The Ladies Study Group’s session I Believe brought together an honest and thought-provoking dialogue on identity, belief systems and the everyday choices women navigate within society and themselves. Opening the session, President Richa Agarwal encouraged the audience to reflect on how personal beliefs influence decisions, relationships and the paths we shape in quiet, unseen moments.
National Award-winning actress Shefali Shah, in conversation with moderator Rishika Das Roy, shared candid insights drawn from her personal and professional journey. She spoke about evolving belief systems, the need for validation, and the pressures that often distance women from their true selves. Addressing gender roles and women’s safety, she highlighted the deep-rooted societal challenges that require both stronger accountability and more conscious upbringing to drive meaningful change.