Mumbai, April 5 Actor and author Lisa Ray celebrated her 54th birthday with a refreshingly honest and witty post on social media.
She spoke openly about her journey with hormonal changes and self-acceptance.
Sharing a video of herself dressed in a pink outfit, the actress reflected on how hormones once played a significant role in affecting not just her moods but also her sense of self.
In the video, Lisa is seen candidly discussing how hormones seemed to dictate everything – from her clothes to her patience levels.
She humorously pointed out that they "had opinions on everything," including her waistline and even her emotional responses.
The actress made it clear that she has now regained control.
She captioned the post with a powerful message that resonated with many:
"This is 54.
I used to stand in front of a full closet and insist I had nothing to wear.
The twist: it wasn't the clothes. It was the hormones. They had opinions. On my waistline. On my patience. On every zipper known to womankind.”
She added, "I've officially fired them as my stylist.
Hostile work environment.
Zero stars. Would not recommend. Now? I dress for strength. For ease. For the woman who survived the plot twists and kept her humour intact. Happy Birthday to me
Fifty-four and no longer asking my hormones - or ANYONE- for permission. 4/4/72”
On the professional front, Lisa Ray has had a diverse acting career across Indian and international cinema.
She gained prominence with films such as Kasoor, and also in critically acclaimed projects including Water, directed by Deepa Mehta.
Over the years, Lisa Ray has worked in Hindi, Tamil, and international productions, and has also appeared in television and digital projects.
On the personal front, Lisa inspired many by bravely facing her battle with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer, in 2009.
She had undergone treatment and later announced that she was cancer-free.