There's so much written about my family, some true, mostly not true, and I felt that it's not something I want to… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda About Copy Share Image
Welcome to your reality check - social media is not your friend, your friends are your 'friends'; invest in them, trust me. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Friendship Copy Share Image
The modern brain is clogged with information, a huge percentage of which is non-essential to effective daily functioning. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Brain Copy Share Image
Of all the art forms that my family dabbles in, writing suits my temperament the most. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Art Copy Share Image
It seems like everyone is stretching themselves too thin and then crashing out in their 40s. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Crashing Copy Share Image
The physiological signs, of getting on in age, are enervatingly apparent. What creeps up on you insidiously are the changes of temperament. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Age Copy Share Image
I like getting under the skin of the protagonists of every book I read, it makes the whole story so much more… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Book Copy Share Image
Not just for tissue-holding folks, the empty nest syndrome is so pervasive, it can take over the most headstrong of parents. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Child Copy Share Image
Millennials may not put emphasis on traditional landmarks in child rearing but strive to bring up their kids to be well-adjusted, empathetic… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Child rearing Copy Share Image
Try scrolling through a regular teenager's Facebook or Instagram posts, everything is captioned with borrowed words or lyrics from songs, without any… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Done Copy Share Image
Instagram is an app, it is not a realistic representation of anyone's life - do not base your idea of what your… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda App Copy Share Image
Every one of us owes a debt to the people who have shaped our minds and influenced our thinking and very often… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Books Copy Share Image
I don't get the romance of airports. Families crying while waving off a member destined for far -off shores to make a… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Families Copy Share Image
I used to think I saw life in blacks or whites, turns out I was more grey. It is extremely liberating to… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Grey Copy Share Image
I know you think we are close because you follow me on Instagram and are privy to some of my life experiences.… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Bora bora Copy Share Image
Being an actor and a successful one at that, is the stuff fairy-tales are made of, as you reach unimaginable heights. But… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Actor Copy Share Image
I once bravely scrolled down one such 'comments' section and was appalled at the level people stoop to. For me, it is… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Family Copy Share Image
Men in their 40's grow a beard and presto! They've achieved Silver Fox status. Meanwhile, I am sitting in front of a… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Beard Copy Share Image
My mother has always been truthful and honest about my work. I rely on her opinion as it will be unbiased. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Always Copy Share Image
Another advantage millennials have over us Gen-Xers are the dads. They're engaged, involved and not afraid to strap on a Baby Bjorn. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Advantage Copy Share Image
I'm your regular Gen-Xer - married at 22, had my first child at 23 and my second at 26. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Child Copy Share Image
The more you expect out of a person, place or party, the higher your chances of disappointment. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Chances Copy Share Image
We are appropriating cultures, lifestyles, and language irresponsibly and passing it off as authentic; that's what troubles me the most. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Authentic Copy Share Image
You become adept at mixing different colours, looks and trends as you grow older. — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Become Copy Share Image
Young people are intimidating. But I really want them to like me. There is something about a group of teens that turns… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Intimidating Copy Share Image
For isn't that what unconditional love is - sacrificing a little bit of your own happiness so someone else can have theirs? — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Happiness Copy Share Image
Comfort has always been my biggest emphasis. So, while I do stay updated with trends, I won't wear something I know will… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Always Copy Share Image
If there are two things you must be by the time you hit your 40s - be kind and be educated. If… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Be kind Copy Share Image
I hate the monsoons! While everyone else is romanticising the sipping of garam chai and garam pakoras - it's a common tea-time… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Food Copy Share Image
It is true everyone is going to enjoy their 15 minutes of fame, but they're going to have to sell their souls… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda 15 minutes Copy Share Image
I had been a zealous writer of journals my whole life, and beginning my newspaper column gave me a huge sense of… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Black and white Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, neither of my grandfathers were alive by the time I decided I wanted to write a book. I wish I had… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Alive Copy Share Image
I met my brother when I was a month shy of my second birthday - he came into this world in style.… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Believe Copy Share Image
Gone are the days when imitation equalled flattery. What happens today, is essentially an entire generation looking outward - not for inspiration,… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Appropriation Copy Share Image
Books are great, but travel is the greatest teacher. If you have a choice, choose to travel. Not everywhere you go will… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Books Copy Share Image
I know it feels like time is infinite, it's the hubris of youth. Your 40s seem a lifetime away but really they… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Hubris Copy Share Image
Airports! The neon floodlit, recycled air filled, melodramatic hell of them. The purposeful mass migration of anxiety-ridden humans as they frantically navigate… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Dystopian Copy Share Image
Some people are comfortable in their skin. They walk in and own the room, make friends and conversation easily, everyone loves them,… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Communication Copy Share Image
So how did I find my voice? Motherhood. There is nothing like having your child dealt an injustice, no matter how small,… — Shweta Bachchan Nanda Children Copy Share Image
