Actress Shefali Shah, along with her producer husband Vipul Shah and their sons, is currently reveling in the stunning beauty of Norway as the family enjoys the breathtaking Northern Lights.
The actress shared captivating photos from her extraordinary experience on social media. Expressing her excitement, Shefali shared, “Thought I’d try and explain what it is to actually see the Northern Lights. But there are no words to describe the Aurora Borealis. This magnificence is unparalleled and impossible to translate.”
She continued, “Normally, I would Google it, but I don’t want to reduce this experience by finding science or logic behind it. This is beyond the realms of the human mind, and the only thing I could do was stand there in silence with tears in my eyes, feeling blessed, grateful, and humbled and surrendering to this miracle. And realise that I was lucky to be a mere spectator of this MAGIC.” She concluded with a heartfelt note, “P.S. – I’d like to be like the Aurora Borealis, visible clearly when seen through a camera and otherwise elusive.”
In the photos, Shefali, Vipul, and their children appear ecstatic as they witness the stunning lights. A few days prior, the couple celebrated 25 years of marital bliss. To mark this special milestone, Shefali posted a video of herself and Vipul joyfully dancing at a family function. Draped in a pink saree, Shefali looked stunning, while Vipul appeared dapper in a simple white kurta pyjama.
Reflecting on what 25 years of marriage means to her, the Di Dhadakne Do actress shared, “25 years of marriage. Miles of ground covered. 45,000 feet above sea level. One celebration. Heading to one holiday. Two seats together, but I chose to get myself another seat even though it wasn’t next to him. I like a window seat and he prefers aisle for better leg space (In this aircraft there was only one seat next to the window, no aisle.)”
She further explained, “No drama, just comfort for both of us. Yes, a lot may say, ‘What’s a little discomfort for togetherness?’ Sure. But dismissing your wish or your comfort is not a testimony of a good marriage. The intensity of love doesn’t depend on the basis of sharing an armrest. Just because we didn’t sit together doesn’t mean we are getting divorced. Because space doesn’t mean distance. Togetherness doesn’t mean claustrophobia. Bond doesn’t mean binding. And compromising single-handedly is not companionship.”
Shefali elaborated, “Our marriage, like many, has been full of ups and downs, easy and difficult, immense unbridled joy and excruciating pain. But through thick and thin, of our bodies, wallets, patience, tolerance and love, we have survived it all. For better or worse of moods, temperaments, ego, adjustments and growth.”
She added, “If this sounds like a perfect marriage, it’s far from it. We have danced together for 25 years. Sometimes in sync, sometimes out of sync. Sometimes I lead and he follows, and sometimes it’s vice versa. Sometimes we have also stepped onto each other’s toes and tripped. But we’ve always picked each other up (after laughing). Happily ever after was and still is the goal, but it is not realistically possible 24/7, 365 days a year. But we know together our chances of happily ever after are far higher. And thank God and touch wood for that. And of course, our sunshine boys have been our Fevicol ka jod.”
Currently, the actress is celebrating the success of her recently released series, Delhi Crime 3.