It was an evening charged with stories, solidarity, and unapologetic authenticity as a powerhouse group of women from Indian cinema gathered for the book-reading session of actress Sandhya Mridul’s bestseller, Untamed. Held in an intimate literary setting, the event brought together the likes of Urmila Matondkar, Shabana Azmi, Shahana Goswami, Tara Sharma, Divya Dutta, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Tanisha Chatterjee, all of whom graced the occasion not just as celebrities, but as fierce supporters of women telling their own stories.
Untamed — Sandhya’s deeply personal and reflective debut book — has been praised for its raw, unfiltered voice and its deep dive into the complexities of womanhood, identity, and self-liberation. Known for her striking roles in films like Saathiya and Page 3, and her unforgettable run as runner-up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 2, Mridul has long been a voice that defies boxes and boundaries — and her book is no different.
During the reading, passages from Untamed sparked laughter, introspection, and even a few teary eyes. The crowd, a blend of industry peers, bibliophiles, and admirers, hung on to every word. From Shabana Azmi’s stirring comments on the courage it takes to speak one's truth, to Urmila Matondkar’s praise for the book’s poetic rage, it became more than just a reading — it was a celebration of feminine resilience.
In a cultural climate often saturated with noise, Untamed is a rare, thoughtful roar — and Sandhya Mridul, ever the artist, has proven once again that she can command not just the screen, but the page too.