NYC brings out a different side of me. Something more authentic, genuine and happier. It makes me want to sing out this song loud as I walk the roads. It is freedom, liberating, and even the tough parts and the pain comes with a rainbow at the end of it. Ever since I moved back, I’ve been trying to live that side of me no matter where I am. And four years later, I still haven’t fully figured it out. Society, hate, trolls and the pressure to live confined in a box is stifling. I stopped trying to break through and bent under the pressure instead. I love this city, I love my people, ‘Madras is an emotion’ is true. I’ve always been proud of being Tamilian, so the flak I get for my accent/pronunciation sometimes does hurt, but only because of the feeling of invalidation that comes with it. I want to be my free-er self here and I’m a little disappointed in myself that I let the confines get to me. I also know many of my peers/friends who feel similarly but it’s hard to put into words. So here’s to finding the courage and thick skin to be who you truly are, no matter where you are and what people say ✨ 📷: @tarunkoliyot (by far one of my favorite photo series, will definitely post more from it coz 🤌🏼) Makeup by my beautiful @spacelordnova Fav pants from my baby girl @neha.nathan (Authentic self, New York, New York diaries, New York City magic, Chennai, Madras, Chennaiite, Madras is an emotion, Authenticity, Finding yourself, Artist, actor, Tamil girl, female artist, female writer)
NYC brings out a different side of me. Something more authentic, genuine and happier. It makes me want to sing out this song loud as I walk the roads. It is freedom, liberating, and even the tough parts and the pain comes with a rainbow at the end of it. Ever since I moved back, I’ve been trying to live that side of me no matter where I am. And four years later, I still haven’t fully figured it out. Society, hate, trolls and the pressure to live confined in a box is stifling. I stopped trying to break through and bent under the pressure instead. I love this city, I love my people, ‘Madras is an emotion’ is true. I’ve always been proud of being Tamilian, so the flak I get for my accent/pronunciation sometimes does hurt, but only because of the feeling of invalidation that comes with it. I want to be my free-er self here and I’m a little disappointed in myself that I let the confines get to me. I also know many of my peers/friends who feel similarly but it’s hard to put into words. So here’s to finding the courage and thick skin to be who you truly are, no matter where you are and what people say ✨ 📷: @tarunkoliyot (by far one of my favorite photo series, will definitely post more from it coz 🤌🏼) Makeup by my beautiful @spacelordnova Fav pants from my baby girl @neha.nathan (Authentic self, New York, New York diaries, New York City magic, Chennai, Madras, Chennaiite, Madras is an emotion, Authenticity, Finding yourself, Artist, actor, Tamil girl, female artist, female writer)
NYC brings out a different side of me. Something more authentic, genuine and happier. It makes me want to sing out this song loud as I walk the roads. It is freedom, liberating, and even the tough parts and the pain comes with a rainbow at the end of it. Ever since I moved back, I’ve been trying to live that side of me no matter where I am. And four years later, I still haven’t fully figured it out. Society, hate, trolls and the pressure to live confined in a box is stifling. I stopped trying to break through and bent under the pressure instead. I love this city, I love my people, ‘Madras is an emotion’ is true. I’ve always been proud of being Tamilian, so the flak I get for my accent/pronunciation sometimes does hurt, but only because of the feeling of invalidation that comes with it. I want to be my free-er self here and I’m a little disappointed in myself that I let the confines get to me. I also know many of my peers/friends who feel similarly but it’s hard to put into words. So here’s to finding the courage and thick skin to be who you truly are, no matter where you are and what people say ✨ 📷: @tarunkoliyot (by far one of my favorite photo series, will definitely post more from it coz 🤌🏼) Makeup by my beautiful @spacelordnova Fav pants from my baby girl @neha.nathan (Authentic self, New York, New York diaries, New York City magic, Chennai, Madras, Chennaiite, Madras is an emotion, Authenticity, Finding yourself, Artist, actor, Tamil girl, female artist, female writer)
NYC brings out a different side of me. Something more authentic, genuine and happier. It makes me want to sing out this song loud as I walk the roads. It is freedom, liberating, and even the tough parts and the pain comes with a rainbow at the end of it. Ever since I moved back, I’ve been trying to live that side of me no matter where I am. And four years later, I still haven’t fully figured it out. Society, hate, trolls and the pressure to live confined in a box is stifling. I stopped trying to break through and bent under the pressure instead. I love this city, I love my people, ‘Madras is an emotion’ is true. I’ve always been proud of being Tamilian, so the flak I get for my accent/pronunciation sometimes does hurt, but only because of the feeling of invalidation that comes with it. I want to be my free-er self here and I’m a little disappointed in myself that I let the confines get to me. I also know many of my peers/friends who feel similarly but it’s hard to put into words. So here’s to finding the courage and thick skin to be who you truly are, no matter where you are and what people say ✨ 📷: @tarunkoliyot (by far one of my favorite photo series, will definitely post more from it coz 🤌🏼) Makeup by my beautiful @spacelordnova Fav pants from my baby girl @neha.nathan (Authentic self, New York, New York diaries, New York City magic, Chennai, Madras, Chennaiite, Madras is an emotion, Authenticity, Finding yourself, Artist, actor, Tamil girl, female artist, female writer)
Dear Thala, Still hoping this is not your last year on the CSK Team, but maybe that is wishful (and a tad selfish) thinking. I always liked cricket but you got me to love cricket. It became cinema for me. You are a magnificent player and captain. Above all, a brilliant leader and an inspiration. Supremely and always glad you started and stayed with CSK 💛 I wish your last match was in Chennai with a sea full of yellow (and flashlights) cheering your name as we won. But watching you do your best to save this match will have to do. You are a legend. You always will be. Thank you for everything. MSD then, now, always 🫡 (Manifesting meeting you one day, even for a little bit 💫) #msd #mahi #thaladhoni #chennaisuperkings #yellove #msdianforever #ohcaptainmycaptain
Dear Thala, Still hoping this is not your last year on the CSK Team, but maybe that is wishful (and a tad selfish) thinking. I always liked cricket but you got me to love cricket. It became cinema for me. You are a magnificent player and captain. Above all, a brilliant leader and an inspiration. Supremely and always glad you started and stayed with CSK 💛 I wish your last match was in Chennai with a sea full of yellow (and flashlights) cheering your name as we won. But watching you do your best to save this match will have to do. You are a legend. You always will be. Thank you for everything. MSD then, now, always 🫡 (Manifesting meeting you one day, even for a little bit 💫) #msd #mahi #thaladhoni #chennaisuperkings #yellove #msdianforever #ohcaptainmycaptain
Dear Thala, Still hoping this is not your last year on the CSK Team, but maybe that is wishful (and a tad selfish) thinking. I always liked cricket but you got me to love cricket. It became cinema for me. You are a magnificent player and captain. Above all, a brilliant leader and an inspiration. Supremely and always glad you started and stayed with CSK 💛 I wish your last match was in Chennai with a sea full of yellow (and flashlights) cheering your name as we won. But watching you do your best to save this match will have to do. You are a legend. You always will be. Thank you for everything. MSD then, now, always 🫡 (Manifesting meeting you one day, even for a little bit 💫) #msd #mahi #thaladhoni #chennaisuperkings #yellove #msdianforever #ohcaptainmycaptain
Dear Thala, Still hoping this is not your last year on the CSK Team, but maybe that is wishful (and a tad selfish) thinking. I always liked cricket but you got me to love cricket. It became cinema for me. You are a magnificent player and captain. Above all, a brilliant leader and an inspiration. Supremely and always glad you started and stayed with CSK 💛 I wish your last match was in Chennai with a sea full of yellow (and flashlights) cheering your name as we won. But watching you do your best to save this match will have to do. You are a legend. You always will be. Thank you for everything. MSD then, now, always 🫡 (Manifesting meeting you one day, even for a little bit 💫) #msd #mahi #thaladhoni #chennaisuperkings #yellove #msdianforever #ohcaptainmycaptain
Dear Thala, Still hoping this is not your last year on the CSK Team, but maybe that is wishful (and a tad selfish) thinking. I always liked cricket but you got me to love cricket. It became cinema for me. You are a magnificent player and captain. Above all, a brilliant leader and an inspiration. Supremely and always glad you started and stayed with CSK 💛 I wish your last match was in Chennai with a sea full of yellow (and flashlights) cheering your name as we won. But watching you do your best to save this match will have to do. You are a legend. You always will be. Thank you for everything. MSD then, now, always 🫡 (Manifesting meeting you one day, even for a little bit 💫) #msd #mahi #thaladhoni #chennaisuperkings #yellove #msdianforever #ohcaptainmycaptain
blurry nights, blurry photos, crystal clear memories 🤍 saree borrowed from @spacelordnova ⭐️ (Actor, actor in nyc, Chennai actor, Tamil actress, Saree nyc, Saree love, the city that never sleeps, Times Square, indie actor)
blurry nights, blurry photos, crystal clear memories 🤍 saree borrowed from @spacelordnova ⭐️ (Actor, actor in nyc, Chennai actor, Tamil actress, Saree nyc, Saree love, the city that never sleeps, Times Square, indie actor)
blurry nights, blurry photos, crystal clear memories 🤍 saree borrowed from @spacelordnova ⭐️ (Actor, actor in nyc, Chennai actor, Tamil actress, Saree nyc, Saree love, the city that never sleeps, Times Square, indie actor)
blurry nights, blurry photos, crystal clear memories 🤍 saree borrowed from @spacelordnova ⭐️ (Actor, actor in nyc, Chennai actor, Tamil actress, Saree nyc, Saree love, the city that never sleeps, Times Square, indie actor)
blurry nights, blurry photos, crystal clear memories 🤍 saree borrowed from @spacelordnova ⭐️ (Actor, actor in nyc, Chennai actor, Tamil actress, Saree nyc, Saree love, the city that never sleeps, Times Square, indie actor)
blurry nights, blurry photos, crystal clear memories 🤍 saree borrowed from @spacelordnova ⭐️ (Actor, actor in nyc, Chennai actor, Tamil actress, Saree nyc, Saree love, the city that never sleeps, Times Square, indie actor)
“Nalla naala paathuni evolo naala uttaneee“ — that line always hits for me 🙌🏼 Here’s some BTS from @ashwin_raam aka Stitchu’s ‘Nalla Naal. This video was shot exactly the day after shooting for ‘Katchi Sera’; I remember Ashwin called me in the morning to make sure I was still coming for the shoot (“why wouldn’t I da 😅”). He told me about this song a while back and I was immediately on board to do a quick shot in it. Ashwin’s been a friend for years and we’ve seen just how hard it is to find a place for yourself in the industry. I have respect for any artist who puts their all to jump in, take a risk, and try to carve out a space—all in the name of passion. So, congrats and all the best Ashwinnn 🤗 ALSO swipe to the end for the actual star of the video (sorry Ashwin, pls 4giv). Fun fact: Lakshmi akka is not an ‘actor’, she’s very much playing herself in the video (spot Ashwin training her lol) Check out the video, ‘Nalla Naal’ by Stitchu x Kemosabe on YouTube ⚡️ @honeymoonhenny @directedbykenroyson @jaga_de_sh @arun_uniq @varshanshree @thestoryteller_india @viyaki_s @jpgwithvodka @pragadeesh97 @rakesh_colorist @sahanasarvesh @hari.s.ram @kiiranvalentine @soniyarameshbabu_muah @the_braidfactory @stylingbysamiha @varsha____devani @actor_velan @aravindan_aare @lux.sesh @variyaboysproduction
“Nalla naala paathuni evolo naala uttaneee“ — that line always hits for me 🙌🏼 Here’s some BTS from @ashwin_raam aka Stitchu’s ‘Nalla Naal. This video was shot exactly the day after shooting for ‘Katchi Sera’; I remember Ashwin called me in the morning to make sure I was still coming for the shoot (“why wouldn’t I da 😅”). He told me about this song a while back and I was immediately on board to do a quick shot in it. Ashwin’s been a friend for years and we’ve seen just how hard it is to find a place for yourself in the industry. I have respect for any artist who puts their all to jump in, take a risk, and try to carve out a space—all in the name of passion. So, congrats and all the best Ashwinnn 🤗 ALSO swipe to the end for the actual star of the video (sorry Ashwin, pls 4giv). Fun fact: Lakshmi akka is not an ‘actor’, she’s very much playing herself in the video (spot Ashwin training her lol) Check out the video, ‘Nalla Naal’ by Stitchu x Kemosabe on YouTube ⚡️ @honeymoonhenny @directedbykenroyson @jaga_de_sh @arun_uniq @varshanshree @thestoryteller_india @viyaki_s @jpgwithvodka @pragadeesh97 @rakesh_colorist @sahanasarvesh @hari.s.ram @kiiranvalentine @soniyarameshbabu_muah @the_braidfactory @stylingbysamiha @varsha____devani @actor_velan @aravindan_aare @lux.sesh @variyaboysproduction
“Nalla naala paathuni evolo naala uttaneee“ — that line always hits for me 🙌🏼 Here’s some BTS from @ashwin_raam aka Stitchu’s ‘Nalla Naal. This video was shot exactly the day after shooting for ‘Katchi Sera’; I remember Ashwin called me in the morning to make sure I was still coming for the shoot (“why wouldn’t I da 😅”). He told me about this song a while back and I was immediately on board to do a quick shot in it. Ashwin’s been a friend for years and we’ve seen just how hard it is to find a place for yourself in the industry. I have respect for any artist who puts their all to jump in, take a risk, and try to carve out a space—all in the name of passion. So, congrats and all the best Ashwinnn 🤗 ALSO swipe to the end for the actual star of the video (sorry Ashwin, pls 4giv). Fun fact: Lakshmi akka is not an ‘actor’, she’s very much playing herself in the video (spot Ashwin training her lol) Check out the video, ‘Nalla Naal’ by Stitchu x Kemosabe on YouTube ⚡️ @honeymoonhenny @directedbykenroyson @jaga_de_sh @arun_uniq @varshanshree @thestoryteller_india @viyaki_s @jpgwithvodka @pragadeesh97 @rakesh_colorist @sahanasarvesh @hari.s.ram @kiiranvalentine @soniyarameshbabu_muah @the_braidfactory @stylingbysamiha @varsha____devani @actor_velan @aravindan_aare @lux.sesh @variyaboysproduction
“Nalla naala paathuni evolo naala uttaneee“ — that line always hits for me 🙌🏼 Here’s some BTS from @ashwin_raam aka Stitchu’s ‘Nalla Naal. This video was shot exactly the day after shooting for ‘Katchi Sera’; I remember Ashwin called me in the morning to make sure I was still coming for the shoot (“why wouldn’t I da 😅”). He told me about this song a while back and I was immediately on board to do a quick shot in it. Ashwin’s been a friend for years and we’ve seen just how hard it is to find a place for yourself in the industry. I have respect for any artist who puts their all to jump in, take a risk, and try to carve out a space—all in the name of passion. So, congrats and all the best Ashwinnn 🤗 ALSO swipe to the end for the actual star of the video (sorry Ashwin, pls 4giv). Fun fact: Lakshmi akka is not an ‘actor’, she’s very much playing herself in the video (spot Ashwin training her lol) Check out the video, ‘Nalla Naal’ by Stitchu x Kemosabe on YouTube ⚡️ @honeymoonhenny @directedbykenroyson @jaga_de_sh @arun_uniq @varshanshree @thestoryteller_india @viyaki_s @jpgwithvodka @pragadeesh97 @rakesh_colorist @sahanasarvesh @hari.s.ram @kiiranvalentine @soniyarameshbabu_muah @the_braidfactory @stylingbysamiha @varsha____devani @actor_velan @aravindan_aare @lux.sesh @variyaboysproduction
“Nalla naala paathuni evolo naala uttaneee“ — that line always hits for me 🙌🏼 Here’s some BTS from @ashwin_raam aka Stitchu’s ‘Nalla Naal. This video was shot exactly the day after shooting for ‘Katchi Sera’; I remember Ashwin called me in the morning to make sure I was still coming for the shoot (“why wouldn’t I da 😅”). He told me about this song a while back and I was immediately on board to do a quick shot in it. Ashwin’s been a friend for years and we’ve seen just how hard it is to find a place for yourself in the industry. I have respect for any artist who puts their all to jump in, take a risk, and try to carve out a space—all in the name of passion. So, congrats and all the best Ashwinnn 🤗 ALSO swipe to the end for the actual star of the video (sorry Ashwin, pls 4giv). Fun fact: Lakshmi akka is not an ‘actor’, she’s very much playing herself in the video (spot Ashwin training her lol) Check out the video, ‘Nalla Naal’ by Stitchu x Kemosabe on YouTube ⚡️ @honeymoonhenny @directedbykenroyson @jaga_de_sh @arun_uniq @varshanshree @thestoryteller_india @viyaki_s @jpgwithvodka @pragadeesh97 @rakesh_colorist @sahanasarvesh @hari.s.ram @kiiranvalentine @soniyarameshbabu_muah @the_braidfactory @stylingbysamiha @varsha____devani @actor_velan @aravindan_aare @lux.sesh @variyaboysproduction
“Nalla naala paathuni evolo naala uttaneee“ — that line always hits for me 🙌🏼 Here’s some BTS from @ashwin_raam aka Stitchu’s ‘Nalla Naal. This video was shot exactly the day after shooting for ‘Katchi Sera’; I remember Ashwin called me in the morning to make sure I was still coming for the shoot (“why wouldn’t I da 😅”). He told me about this song a while back and I was immediately on board to do a quick shot in it. Ashwin’s been a friend for years and we’ve seen just how hard it is to find a place for yourself in the industry. I have respect for any artist who puts their all to jump in, take a risk, and try to carve out a space—all in the name of passion. So, congrats and all the best Ashwinnn 🤗 ALSO swipe to the end for the actual star of the video (sorry Ashwin, pls 4giv). Fun fact: Lakshmi akka is not an ‘actor’, she’s very much playing herself in the video (spot Ashwin training her lol) Check out the video, ‘Nalla Naal’ by Stitchu x Kemosabe on YouTube ⚡️ @honeymoonhenny @directedbykenroyson @jaga_de_sh @arun_uniq @varshanshree @thestoryteller_india @viyaki_s @jpgwithvodka @pragadeesh97 @rakesh_colorist @sahanasarvesh @hari.s.ram @kiiranvalentine @soniyarameshbabu_muah @the_braidfactory @stylingbysamiha @varsha____devani @actor_velan @aravindan_aare @lux.sesh @variyaboysproduction
“Nalla naala paathuni evolo naala uttaneee“ — that line always hits for me 🙌🏼 Here’s some BTS from @ashwin_raam aka Stitchu’s ‘Nalla Naal. This video was shot exactly the day after shooting for ‘Katchi Sera’; I remember Ashwin called me in the morning to make sure I was still coming for the shoot (“why wouldn’t I da 😅”). He told me about this song a while back and I was immediately on board to do a quick shot in it. Ashwin’s been a friend for years and we’ve seen just how hard it is to find a place for yourself in the industry. I have respect for any artist who puts their all to jump in, take a risk, and try to carve out a space—all in the name of passion. So, congrats and all the best Ashwinnn 🤗 ALSO swipe to the end for the actual star of the video (sorry Ashwin, pls 4giv). Fun fact: Lakshmi akka is not an ‘actor’, she’s very much playing herself in the video (spot Ashwin training her lol) Check out the video, ‘Nalla Naal’ by Stitchu x Kemosabe on YouTube ⚡️ @honeymoonhenny @directedbykenroyson @jaga_de_sh @arun_uniq @varshanshree @thestoryteller_india @viyaki_s @jpgwithvodka @pragadeesh97 @rakesh_colorist @sahanasarvesh @hari.s.ram @kiiranvalentine @soniyarameshbabu_muah @the_braidfactory @stylingbysamiha @varsha____devani @actor_velan @aravindan_aare @lux.sesh @variyaboysproduction
“Nalla naala paathuni evolo naala uttaneee“ — that line always hits for me 🙌🏼 Here’s some BTS from @ashwin_raam aka Stitchu’s ‘Nalla Naal. This video was shot exactly the day after shooting for ‘Katchi Sera’; I remember Ashwin called me in the morning to make sure I was still coming for the shoot (“why wouldn’t I da 😅”). He told me about this song a while back and I was immediately on board to do a quick shot in it. Ashwin’s been a friend for years and we’ve seen just how hard it is to find a place for yourself in the industry. I have respect for any artist who puts their all to jump in, take a risk, and try to carve out a space—all in the name of passion. So, congrats and all the best Ashwinnn 🤗 ALSO swipe to the end for the actual star of the video (sorry Ashwin, pls 4giv). Fun fact: Lakshmi akka is not an ‘actor’, she’s very much playing herself in the video (spot Ashwin training her lol) Check out the video, ‘Nalla Naal’ by Stitchu x Kemosabe on YouTube ⚡️ @honeymoonhenny @directedbykenroyson @jaga_de_sh @arun_uniq @varshanshree @thestoryteller_india @viyaki_s @jpgwithvodka @pragadeesh97 @rakesh_colorist @sahanasarvesh @hari.s.ram @kiiranvalentine @soniyarameshbabu_muah @the_braidfactory @stylingbysamiha @varsha____devani @actor_velan @aravindan_aare @lux.sesh @variyaboysproduction
