Gulshan Devaiah has been appreciated for his powerful acting skills time and again. The actor is known to play different parts with utmost dedication and conviction. To celebrate Women’s Day with Filmfare, he spoke about the women in his life and their impact. In an exclusive chat he revealed that he has always been inspired by his mother.
Read on…
Who is the most inspiring woman in your life, and what makes her special?
My mother!! Pushpa : Fire nahin flower hai !! She’s the toughest, strongest person I know.
My grandmother, Aunts & 5 cousin sisters. I’ve spent most of my childhood with them and I’m emotionally the closest to them. My mother despite having major health problems, allowed me to leave home to pursue my dreams. She never said “don’t go, I need you to look after me” despite me being an only child. My parents don’t live with me in Mumbai.
What’s the greatest life lesson you’ve learnt from a woman in your life?
My mother taught me to stop complaining, not to run away & to always do my best with what I have..because that’s what she did.
Can you recall a moment when a woman’s resilience or kindness changed your perspective?
2008, when my mom said “Go live your dreams. If you need anything let me know “ .. ok not exactly her words but I paraphrase for effect without changing the meaning.
What’s one piece of advice from a woman that has stuck with you?
Be careful with your words and your money.
Go watch films in a theatre and in particular the female led films.
What changes would you like to see in society to support and uplift women more?
Better public toilets, more leisure time in life to watch films at the cinemas
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