In a remarkable turn of events, Sushmita Sen has been garnering widespread acclaim for her outstanding portrayal of Shree Gauri Sawant in the gripping web series Taali. The series, which delves into the life of the courageous transgender activist, has resonated with viewers and even caught the attention of fellow Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who expressed her admiration in an Instagram video.
Shetty took to social media to share her thoughts about the show, posting a video where she gave claps and exclaimed, “Waah, waah, waah. I started the video by doing this (slow clapping). Kyunki main jitna bhi bolungi woh Kam hi padega iss show ke liye. Kaunsa show? Taali! (Laughs). I just binged watched the entire season and I have to say that it is one of the most thought-provoking shows.” Having binge-watched the entire season, Shilpa was profoundly moved, stating that it stands as one of the most thought-provoking shows she has encountered.
Expressing her emotional connection with the series, Shilpa remarked, “Main bhaut emotional bhi hui. Taali, you know, talks about the life of Shreegauri Sawant, a transgender activist jinhone India ke third gender ke rights aur recognition ke liye ladai ladi thi. A community whose voice cannot be suppressed anymore. The narrative, its really intense, making you question so much. Gauri's fight is the story to be told, heard and celebrated.”
Shilpa goes on to shower praise upon Sushmita Sen's remarkable performance, concluding the video with heartfelt applause. She commended Sushmita, saying, “And Sushmita ke baare mein main kya kahun. You were just brilliant Sush! You embraced the role so effortlessly and you shine so bright, doing complete justice to the story. A big Taali for you! (Claps and laughs).”
Complementing her video tribute, Shilpa penned a heartfelt note, lauding Sushmita and the show Taali. In her caption, she expressed, “Just wanted to appreciate all the clap-worthy work on #Taali! The way @shreegaurisawant’s life and vision were portrayed was brave and heart-wrenching! @sushmitasen47 is brilliant and shines in this show. Hats off to the entire team. I loved it, this is a must watch on @officialjiocinema so that we as a society can become more accepting and kind #QualityContent #SSKrecommends #MustWatch.”
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Taali, directed by Ravi Jadhav and featuring an ensemble cast, including Krutika Deo, Ankur Bhatia, Aishwarya Narkar, Suvrat Joshi, Hemangi Kavi, Meenakshi Chugh, and Maya Rachel McManus, narrates the inspirational journey of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant. The biographical drama made its exclusive debut on JioCinema on August 15.
Meanwhile, Shilpa Shetty is gearing up for her upcoming film Sukhee, where she stars alongside Amit Sadh. Additionally, she is set to feature in the web series Indian Police Force, directed by Rohit Shetty and co-starring Sidharth Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi.
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