No monsoon is complete without listening to Kishore da's classics: Shriya Pilgaonkar
For actress Shriya Pilgaonkar, monsoon is more than just a change in weather, it’s a feeling. Whether it’s long drives in the rain with Kishore da’s music or sipping hot coffee by the window, Shriya embraces every drop of the season. Known for her roles in Mirzapur, Guilty Minds, The Broken News and Taaza Khabar, she made her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Fan. In a candid chat with us, Shriya opened about her favourite time of the year which is monsoon.
‘I love to romanticize rain’
If there’s one season that speaks to Shriya Pilgaonkar’s soul, it’s monsoon. “I absolutely love the rain. Monsoon is my favourite weather. It brings with it a sense of calm, romance and nostalgia. I romanticize everything about the rain. Also, shoots are usually a bit lighter during monsoon, which makes it even more special. It allows me to slow down and relax, ” she says.
When asked about any monsoon rituals she swears by as a rain lover, the actress reveals a few. “Rain-watching is a full activity for me. Every time it starts to rain, I just sit by the window with a hot cup of coffee and watch it fall. It’s super soothing. And every year during monsoon, I make sure to spend at least one day getting drenched on the terrace. I absolutely love it,” she shares.
‘No monsoon is complete without listening to Kishore da’s classics’
Fan-famed actress Shriya is fond of driving in the monsoon and listening to old classics. She often escapes to the Konkan region during the season. “Driving in the rain, especially along the Konkan coastal belt, is one of the most peaceful feelings. There’s something about being on the road during rain,” she says.
Daughter to veteran actors Sachin Pilgaonkar and Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shriya also relishes spending time with her family at their farmhouse. “I like to visit our farmhouse with my parents whenever I get the chance. I love going there during the monsoon. It’s so lush, so alive during this time,” she adds.
When asked about her go-to monsoon tracks, the ones she listens to while watching the rain or going for drives, she says, “My playlist for the rainy season includes songs from the movie Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, the evergreen soundtrack of Lootera and of course Kishore da’s classics. They just fit the mood so perfectly during monsoon.”
‘I like all things hot and crispy in monsoon’
For Shriya, monsoon is incomplete without snacking on the crispy pakoras. “When it comes to my favourite food to enjoy in the monsoon, I like all things garam. Anything hot and crisp like pakoras, along with a cup of strong coffee, that’s my idea of the perfect rainy-day treat,” she says.
‘Monsoon is very nostalgic for me’
Speaking of her fondest monsoon memories, Shriya recalls her college days. “Monsoon is nostalgic for me. I remember in college, we used to be so excited to bunk lectures just to hang out in the rain. It’s those small, silly memories that stay with you,” she says. While she expresses her love for the season, Shriya also acknowledges the privilege in being able to enjoy it. “Though I tend to enjoy the monsoon a lot, I know it comes with a lot of privileges. Still, monsoon is a time that makes one pause, feel and live in the present,” she reflects.
-Amina Ashraf
If there’s one season that speaks to Shriya Pilgaonkar’s soul, it’s monsoon. “I absolutely love the rain. Monsoon is my favourite weather. It brings with it a sense of calm, romance and nostalgia. I romanticize everything about the rain. Also, shoots are usually a bit lighter during monsoon, which makes it even more special. It allows me to slow down and relax, ” she says.
‘No monsoon is complete without listening to Kishore da’s classics’
Fan-famed actress Shriya is fond of driving in the monsoon and listening to old classics. She often escapes to the Konkan region during the season. “Driving in the rain, especially along the Konkan coastal belt, is one of the most peaceful feelings. There’s something about being on the road during rain,” she says.
When asked about her go-to monsoon tracks, the ones she listens to while watching the rain or going for drives, she says, “My playlist for the rainy season includes songs from the movie Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, the evergreen soundtrack of Lootera and of course Kishore da’s classics. They just fit the mood so perfectly during monsoon.”
For Shriya, monsoon is incomplete without snacking on the crispy pakoras. “When it comes to my favourite food to enjoy in the monsoon, I like all things garam. Anything hot and crisp like pakoras, along with a cup of strong coffee, that’s my idea of the perfect rainy-day treat,” she says.
‘Monsoon is very nostalgic for me’
Speaking of her fondest monsoon memories, Shriya recalls her college days. “Monsoon is nostalgic for me. I remember in college, we used to be so excited to bunk lectures just to hang out in the rain. It’s those small, silly memories that stay with you,” she says. While she expresses her love for the season, Shriya also acknowledges the privilege in being able to enjoy it. “Though I tend to enjoy the monsoon a lot, I know it comes with a lot of privileges. Still, monsoon is a time that makes one pause, feel and live in the present,” she reflects.
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