Shefali Shah admits she is a book hoarder: It's little things to look forward to
Mumbai, Aug 9
Actress Shefali Shah admitted that she is a book hoarder in her latest social media post.
Commemorating International Book Lovers Day, she uploaded a picture of herself posing with her huge pile of unread books.
Shefali explained that she loves to buy books and delays reading them as she enjoys the idea of having something to look forward to on the days she does not feel her best.
The 'Jalsa' actress penned on the photo-sharing app, "I am a book hoarder. I buy books knowing fully well that I have enough unread ones waiting for me at home. And yes, I am guilty of it... but I think I know why I do it. (sic)."
"Because life will have its slacks. There will be days when emotions feel too heavy, feelings feel too loud, or everything just feels a little... meh. And on those days, I know I have a friend waiting for me. A story I haven't met yet. A world I can disappear into for a while.
Maybe that's why I keep buying them. It's not just books I collect. It's little things to look forward to! (red heart emoji)," Shefali revealed.
Shefali keeps her Insta Family engaged with some glimpses from her daily life.
On Thursday, Shefali treated the netizens with a glimpse of a cherished handloom outfit from her wedding trousseau.
She claimed the attire had the "scent of new love" for her.
In the photographs published by Shefali on social media, she looked beautiful in a stunning saree with Bandhej-inspired print, accompanied by Ikat-style motifs and a temple-style zari border.
For the caption, she penned, "This one has been with me for years. It was part of my wedding trousseau, and somehow, it still has the scent of new love. Taking me back to moments each time I wore it. And it's timeless. Like our memories, eternal almost. That's the magic of handloom. Each time you wear it, you find a new magic that will continue growing alongside!"
— IANS
Reader Comments
Shefali is so relatable. I do the same thing - buy books, stack them, and feel this weird comfort just knowing they're there. It's like a safety net for bad days. And that saree story? So beautiful. Handloom really does carry memories.
Lovely perspective from Shefali. But honestly, we all need to admit that book hoarding is a real thing! 😄 My wife keeps telling me to finish reading before buying new ones, but there's something special about having stories waiting for you. Also, that handloom saree is gorgeous - we need to support our weavers more.
This is such a comforting way to think about books. The idea of a "friend waiting for you" is beautiful. And as someone who loves Indian handlooms, that saree is a masterpiece. Shefali always brings such authenticity to everything she shares.
I respect Shefali's honesty about book hoarding - it's a real thing! But I also feel we should actually read the books we buy. 😅 Still, her point about having something to look forward to is valid. Some days you just need that escape. And that handloom saree story is pure nostalgia!
Shefali Shah is such a gem! Her words about books being "friends waiting for you" is exactly how I feel. The book pile on my nightstand keeps growing, but each one feels like a promise of a better day. And that saree from her wedding trousseau - timeless! The "scent of new love" description gave me goosebumps. ❤️