Juhi Babbar Soni Honors Legacy On Stage

Juhi Babbar Soni, daughter of veteran actors Raj Babbar and Nadira Babbar, is honoring her family's rich theatre legacy through her own artistic endeavors. Her one-woman play, "Ek Lamhaa Zindagi - A love story 1938-1979," recently celebrated its 50th performance in Hyderabad, a city dear to her grandparents. Soni expressed her joy at reaching this milestone in Hyderabad, finding it a prestigious moment.

The play, a monologue, brings her grandparents' love story to life, spanning from 1938 to 1979. Soni has a unique connection to the performance, often feeling her grandmother's presence guiding her. The narrative is an adaptation of her mother's work, enriched by extensive research and conversations with family elders.

Soni, who also serves as producer, playwright, and director for her productions, finds directing to be the most creatively satisfying role. She emphasizes the invaluable discipline theatre instills in actors, contrasting it with what she perceives as a potential lack of depth in character preparation within contemporary cinema. She believes that while her body of work may be selective, she has successfully forged her own artistic niche.