Even in her prime, Monica Bedi was never a star to reckon with. She became famous only after her romance with gangster Abu Salem became public knowledge. From then on, her story has been the kind that would inspire novels and movies; only in her case, all that she went through was real and ruthless. But after all the emotional and physical upheavals she has faced, Monica has still shown the courage to start afresh.
She made a few mistakes; everyone makes mistakes. She fell in love with the wrong man; it's not the first time that's happened to someone. But how many people really have the gumption to be forthcoming about their actions and sock life in its face by being willing to take another chance?
Only this time, Monica is ready for the adversities. The first thing she told me when we met was, "I'm going to tell you the true story but please, I'm trusting you and please put it exactly as I say it. Life is very tough for me. Please help me out. I know you can do wonders because your magazines reach out to everyone."
It was an honest plea from a woman who's trying hard to establish her identity all over again. She's not ashamed of the struggle she's going through -- right now, she lives in Mulund, a far-off place even from suburban Mumbai. She drives her own car; doesn't have a secretary yet; does her shopping in Lokhandwala's modest stores. "I thought people in Mumbai would accept me but even when I'm on the roads, I can sense them discussing me behind my back. There are some sniggers; some taunts. I just ignore them and carry on," she says.
This is the Monica Bedi story -- in her own words. There will be emotions; there will be tears; there will be antipathy and there will be sympathy too. What's most important is that Monica Bedi needs to be heard right now -- so leave your judgmental jargon for later.
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