From Monsoon Wedding to Delhi Crime: Shefali Shah on Her Journey | The Faye D'Souza Show

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Shefali Shah is one of India’s most powerful actors — but her journey hasn’t followed the typical Bollywood script. In this candid conversation with Faye D’Souza, Shefali opens up about the roles that didn’t come her way, the years spent waiting instead of working, and why she chose to step back from the spotlight. In this episode, she talks about: – Her breakout moments in Satya and Monsoon Wedding – Walking away from her career to prioritise family – Imposter syndrome and the fear of not being good enough – How stars are treated on sets vs other actors – Ageing in an industry obsessed with youth – Why she believes “ageing gracefully is a myth” – The cost of choosing integrity over visibility – Her reflections on turning 50, feminism, and finding her own voice This is an honest, funny, and vulnerable conversation with an actor who’s never followed the crowd — and whose story is far from ordinary. 00:00 – 1:56: Promo 1:56 – 2:07: Introduction 2:07 – 7:18: How was Shefali Shah’s career before Monsoon Wedding? 7:18 – 13:39: What was it like to shoot Monsoon Wedding? 13:39 – 17:01: How has the treatment on sets for working mothers changed over the years? 17:01 – 18:35: Has Shefali Shah faced imposter syndrome? 18:35 – 20:56: Has Shefali Shah ever come across professional failure? 20:56 – 22:55: How did Delhi Crime happen? 22:55 – 26:16: How did it feel to play the character of Vartika Jha? 26:16 – 29:44: Shefali Shah’s take on what being 50 feels like 29:44 – 31:38: What Shefali Shah would do differently if she could go back in time 31:38 – 35:39: Shefali Shah’s advice for young actors who are just starting out their career 35:39 – 36:42: Did marrying a big director affect Shefali Shah’s career? 36:42 – 37:13: More about Shefali Shah’s new project 37:13 – 37:53: What was it like for Shefali Shah, being directed by her husband for the first time? 37:53 – 39:23: What does recognised success feel like? 39:23 – 42:25: A take on what it felt like working on Dil Dhadakne Do 42:25 – 52:18: Are we overlooking men in our zest to recognise women’s contribution? 52:18 – 53:23: What is Shefali Shah’s biggest teaching to her kids? 53:23 – 53:32: End #shefalishah #fayedsouzashow #fayedsouza #bollywood #indianactress #delhicrime #satya #monsoonwedding #womeninfilm #actingjourney #impostersyndrome #careerbreak #ageinginbollywood #honestconversation #realstories #behindthescenes #indianfilmindustry #femaleactors #bollywoodjourney #slowburnsuccess Join my channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzI8K9xO_5E-4iCP7Km6cRQ/join For more news and updates, download the Beatroot News App: https://www.beatrootnews.com/download Follow Faye D’Souza on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fayedsouza Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fayedsouza Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FayeDSouzaOfficial