Yesterday was a hard day. Shooting at Putrajaya in Malaysia, at 40 degrees celsius, humid and sweaty, trying to finish the scene because it was the last day’s shoot of the schedule. Then I leave for Chennai. Just then I got a call from home informing me about Simba (my pet Persian cat) passing away. We’ve had him for nearly ten years and he survived a renal failure once before but not this time. I was shattered… The loss of a pet is inexplicable and excruciating pain. Anybody who has a pet or who las lost one would understand! My Dad has only ever cried thrice, twice before when we lost Shonali (my white Persian Siamese, 12 years), then Munna (black Persian, 16 years), and yesterday. We’ve always had pets since the last 20 years. It started with Shamita bringing home a stray cat and dad saying that if we were to have one, then we should have a decent breed (he wasnt serious). But we didn’t lose the opportunity and the next day we brought Shonali home (obviously with mum’s support and permission). Dad hit the roof and said - “it’s either the cat or me!” and the answer made him laugh. Okay, its the cat! (I was 10 and Shamita was 6 yrs old). Since then we’ve had 8 cats and their kittens. They are a part of our family now, give you unconditional love and dont look for anything in return, not even a bath!
Anyway, for some consolation I’m glad I didn’t see (Simba) go — I only remember him mewing and purring into my ears in the morning, then unfailingly looking for attention every morning by sitting on the newspaper while I was trying to read it at the breakfast table. I am glad he didn’t suffer and lived a good long life… will miss you Simba!
On a flight to Chennai now, from Malaysia. Going to visit the Oneness temple, looking forward to meeting my Guru Bhagwaan. That will definitely recharge my batteries again. P.S. Will write sooner. Keep writing in.
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March 1st, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PET SIMBA. THOUGH I AM NOT A BIG ANIMAL LOVER BUT I STILL UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL. ANYWAYS TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND KEEP WRITTING TO US. I LOVE TO READ YOUR BLOG. WRITE MORE ABOUT YOURSELF AND SHAMITA.
LUV & PRAYERS
NAV.
March 1st, 2009 at 11:50 pm
First of all hi to u and its really sad to hear abt simba, but this is life. This is the darkest part of life and no one can stop this.
But might be tat good for simba, simba will get a new life might be a human life, who knows .
Shilpa you keep telling us that keep writing in, but u never answered to our question,please yaar atleast a single reply with our names made our day.
Nice to see tat u are going to meet ur guru bhagwaan , its really nice to go to ur god when u feel sad .
Hey shilpa, how was ur experience shooting for big boss
bye
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 am
Dear Shilpa, I’m really sorry about your cat. I known the feelings lost a pet, my Tofu-cat dead my hands after a car accident. It was sad and painful for me. But as they told above, it belongs to the life.
It’s interesting city this Chennai, I heard. You should tell to them about your films, they cant sell enough of them, it is wrong, so wrong!
Have a nice time and relax after all pressure in Malaysia. Spending time with good people will give new power to you, sure.
Thanks for fast reply ealier
Yours Lauri
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 am
Hi shilpa,
i would like to express condolences to your family and you for Simba. I really love animals and i have 4 birds and 1 guinea pig. I know how it feels when you lose a pet, they feel like a family member to you. Some people don’t understand the relation with a pet.
Keep the positive memories alive. I’m supporting you from a distance,but a lot of love!!!!!
Have a nice time at the oneness temple. God bless you.
gai
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:56 am
Dear Shilpa, Very sorry about your pet. We know the feeling, having had our dogs & cats get run over, or simply disappear. Glad you visited beautiful Malaysia(Truly Asia), although you don’t get much flavor at Putrajaya. Eagerly awaiting your next movie. Best wishes to you and your family.
March 2nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
ONESNESS TEMPLE???????????? unbelievable, u knw,they r the one whom i hate a lot. They ask for money to give darshan.. i dedicated a good time in their worship.But baad mein ek dum se toot gya.., well its good u believe. best luck
March 3rd, 2009 at 6:35 am
I’m sorry to hear about your cat.
It is good to read that you have had cats for such a long time. I don’t have cats my own, but i understand the pain someone can have when someone dear pass away. It really hurts.
Anyway, I am here for the first time reading your blog. I saw it on some Bollywood News site that you had a blog, so i thought let’s read it and see what you are up to!
Bye for now!
darkdee Reply:
March 4th, 2009 at 1:07 am
hi dear, hope everything goes well with you
i love ur great height and figure, wishing i was like u people, lovely with a soft complexion
i am a content writer looking for a break!
may god bless you!
deepa
March 4th, 2009 at 6:33 am
Hello Dr.Shilpa,
Sorry to know about SIMBA and your love towards Animals .In continuation towards this and an effort for saving Animals ,Birds , Earth and Humans Dr.Shilpa , I had sent a communique from LONDON ( I mean when I sent it I was based in LONDON ..and am currently in INDIA ) Marked Personal to your attention couriered to the S2 Global addrese in INDIA …. it is with the quest of giving and not seeking anything .
Anyway , It is great to see your Blogg and peep in to have a feel of how it is know the face first and then the Personality which goes behind the face .
Bye Bye Dr. Shilpa …Cheers !
March 4th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Hi Shilpa,
I chanced upon your site. Good site for the fans to be in contact with you. Great idea. Please keep writing whenever you have time.
Sorry to hear the passing away of Simba. Hope you and your family get another pet to replace Simba. All the best with your search.
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March 6th, 2009 at 1:43 am
So your cat passed away, huh? Of course, it’s a sad incident and I’m really glad you took an optimistic look at it (good that he didn’t suffer). That explains why you put a picture of yourself posing with your cat.
Even my family had a host of pet dogs in my hometown (though I don’t quite ‘live’ there) and only one of them is still alive. Well, it’s sad reality that everybody must die someday.
By the way, thanks for clarifying on your dig at Slumdog in the post ‘Jai Ho!’. I also saw your film Dus yesterday on Set Max and loved it. Hope your career reaches those heights again!
Prasun Reply:
March 11th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
thats shamita’s cat i guess
March 6th, 2009 at 10:22 am
hey shilps
March 9th, 2009 at 1:42 am
Hi Shilpa
I m a new member of your site, i just wanted to say that you are awsum , you have a great figure , i wish i could be like you.
March 9th, 2009 at 3:16 am
Hi…………………Shilpa G!! i want meet you really ………………… i m not smart girl bt i want to be……….!!
Plz Shilpa G this is my hearlty request tu you if u have a little point time ……..so plz give a chance to meet you…………..!!
ds is heartly request for u
Thanks & Regards
Annu Vats
March 9th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Hey Shilpa
Too many emails and txts to reply to?? I guess it would be too overwhelming…………
I am in Australia, quite a distance…but am a great aficionada of you. Have just turned 40 and as they say, life begins at 40, I thought I should start with u…
Looking for just a friendship of a person I have seen on screens…..so please do reply personally as I would love to be acquainted with you on a lighter and personal basis…….
Raj
Tezzo1000@bigpond.com
March 9th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Hey Shilpa
Too many emails and txts to reply to?? I guess it would be too overwhelming…………
I am in Australia, quite a distance…but am a great aficionada of you. Have just turned 40 and as they say, life begins at 40, I thought I should start with u…
Looking for just a friendship of a person I have seen on screens…..so please do reply personally as I would love to be acquainted with you on a lighter and personal basis…….
Raj………………………….
Tezzo1000@bigpond.com
March 9th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Hey Shilpa
Too many emails and txts to reply to?? I guess it would be too overwhelming…………
I am in Australia, quite a distance…but am a great aficionada of you. Have just turned 40 and as they say, life begins at 40, I thought I should start with u…
Looking for just a friendship of a person I have seen on screens…..so please do reply personally as I would love to be acquainted with you on a lighter and personal basis…….
Raj.
Tezzo1000@bigpond.com
March 10th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
hey shilpa i am extremly sorry for your Simba. I had a bird too he passed away when i was 15 years old. He also lived quite a long life.my bird was my age and when he died i felt really bad but as it happened with you, i wasn’t there too when he died. It kind of made me feel sad and happy at the same time. Because I couldn’t have seen him suffering. It’s tooo sad and deperssing. I can imagine how sad you had gotten when heard about simba.
P.S. Impatiently waiting for your new movie to come out. Good luck
April 9th, 2009 at 6:06 am
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m sure aft ur deeksha u must have felt a way lot better.. tk n god bless!
hey shilpa
m a devotee of amma bhagavan too..
April 16th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
you’re a cat lover! that’s aweful that simba passed, but yet, was blessed with an obviously wonderful home. i wanted to note to to you also that you have a flair for wriing, it’s fun to read and keep up with things from YOUR mind, instead of the media. also, i do hope you’ll tell us more about baba ramdev ji also. he is an excellent person, and it’s great that you learnt from him. i dn’t like the western interpretations of yoga….i like swami ji and i love his respect for our india! you’re a great team! take care, mrs. nirmal singh