Mumbai, February 14 – Actress Sudha Chandran, who recently was on her way to seek blessings at the holy shrine of Sai Baba in Shirdi, shared a beautiful moment she experienced during her journey, which she undertook by the Vande Bharat train from Mumbai to Shirdi.
The actress praised the spirit and determination of the young women, calling them a true symbol of women empowerment.
In a post on her social media account, the veteran actress shared a picture of herself posing with a group of young women railway officials and staff members inside the Vande Bharat train coach. In the image shared by Sudha, the actress is seen wearing a simple beige kurta with a colorful dupatta, standing in the center with the uniformed staff members standing beside her. The women, dressed in formal black blazers and trousers, appear to be extremely delighted while taking a picture with the star actress.
Alongside the picture, Sudha wrote, “A symbol of Nari Shakti... I am so happy to see our young girls serving Indian Railways... traveling by Vande Bharat from Shirdi to Mumbai with these enterprising and energetic girls who hold key positions on this train... I am so proud of you girls... I love you all, and good luck to you all... Bless.”
Talking about Sudha Chandran, the actress has had an inspiring journey both in her personal and professional life.
Sudha, a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, lost her right leg in a road accident at the age of 16. Following medical complications, her leg had to be amputated. She was fitted with a Jaipur Foot prosthetic limb and went on to continue her life, facing all odds.
Her life story was immortalized in the critically acclaimed film ‘Nache Mayuri’, released in 1986, in which she portrayed herself. The film was later made in Hindi as well, and earned widespread love and recognition, further solidifying her position as a versatile performer in the entertainment industry.
The actress was loved for her portrayal of Ramona Sikand in the show 'Kahin Kissi Roz' in the year 2000. She played a negative role in the show, which was produced by Ekta Kapoor and became a superhit. Sudha, as Ramona, became a fashion icon with her stylish sarees and creative bindis.