She was the one who passionately started a NGO No More Tears way back before it became fashionable for celebs to start foundations for social causes. Meet Somy Ali, a woman who has always stood up to champion social causes; as an actor, one didn’t see too much of her but perhaps things are now going to change. Here, Somy talks about a probable comeback and more…

There is buzz going around that you are open to the idea of making a comeback to acting… 
…That strictly depends on the role and the script. Hindi cinema has progressed to an unbelievable level, thus I have no doubt in my mind that the scripts are more realistic to actual life events which is something that I live and breathe with my NGO No More Tears on a daily basis. My docu-series  ‘Fight or Flight’ live on Discovery Plus USA is getting superb feedback.  (This new documentary series ‘Fight or Flight’ is all set to showcase Somy Ali’s journey and how the Bollywood actress-turned-activist.) 

If you are offered a substantial role in a women-oriented subject will you take it up?
I am open to it given it’s something substantial and addresses a specific taboo topic that actors are afraid to touch due to societal ramifications, which I don’t care about. 

What kind of comeback film would you like to do?
…Something that portrays a strong message to our society to bring forth change for the better of mankind. I am primarily inspired by the movies Deepa Mehta has made as they always have an intellectual component to them and the subjects are depicted rather fearlessly. 

What are the recent films you’ve watched?
…Thappad, Lunchbox, Pink and recently Gangubai. I have always been keen on art films like Fire, Arth or Monsoon Wedding, where the latter addresses the sexual abuse of children and how it’s swept under the rug primarily if the perpetrator is a family member. These are important topics and must be addressed, and cinema is an excellent medium to shed light on these issues. I have nothing against mainstream cinema, but there needs to be a balance. We need to give the masses more credit than we do and allow them an opportunity to ponder on certain issues which hinder the growth of our society and humanity,

Will you like to do a role opposite Shahrukh Khan?
Of course! If anyone can do justice as an actor to real life issues in our society, it’s definitely someone like Shahrukh or Aamir. I would also love to direct a web series with either one of them on a significantly controversial issue which I have been working on for the past three years… considering I have a degree in filmmaking. It’s time for cinema and actors to become bold and display what really goes on in our world. We need to stop with the sugar coating of reality and face it bravely if we want to see real change. 

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