Somy Ali Recalls Her Bollywood Days: 'We Worked Three Shifts Daily'
Actress Somy Ali, who enjoyed a successful stint in Bollywood during the 90s and now runs a US-based NGO No More Tears, took to social media to talk about her time in the movies. Sharing a video from one of her favourite films, Mafia, she wrote, “Movie: Mafia. 1996, but in the 90’s we did three shifts in one day. Hence, I worked on three movies in a single day. I would wake up at 4am to get ready and finish at 10pm.” She also mentions her friends from the industry who she loved working with. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Somy Ali (@realsomyali) She added. “I will never forget this movie because it was with the three nicest people in the world. @aapkadharam (Dharmendra) @razamurad1950 (Raza Murad) and Jay Mehta who was launched by his father, Mr. Pranlal Mehta. Jay was extraordinary for his first movie and perhaps the most decent human being I have ever worked with. I will always miss these good times and precious moments. Love and best wishes for all of you. Miss, Dharam ji, Raza bhai and Jay tons.” Somy appeared in several Bollywood films in the 1990s, such as Anth, Yaar Gaddar, and Aao Pyaar Karen. Though her film career was brief, she gained attention for her on-screen presence and off-screen headlines.
Actress Somy Ali, who enjoyed a successful stint in Bollywood during the 90s and now runs a US-based NGO No More Tears, took to social media to talk about her time in the movies. Sharing a video from one of her favourite films, Mafia, she wrote, “Movie: Mafia. 1996, but in the 90’s we did three shifts in one day. Hence, I worked on three movies in a single day. I would wake up at 4am to get ready and finish at 10pm.” She also mentions her friends from the industry who she loved working with.
She added. “I will never forget this movie because it was with the three nicest people in the world. @aapkadharam (Dharmendra) @razamurad1950 (Raza Murad) and Jay Mehta who was launched by his father, Mr. Pranlal Mehta. Jay was extraordinary for his first movie and perhaps the most decent human being I have ever worked with. I will always miss these good times and precious moments. Love and best wishes for all of you. Miss, Dharam ji, Raza bhai and Jay tons.” Somy appeared in several Bollywood films in the 1990s, such as Anth, Yaar Gaddar, and Aao Pyaar Karen. Though her film career was brief, she gained attention for her on-screen presence and off-screen headlines.
