want her to see who I am. The first time I travelled for work without her, I couldn’t sleep at night. You constantly ask yourself if you are doing the right thing. Perhaps, I am more serious about my work now because when she sees my films, I want her to say, ‘Mamma, that was great. I am happy you did this.’ She is 22 months old and says ‘Bye’ when I leave and hugs me when I return. I want her to be a child who sees that you need to work hard for the things you want.
#IFFI2022: Gala premieres and special screenings of Indian films planned by NFDC
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Niharika Lal (BOMBAY TIMES; November 15, 2022)
At the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) this year, the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) has introduced a new segment — Gala Premieres and Special Screenings. As a part of the initiative, some of the most anticipated Indian films and series of the year will be screened at the festival. In addition to this, the festival will also invite cine stars to introduce their films at the festival and interact with fans.
OTT FINDS A PLACE OF PRIDE
Last year, for the first time ever, IFFI featured screenings and masterclasses by OTT players. Not only were stars from shows on streaming platforms featured prominently at the fest, but cine buffs also saw premieres of major OTT movies. Taking the collaboration forward, this year also, IFFI has invited major OTT players to participate in the film festival.
The fourth season of the Israeli television series Fauda, Neeraj Pandey’s series Khakee: The Bihar Saga, which is set in Bihar and features Karan Tacker, web series Lost, starring Yami Gautam, and Tamil web series Vadhandhi will be screened this year.
A GALA AFFAIR
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur, said in a statement, “We believe that the 53rd IFFI will be a grand success by enthralling all the festival attendees.” According to IFFI officials, Ajay Devgn will be attending the Drishyam 2 premiere with Shriya Saran, and Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon will be present at the screening of Bhediya. Ravinder Bhakar, MD, NFDC, added, “The Gala Premiere segment is an exclusive event, which is the highlight of IFFI this year. We have a line-up of big stars from the Indian film fraternity who will showcase their films at the event and walk the red carpet.”
A LONG LINE-UP OF FILM SCREENINGS PLANNED
Anvitaa Dutt’s Qala, starring Babil Khan and Tripti Dimri, and Pawan Wadeyar’s Kannada film Raymo will be screened at the fest as well. IFFI will also celebrate Satyajit Ray’s works. Ananth Mahadevan’s Busan International Film Festival selection The Storyteller, starring Paresh Rawal and Adil Hussain and based on Satyajit Ray’s short story Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro, will also be screened.
Interactions – a collection of 12 short films by 12 directors – and Pushan Kriplani’s Goldfish, starring Deepti Naval and Kalki Koechlin, are also a highlight of the Indian premieres section. Filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s short film Elephant In The Room (Malayalam), based on a true story on how an entire village in Kerala came together to form an elephant corridor, is a part of the Interactions series.
Special screenings of Pan Nalin’s Chhello Show (The Last Show) and Madhur Bhandarkar’s India Lockdown will also be held at the festival.
Shriya Saran roped in for R Chandru’s pan-India film Kabzaa
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BOMBAY TIMES (March 8, 2022)
Filmmaker R Chandru was keen to cast a heroine with pan-India appeal for his upcoming directorial, Kabzaa. The director, who has roped in Shriya Saran to play the female lead, picked Women’s Day to make the announcement.
“Since Kabzaa is a multilingual film, we were looking for a pan-India face, someone who has made a name across multiple languages. After much thought, we signed Shriya, who is the perfect choice for the role. She has made a name for herself in multiple languages and has worked with some of the top heroes like Rajinikanth, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Ajay Devgn. She will now be working with Upendra for the first time,” says R Chandru. The film brings together Upendra and Kichcha Sudeep once again after the Kannada movie, Mukunda Murari.
The film, a gangster drama, is set between 1940 and 1980 and will feature Shriya as the queen of the underworld don, played by Upendra. She will sport a retro look reflecting that era. The ensemble cast also includes Jagapathi Babu, Rahul Dev, Anup Revanna, Kabir Duhan Singh, Danish Akhtar Saifi and Kota Srinivasa Rao, among others.
Shriya will begin shooting for Kabzaa today with Upendra and other cast members. “Kabzaa is being made on a big canvas, and we have been working on the project over the last three years. The film is in its last phase of shooting and will be completed after a 30-day schedule,” the director said. Kabzaa's music is scored by Ravi Basrur with cinematography by A J Shetty.
The pan-India film presented by MTB Nagaraj is produced by R Chandru under the banner of Shri Siddheshwara Enterprises.
The plan was to visit Barcelona for just 2 weeks; I have come back 2 years later, with a beautiful baby-Shriya Saran
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Suhas Yellapantula (BOMBAY TIMES; October 14, 2021)
For someone who has spent nearly two decades in showbiz, with the spotlight on her almost always, Shriya Saran is a strange paradox. She loves the limelight, sure. But she’s also a very private person who’s fiercely protective about her personal life. No wonder she managed to keep the news of the birth of her baby girl, Radha, a secret for a good 10 months. Despite seemingly living out her life on social media through the lockdown, Shriya had given no indication whatsoever of being pregnant or having delivered a child. How did she manage that, we asked. And she spilled the beans.
Excerpts from an exclusive chat with Shriya and her husband, Andrei Koscheev, on everything from the joys of parenthood to why they wanted to go through the process of pregnancy away from the limelight.
Congratulations Shriya and Andrei, how does it feel to be parents?
Shriya: It feels great! But it’s also quite surreal really, you know. When I went to Barcelona before lockdown, the plan was to visit for just two weeks. I had packed clothes for just two weeks... And then the lockdown happened and I was there all this while. I come back nearly two years later, with a beautiful baby. The journey has been incredible. Having a child is such an amazing feeling and we’re immensely grateful to be blessed with such a beautiful baby girl. She changed our lives completely and she’s teaching us to be better every day.
Andrei: Becoming parents is a beautiful experience. The whole journey has been wonderful for us, more so because for many months, Shriya and I raised the child alone. We learnt new things each day. The whole experience changed us forever.
What made you choose the name Radha?
Andrei: Shriya was talking to her mom on the phone before the baby was born. We had just found out that we were going to be having a baby girl. And then her mom just started calling her Radha Rani and I was like, ‘why?’ I asked because in Russian, ‘Radha’ means happiness. Both Russian and Hindi come from Sanskrit and ‘Radha’ in both our languages means happiness. And right there, we knew that was the name for our child. We weren’t considering any other option. We just decided in five minutes that she was Radha.
Shriya: In Barcelona, you have to register the name before a child is born. It’s a very emotional moment. You’re in labour, going through so much pain and you have to think of a name. At that point, when both of us looked at each other, we just knew that she was going to be called Radha.
Tell us about your pregnancy. How challenging was it to go through it during the lockdown in a foreign country?
Shriya: Pregnancy is such an intense process and it has so many ups and downs. You have good moments and there are times when you feel very emotionally drained out and tired. I did a lot of yoga. I was dancing every day; I did a lot of Kathak. I also went on long walks and kept pushing myself to be healthy and safe.
Andrei: We had a rule. She could have either ice cream or hot chocolate. Shriya always wanted to have both (laughs!).
Shriya, for someone who’s so outgoing, expressive and social media-friendly, it must have taken some effort to keep your pregnancy a secret. Was it a conscious choice to keep your pregnancy away from the limelight?
Shriya: Yes, I just wanted to be healthy and enjoy the process. I wanted to concentrate on this beautiful journey and experience every moment of it the way it is meant to be. I didn’t want any scrutiny or anyone telling me how I should look or behave. The whole time when I was pregnant and during delivery, it was my time with the child and I wanted to keep it to myself. It was important for me to keep it to myself and not share the news till I was ready. Now that I’m back and ready to get back to work, I feel like I’m ready to share this wonderful news with the rest of the world.
Andrei: Besides, it’s very difficult to hide a baby in Bandra (laughs!).
Yes! And that makes us wonder how did you manage to keep the child away from Mumbai’s paparazzi for so long...
Shriya: (Laughs!) It was extremely difficult. We had it all planned out. Everything was a process. We arrived at night and I went out first and then Andrei came. She’s just a child and we wanted to keep her away from the limelight.
Did having a baby influence your decision to move back to India from Spain?
Andrei: It happened very naturally. Once we had a child, we realised that you can’t keep travelling between three countries, especially during COVID times. My parents are in Russia and Shriya’s parents are here in Mumbai. We first went to Russia and spent a couple months there and then moved to India.
Shriya: I think the game changer was when we were in Russia. I couldn’t be vaccinated when I was pregnant and when I was nursing the baby. When we went to Russia, we both got Coronavirus. We found out literally four to five hours before we were flying out of Russia. I was in denial and I thought it was a mistake. But then symptoms started showing and then Andrei got it too and we had to go to the hospital. The hardest part was we couldn’t see Radha for 15 days. That’s when we decided to shift to India.
Andrei, how are you liking life in India?
I love it here. I feel very comfortable and positive about being here. I love Indian food. I now have Indian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It started during Shriya’s pregnancy, she could only eat Indian food at the time and I started eating a lot more Indian food then. So now, I’m used to it. I love all kinds of food.
They say that having a child changes your life forever. How has it been for the two of you?
Shriya: Yes, a child most certainly changes your life. She drives me to spend more time with her and be with her whenever she needs us. Even when I’m working, I constantly think of Radha.
Andrei: We want her to be proud of us. That gives us extra motivation to be the best version of ourselves and set the right example for our child. Because children, knowingly or unknowingly, end up copying everything you do. So we try to be the best parents that we can be.
I can’t wait for Andrei Koscheev to get a taste of Ganpati festivities in Mumbai-Shriya Saran
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Suhas Yellapantula (BOMBAY TIMES; September 12, 2021)
Having spent several lockdowns in Barcelona over the last year-and-a-half, it’s time for new beginnings for Shriya Saran. Last month, the actress moved back to India with her husband Andrei Koscheev and the duo are delighted to begin their new journey living together in Mumbai. “I’ve been wanting to get back to work and that required me to come back to India. Andrei, too, wanted to experience the culture here. He loves India and wants to explore it further. So we decided to move to Mumbai. My mom is thrilled to have me back home,” says Shriya.
The Drishyam actress is keen to show her husband, the vibrant culture that India has to offer, and says one of the best ways to do that is to show him how Ganesh Utsav is celebrated here. “Having lived in Mumbai for many years, I’ve always loved the way Ganesh Utsav is celebrated and I always wanted Andrei to experience that. During this time, it doesn’t matter which religion you belong to and where you come from – everyone comes together to celebrate. For the next few days, it’s going to be a carnival, and I can’t wait to experience it with Andrei,” she says, excitedly.
While Shriya’s excited to experience Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on the streets of Mumbai, she says the festivities at home will remain simple. “Ever since I was a child, Ganesh Chaturthi was a simple affair. Right from a young age, we decided against having POP idols at home. I’d always make a tiny Ganesha idol with clay and we would immerse it in a plant. For years, this has been our tradition and it’s going to be no different this year,” says Shriya, adding, “This year, I was excited to make my clay Ganesha from scratch. I hadn’t done it for a while, so it felt good to be making it again. We have a tulsi plant at home, so we plan to immerse the Ganesha there after a few days. It’s very soothing and therapeutic to see the Ganesha idol take new life in the plant.”
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, no matter how simple, are incomplete without good food. “Andrei’s in for a treat. The best part about festivals in India is all the delicious food that we get to eat and this is going to be no different. We’re going to be savouring all the homemade delicacies such as modaks and ladoos,” says Shriya.
Apart from making a Ganesha idol and gorging on good food, what Shriya is looking forward to soaking in the festive fervour with Andrei. “He doesn’t know what it’s going to be like. So, it’s going to be a surprise for him. Andrei is someone who loves to experience different cultures and I’m sure he would love this. The whole vibe during the festive season is something else. Everybody comes together to pray, dance, eat and celebrate. It’s a beautiful thing and I’m looking forward to the next few days of celebration,” adds Shriya.
It’ll be a privilege to step into Tabu’s character-Shriya Saran
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Suhas Yellapantula (BOMBAY TIMES; September 13, 2020)
Speculation is rife that Shriya Saran has been roped in to reprise Tabu’s role in Andhadhun in the film’s Telugu remake. Confirming she has been approached for the role, Shriya says she’s yet to sign the dotted line. “Yes, I was approached, but nothing has been finalised yet. We don’t know when things will get back on track (amid the pandemic). Also, I live in Barcelona and I’ll need to fly down to India, so there are a lot of logistics yet to be worked out,” she says, adding, “However, if it does happen, it’ll be a privilege to step into Tabu’s character. I’ve watched all her films and I find her work inspiring. Having said that, I’ll try to bring my own flavour to the character rather than try and imitate her. If I do end up doing the film, I hope to do justice to the character.”Meanwhile, it’s been over six months since Shriya entered a film set. The actress is itching to get back to work, but she’s also keen to see some of her films hit the screens once theatres reopen.
Just before the lockdown in March, Shriya had wrapped up shoot for S S Rajamouli’s upcoming film RRR, in which she plays a cameo. “Although it’s a cameo, it felt great to work with S S Rajamouli again after Chatrapathi (2005). He has a grand vision and he’s trying something very different. Just being on the sets of RRR made me feel like I was part of something very special. I hope this pandemic is over soon, so that they can wrap up the shoot and release the film,” says the actress.
Speaking about her cameo in the first-of-its-kind historical fiction, Shriya says, “It’s a small role and I’ll share the screen with Ajay Devgn. He’s a thorough professional and a great guy to be around. I had a great time working with him.”
Living in Spain, I got to see first hand how quickly COVID-19 turned our lives upside down-Shriya Saran
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As told to Suhas Yellapantula (BOMBAY TIMES; April 14, 2020)
I’ve been in lockdown for nearly a month now in Barcelona. It’s surreal how drastically things changed around me ever since Coronavirus first hit us. Living in Spain, one of the worst-hit countries, I got to see first-hand how quickly this virus turned our lives upside down. It all changed on March 13, when Andrei (Koscheev, husband) and I stepped out to celebrate our anniversary, unperturbed by the coronavirus. We had made a reservation, but when we got to the restaurant, we saw that it was shut. That’s when it dawned upon us that things are really serious; the whole of Spain was under lockdown. From then on, everything changed. The police passed a rule allowing only one person per household to step out, and that too, only if absolutely unavoidable. In fact, Andrei and I were once stopped by the cops, but since he is white and I’m brown, they didn’t realise we were together, so they let us go.Gradually, the gravity of the situation hit home as we started reading up more about the pandemic. To make matters worse, Andrei began to develop a dry cough and fever. We rushed to a hospital, but the doctors were overwhelmed and urged us to leave and self-isolate instead. “Chances are that even if he doesn’t have COVID-19, he will get it if he stays here,” the doctors told us. So, we decided to go home and self-isolate ourselves and get treatment at home. We slept in different rooms and maintained a safe distance from each other. Thankfully, he’s feeling better now, so I hope the worst is behind us.
Staying cooped up in one place is frustrating and I try to keep myself occupied — with yoga, meditation, cooking, reading, watching movies to take my mind off things. But no matter what, at 8 pm every day, everybody goes out to their balconies, to clap and sing together. It fills us all with that much-needed positivity in these trying times.Though things are getting better here, I miss India. I don’t know when I’ll be able to come home. My parents are in Mumbai and I’m constantly on video-call with them. My mum has shared some of her recipes and I’ve learnt to make them. But now I’m running out of spices and garam masala, so I’m worried that I won’t be able to eat desi food soon. My problems are trivial compared to the sufferings many are enduring due to the pandemic. So, when we light a candle every night or clap from our balconies, we must keep them in our thoughts too, and if we can, we should do something for them.
This pandemic will change the way we look at the environment. I think we will have greater appreciation for things we’ve always taken for granted. It’s a long road back to normalcy, but when all this is over, we will hopefully have a better world.
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