Taking the centre stage on Day 1 of Goafest 2024, one of India’s acclaimed Writer and Film Director, Tahira Kashyap, captivated the audience by sharing personal anecdotes and professional experiences to illustrate how resilience and determination have been instrumental in her success. She has vowed that her female protagonists would never be relegated to marginal roles, instead, they would be dynamic characters who drive the narrative forward.
Moderated by Atika Farooqui, Celebrity Host and Actor, Kashyap was speaking in a session titled- ‘From Setbacks to Comebacks: The Power of Persistence’.
Candidly referring to the books she has written on womanhood and motherhood, Kashyap emphasised how every day and every hour in comparison to the previous one is different for women as they go through hardware upgrades a lot in her opinion.
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That being said, she also reflected on the various hardships that life can bring and expressed profound gratitude to the universe for her journey so far. In her views, it is her faith that had been a constant source of strength, empowering her to overcome obstacles.
Moreover, Kashyap also recognized that each person’s life is unique and acknowledged that everyone faces challenges and that it is their faith which enables them to persevere.
Picking from here, she also revealed that the reason behind her steadfast determination to create meaningful stories.
Furthermore, she also said, “My identity is no longer defined by my title, but by the relationships I cherish. I take immense pride in being known as a wife, mother, daughter, and Mrs. Tahira Kashyap. It’s the people in my life who give my existence meaning, and I’m humbled to be seen as a person, not just a professional label.”
Throughout the discussion, she underscored that setbacks are not the end but opportunities for growth and reinvention as her story itself offers a compelling reminder that persistence is key to overcoming challenges and achieving long-term success.
Falling in tune with the same, the session in its own way ascertained that it is the transformative power of perseverance in turning obstacles which makes them stepping stones.
Concludingly, she also elaborated on how personal commitment to growth and self-improvement has helped her embrace the challenges that came her way and in knowing that it would be her perspective and journey which will eventually shape her path.
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