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Bollywood actress takes her first solo travel trip, felt like 'Ja Simran, ja. Jee le apni zindagi'
ET Online | March 6, 2025 7:02 PM CST

Synopsis

Shefali Shah talked about her solo trip and the responses she got on Instagram. She felt a moral dilemma about leaving her family and spending money but felt liberated afterward. Many women related to her post, some even decided to travel alone themselves. Her reflections resonated with others, embracing freedom and overcoming guilt.

Shefali Shah in Rishikesh.
Recently Shefali Shah opened up about her solo trip in an interview and shared the responses she received to her Instagram post about the travel. The Dil Dhadakne Do actress had confessed about feeling a moral dilemma which ranged from doubt to guilt about leaving her family behind and spending money on herself to travel alone. However, the experience left her liberated.

Shefali Shah expressed that the emotions she shared on her Instagram post resonated with many women, making them (emotions) feel validated. She mentioned receiving heartwarming responses, including messages from a few people who felt inspired to book their own trips. Reflecting on her experience, she emphasized how glad she was to have taken the solo journey and to have written about it. She felt the post was deeply relatable because it came straight from the heart.

What was the post about?

Shefali Shah reflected on her solo trip, a journey that almost didn’t happen due to the challenge of aligning her family’s schedules. Despite countless discussions and destination debates—from Rishikesh to Sri Lanka—her sons and husband ultimately backed out, leaving her disappointed. Torn between guilt and self-indulgence, she battled deep-rooted middle-class values that question, “What will you even do alone?” and “Isn’t it too expensive?” But she refused to wait endlessly, chose nature, relaxation, and solitude. Overcoming hesitation, she booked the trip, declaring to herself, “Ja Simran, ja. Jee le apni zindagi.”


Internet reacted

Maharani of Baroda, Radhikaraje Gaekwad praised the post, calling it one of the most genuine, relatable, and heartfelt reflections she had come across, further deepening her admiration for Shefali Shah. Another person appreciated how beautifully the post captured the intricate emotions of a woman’s mind, resonating with countless others who juggle endless responsibilities or burden themselves with guilt and expectations. Encouraging the idea of embracing freedom, they celebrated the message of letting go. Someone else expressed excitement, believing this marked the beginning of Shefali’s solo travel journey, assuring her that she would feel immensely proud of herself.

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