Shefali Shah has never shied away from being real and relatable– whether it’s through her performances or her social media posts; and this has always been applauded by fans. In one such incident, Shefali took to her Instagram account share how being a heroine is not a piece of cake.

Posting a makeup-free selfie, Shefali wrote alongside: “It takes being one of a kind to be a heroine. Unfaltering grace, never ever tripping over traipsing tulle. Unwavering confidence, waltzing perched on vertigo heels. Undeterred beauty, no sweat stains no stink. Smooth skin devoid of goosebumps even. Thick-skinned? Oh, shut up! Thick hair, luxurious tresses, sometimes wound up in a careless knot like a secret and sometimes flowing like a tune. Not a polyphony but more like glissant. A nose sharp enough to sear through a burger that will never be consumed. Juliet or cougar, none have booger. Eyes, oh those beautiful, soulful, spectacular eyes. Those things of beauty, of which stye is never a style. Lashes thick enough to fan away goop. Those delicate hands that gesture, summon, invite, and dismiss with equal exquisiteness. No chipped nails, no bitten cuticles. Feet or flowers, one and the same, no crack, no scrape, not dry nor flaky. Perfect five toes when bare and a perfect three (toes), a Bermuda triangle to fit Jimmys’ shoes. These women were made from milk, oudh, roses, and saffron. These women were created to rise, rule, and blind us mortals without even trying. While l… well never mind!”

Fans Shower Appreciation

Following her post, fans responded with an outpouring of admiration. One of them wrote, “Your eyes speak volume…and we are all your EVER LOVING FANS and to me YOU ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN…every frame of yours I’ve seen again and again.” Another commented, “Some leading actresses look good even without makeup.” Another one said, “You are a sweetheart… it takes guts to post a picture like this. While the industry you are is full of show … you prove that the craft matters… super fan girl more power to you. Hope the others too show their real side so that most of the young girls don’t kill themselves in the beauty rush”