Struggles to Strength: Inspiring Comeback | ft. Nilanjanaa | Episode 14 | Straight Up with Shree

In this powerful episode of the Devi Diaries series, we are honoured to feature Nilanjanaa, a woman of extraordinary resilience and strength. Nilanjanaa opens up about her journey of overcoming personal struggles and finding her strength again. From dealing with self-doubt to making a career comeback, she shares how self-care and the love of her daughters helped her rise above life’s challenges. Her story is one of courage, growth, and moving forward despite the difficulties.
Join us as Nilanjanaa shares the key moments that helped her rebuild her life and rediscover her purpose. This episode highlights the power of inner strength and family support. You’ll be inspired by her determination and the lessons she learned along the way.
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[@SharmilaSen-mr1cd]

I know how hard it is to see parents go peacefully....so hard.

[@subhradharbiswas2428]

As children fly the nest, all of us mother's feel horribly lonely, but let's remind us mothers can't be selfish, rather shouldn't be. This is what I learnt from my own parents.

[@venusette]

There comes a time when the strongest of steel magnolias need some TLC… Loved her grit, intelligence and through it all, caught a glimpse of the ocean of grief… The dignity and refrain shows old school class… Not airing her private equation was just sooo inspiring ❤ Would love to see more of this glamorous lady ❤

[@raageshwariloomba5636]

Loved Nilanjanaa’s vibrant energy, honesty & warmth laced with pain. She is an extraordinary lady of grace and grit. As Jim Morrison said “You feel your strength only in the experience of pain.” Bless Bless ❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you dearest Pashu. ❤🤗

[@maitrayeesinha7407]

Bhison bhalo laglo... Onekdin bade sundor, nirbhejal ekti adda shunlam... Nilanjana, Apni bhishon priyo ekjon. Hip Hip Hoorray te apnake prothom chena... Apnar byaktittwo Amar khub bhalo lage, apnar kothaguli onupranito korlo. Bhalo thakun, sustho thakun. Shubhechchha roilo. 😊

[@smd1902]

I feel her, I’m in tears, She did everything for her mom but was not able with her at the last breath. It’s so so heartbreaking. 😞😞

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@debrajdutta2832]

Shreemoyee's podcasts are always very thoughtful and sensitive. I appreciate the fact that she didn't mention anything about the husband and let the interview be only about Nilanjana. Another thing that I learnt is the importance of being kind to everyone. We don't know what battles people are fighting in their personal life.

[@tanziism]

What a beautiful episode. Real and heartfelt conversations about this movement we call life.

[@sutapas_entertainment]

This is such an extra ordinary women empowerment type of interview. Nilanjana you are such a strong confident and wonderful person. Take care of yourself! You deserve all the best things and persons in life. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤. Thanks Sreemoyee. Stay blessed. Glad to meet you. !

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@rituparnadutta2731]

Such an intense interview. I too have lost my father & i can relate. I also thought what to do when i heard the news of my father's demise. You are not in your sense till moving. May be during the course she failed balancing her personal life hence detachment took place. We dont know the reality. But she not onces took her husband name. I somehow felt husband emotional support was missing. One day he will definitely understand.

[@suparnab6814]

Love you nelanjana ❤❤❤❤

[@Manali16Roy]

Thanks for this one, crying but I know I can, no matter what.. Aabaar uthbo aami nishchoi...

[@NiniChinisMamma]

You Do You! You can rise time & again. Lots of love ❤

[@Manali16Roy]

@@NiniChinisMamma Hugs, I want strength....

[@shimaroy8150]

Hello I watched this podcast from Toronto Canada 🍁 Absolutely enjoyed the raw candidness of both ladies. I vividly remember her mom Anjana Bhowmick in several bengali movies in the 60s and early 70s. Brilliant actress. Her daughter is beautiful both inside and out. All the best and hope to enjoy more shoes moving forward 😊❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@a_capalla]

Just awesome.....

[@tanusreechowdhury389]

I remember the days when she used to do the tv serials like Hip Hip Hurray and we used to watch and I loved her from there

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@payeldutta4014]

So happy to have chanced upon this conversation. Loved it! Thank you! It's awesome to have her share her experiences! Please have her back! In this day and age it is so refreshing to listen to someone like her!! Thank you!

[@Craferanne]

Love both the anchor and the guest - they are honest and speak so well

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@kalpanakikeri1059]

Such an heartfelt conversation. I have been suffering from post partum depression since 8 years and it seems will never recover from it

[@waggymaggy]

Loved the conversation! Sree and Nilanjana, congrats to womanhood and cheers to strong women like you who spread these beautiful messages! Thank you!!

[@dishita_shorts]

Khub bhalo laglo Interview ta dekhe. I used to see her and Sara shopping together in Spencer's regularly. She was a simple and regular person. Didn't know there's so much untold stories that she had to share ❤❤❤❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@sayantanisarkar299]

Women does a lot .. Men can’t even think so…. So strong so inspiring Nilanjana ❤

[@nrityashree9302]

Two beautiful women in one frame ....

[@tanimadutta8302]

Nilanjana is always elegant and loved the way she expresses herself❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you ❤

[@Janinemartin]

Of all the messages that streamed out of this beautiful meaningful chat, the “endorse yourself” message was the most powerful! Thank you Nilanjana and Piu. ❤❤

[@straightupwithshree]

Thanks for watching

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@sayanichatterjee5560]

Graceful n elegant n honest n devoted❤

[@angshookbiswas6248]

Great conversation...real, relevant and relatable... Always knew Nilanjanaa for her performance in Hip Hip Hurray and later for being Jishu Sengupta's wife...but today I got to know about so many aspects of her life... Respect her for her choices and being able to pull them off so well.

[@Tia_0109]

Thank you for conducting an insightful interview. Take home messages are vey strong , we all should work on this. Like self love, self-care, setting boundaries, don’t bother being judged and post partam depression is real, people still don’t understand it. Thank you again.

[@straightupwithshree]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@straightupwithshree]

Thanks for watching

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤❤❤

[@trishapaul2326]

Hey Shree, I just wanted to say I love the fact that you ask such beautiful questions. Please keep up the good work :) cheers

[@straightupwithshree]

Thanks a ton

[@EmpressT-tc]

This interview is just for me..Thank you so much both of you🫂🫂🙏🙏Om Sai Ram 🙏🙌💐

[@mimibhattacharya384]

loved the way the questions are framed. It touched upon such sensitive issues we usually ignore. Loved the spontaneous style of conversation.

[@straightupwithshree]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@straightupwithshree]

Thanks for watching

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@rahulchatterjee4000]

What a podcast, amezing ❤

[@sharmishtadasgupta5258]

Eto real ar inspiring interview bodhhoe prothom dekhlam. ❤🌹

[@nibeditamahapatra9133]

Jishu lost a diamond in the search for rusted iron 😂😂😂😂

[@Papin005]

Nilanjana loved you in Hip Hip Hurray and Silk route videos. You lit up my school days with your bright eyes. Plz make a comeback as an actor you will be phenomenal❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you for your warmth , love & blessings ❤ God bless ❤

[@subhradharbiswas2428]

Cant thank you enough guys for what was discussed, and being so real, post partum, career comebacks, choices made in between, caregiver of parents..and yeah as for me my moment after my Maa left, I still shiver to write the word died...I burst in the biggest of howls and crying was when I went to fetch her death certificate at the district office, in front of 10 clerks and and random people present at that premises.

[@NiniChinisMamma]

You are not alone. Your mother lives on through you. Sending you lots of love & hugs. 💛 "You Do You" 💛

[@foodentertainmentwithdebanjana]

Mam your episode with Nilanjana mam... It's so so so inspiring... I just loved it & I was relating every crisis situation with her... At this point of time I am struggling but the interview gave me strength... A new hope to live... মনে হচ্ছে না আমি হারবোনা আমি পারবো...

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Ekdom parbe! More power to you. God bless you ❤

[@Dreamweaversandfriends]

This was such an invigorating interview. Straight from the heart yet very well articulated and so many takeaways.... Thouroughly enjoyed listening to you both. All the best for your future endeavours ❤

[@aninditachakraborty870]

Salute aapnake......dekhhte2 aamader 3 generationer kathaii mone hchhilo,my mom,me & my sis & my daughter.Even my katkati(bagher mashi),je 3 tala building thheke pare giyeo abar nijeke strong karar cheshta krchhey........protiti shamoy life change hote thhake and face it o enjoy it......karuke private life e entry dite nei,selflove er right time after 45.......eta aamio constantly realize krchhi,aamar mother in law er hard journey shesh shamoyer mone pare gelo apnaar mayer treatment er kathha shune.Shustho o anonde jiban upobhhog karun,ektai to jiban aamader🙏🙏

[@binitakar5235]

she is gorgeous

[@tpschelpline1604]

Only one word for her.......DEVI

[@rituparnadutta2731]

Yes people and also loved onces either feel strong women are emotionless or they can handle everything alone when the fact is they also need support need to cry need a shoulder and also gets vernurable

[@supritadas7179]

Ladies, this is as real as it gets! Thoroughly enjoying listening in - I am halfway through. So much power and strength and love to you both ❤

[@straightupwithshree]

I hope the rest of the episode inspires you as much as the first half did!

[@NiniChinisMamma]

You Do You ❤

[@shruthik5441]

Love this interview !! Such an honest one … with so much love and warmth !! Slay queen it is ❤❤❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@TheShongee]

Love

[@brindab9706]

Nilanjana is so real......saw her close in CIS........you are running a great show Shree.

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you. Sending you love & hugs 💛 "You Do You" 💛

[@brindab9706]

@@NiniChinisMamma love love Nilanjana. More power to you. Your smile is etched in my mind. " You do you"

[@PadminiBiswas]

Nilanjana, I graduated from Mithibai college in 1980, Bhelpuri was Rs. 2 and spicy moongfuli was 25 paisa. We would bunk class and go to Juhu beach for more snacks.I saw you as a baby during Puja back in 1977. I wish you all the best.

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you for your love & blessings ❤

[@PadminiBiswas]

@@NiniChinisMamma You are welcome dear. I am a single mom too. I brought up two sons all by myself in the USA. They are well established, so am I. They take good care of me. Egiye jao.

[@sayantanpolley1584]

I have to give it to you Shree, you’re an amazing host, the way you conduct it, listen to your guests, it’s amazing, I am hooked, and how!

[@poojamukherjee71]

What a heart to heart conversation and really a deep dive it is.... Oh my god! I just loved the show, really it is a great show indeed.... Shree keep shining 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 take love❤❤ Nilanjana also honestly opens up Multiple domains of life and its challenges.....

[@NiniChinisMamma]

💛🙏

[@poojamukherjee71]

@@NiniChinisMamma Thank you... Take love❤️❤️

[@straightupwithshree]

I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! I love Nilanjanaa's honesty and strength, she's a true inspiration.

[@NiniChinisMamma]

You Do You ❤ Lots of love ❤​@@poojamukherjee71

[@ArpitasMelodies]

Nilanjana mam is an inspiration for many women. Best of luck for your new venture. God bless you. ❤

[@straightupwithshree]

Thanks for the warm wishes

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@amitsengupta9045]

Loved the conversation

[@TheRakhiMajumdar]

I really enjoyed the entire podcast after so long!! Thank you for a show like this ! ❤

[@straightupwithshree]

Our pleasure!

[@sreemoyeebhattacharya9947]

Love you nilanjana. You personify strength and grace.

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Sending you love ❤ You Do You ❤

[@paromitabasu9292]

Wonderful interview . It takes a lot of evolving to say these very complicated emotions so simply . May you go from strength to strength .

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@tanimachaudhury2450]

Loved watching and listening to you Nilanjanaa....so so proud to be associated with you. Love you and the wonderful woman you have emerged to be.💛

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you Tanima Miss ❤ Humbled & grateful to have been your school student. Pranam 🙏

[@shahanasengupta1129]

Nilaajana you are so genuine and honest..love you for that❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you 💛🙏

[@rajarshim123]

Wonderful! Loved it.. Look forward to the next..

[@debikamondal3965]

Such heartfelt conversation. Loved every bit of it.

[@NiniChinisMamma]

💛🙏

[@NAZRUL-vo2hj]

Hi together so smart

[@labonijana7417]

Such a wonderful interview..thank you for this.

[@straightupwithshree]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@amiSwagatabolchi]

This is such a real session ❤ more power to women ❤️

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@reshmaali7592]

More love power good wishes for both of you ❤❤ what's a motivational conversation!! 🎊💐

[@straightupwithshree]

Glad you enjoyed the conversation!

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@rasnasarkar6749]

Couldn’t stop my tears!The best interview ever

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@rasnasarkar6749]

@@NiniChinisMamma Keep rocking and flying the way u are!You’re an inspiration to all of us

[@NiniChinisMamma]

​❤@@rasnasarkar6749

[@anilmukerji9408]

A profile in Courage and Character.

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you Sir 🙏

[@drighangchu6289]

Confident woman. Impressive.

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@bidishadas832]

What an incredible woman!

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@Soumi-dc2ri]

❤️💝

[@dreamsmp7039]

Beautiful and strong woman Nilanjana ❤ proud of u

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you 💛🙏

[@Subratamaj68]

She is amazing

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@kalpanakikeri1059]

We love u alot Nilanjana mam for what u r and keep inspiring us

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Sending you love 💛🙏

[@kalpanakikeri1059]

​@@NiniChinisMammathanks u so much

[@sharmilaghosh8005]

My hip hip hurray head girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rini452]

Proud of you Nilanjana

[@NiniChinisMamma]

💛🙏

[@arnabibanerjee2469]

Being a biased Jisshu fan, I am more of a your Fan from now on wards. Love, respect and power to this super woman. Will keep this podcast and re-watch on my gloomy days. THANK YOU

[@NiniChinisMamma]

You Do You ❤ More power to you! God bless ❤

[@42sudipta]

Love you so much Nilanjana❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Lots of love ❤

[@42sudipta]

More power to you girl 🙌💞 by the way I'm too a Feb born and our journey if not entirely but quite similar loved how you expressed your self so effortlessly and how the interviewer reminded you of the same too actually getting back to acting! Best semblance was, as she mentioned 'and she is (only) Nilanjana' (pardon me for not remembering her exact words)' But that was exactly where I found myself somewhere so deeply connected with you and more! And we are the same age too...lol

[@subhradharbiswas2428]

Nilanjana you were there since hip hip hurray days of our generation..you haven't left ever, just in case you dint know

[@shoumidasgupta7337]

Loved it..

[@NiniChinisMamma]

💛🙏

[@taniya1982]

❤

[@tulikabose9951]

Etttyoooo Adorrrr...❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Love you ❤

[@piyalichatterjee5690]

Beautiful

[@NiniChinisMamma]

💛🙏

[@straightupwithshree]

Glad you liked it!

[@tickettotravel14]

Cried at 46 min

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@poulomisen9941]

@devi diaries.. good one!!

[@straightupwithshree]

Thank you! Keep sharing.

[@indranidasgupta1511]

Khub Bhalo hoyeche

[@NiniChinisMamma]

❤

[@krishnaghoshbanerjee]

❤❤❤

[@NiniChinisMamma]

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[@upamade]

Whta lovely chat ! So much to get recharged and reaffirmed 😊😊😊

[@NiniChinisMamma]

💛🙏

[@straightupwithshree]

I’m glad you feel recharged and reaffirmed!

[@bidisharay6119]

Loved listening to this conversation, Nilanjanaa was fabulous and so genuine, lots of love and strength to you both, look forward to more of your episodes

[@straightupwithshree]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NiniChinisMamma]

Thank you so much 💛 Sending you love & best wishes 💛🙏

[@mithai5128]

Nilanjana is one real woman that I'd love to hear/see more!

[@NAZRUL-vo2hj]

To gader 3:59 a[a😊❤ 5:21.

[@basudhachakraborty8746]

You are the most beautiful elegant stunning n mach more ❤❤❤👌

[@straightupwithshree]

I'm glad you think so!

[@tanimahalder4424]

Video ta nice

[@KasturiDas-er9lo]

I was so 'choto' tokhon.....my God😂

[@nazmatushshathi5028]

Host so much talkative

[@SourimaDey18]

Please give a interview with sara sengupta

[@rosepetals011]

I was self taught . No body taught me anything.....

[@amitmusicworldacademy4017]

আমি ফার্স্ট টাইম আপনার অনুষ্ঠানটা দেখলাম ভালো লাগলো ভেরি গুড,, তার সাথে আমার একটাই রিকোয়েস্ট আপনি প্লিজ বাংলায় বলুন এবং আপনি যাদের আনেন তারা বাংলার।।।। বাংলায় বললে সবাই বুঝতে পারবে।।। আমি আপনাকে একটা কথা বলি আমি দেখছি আমার সাথে ঠাকুমাও দেখছে উনি আপনার ইংলিশটা বুঝতে পারল না ও নিজে উঠে চলে গেলেন। Please request Bengali

[@gargichatterjee9712]

Hello, ami kichudin holo episode gulo dekhchi, bes valo lagche. Amra sob meyerai protidin kichu na kichu problem r modhhe die jai hoeto… tai episode gulo nijeke valo rakhte help korbe ashakori… but sudhu akta jinis.. ami baire thaki, sarakhhon onno bhasha r modhhei thaki.. tai jakhon nijer sahorer kichu dekhte bosi takhon nijer bhasha te suntei besi valo lage… janina kano eta Bengali der modhhei besi ache je nijer bhasa chere onner bhashae katha bolte besi bhalobase.. Lagnajita r khetre khuub valo laglo je apni question English e kora sotteo somane answer bangla tei die galo…

[@ritwikachatterjee5792]

First mistake, giving up on her thriving career. Second mistake, moving to kolkata. It is like moving backwards

[@SOUMYAPRABHAGANGULY]

Hothat kore majhe majhe Bangla bolche kno😂😂😂 colonial hangover kete jache majhe majhe 😅

[@NAZRUL-vo2hj]

Hi

[@somsnigdha1988]

I heard from my grand aunt that her mother used to get funded by very rich married man. They were in same college. But who cares now being kept for a rich married man or not she has her own fame and charm.

[@taniasengupta1778]

Bunch of elitists

[@suvendubhandari4792]

Banglay bose interview korchen, banglay korun, jader interview nicchen tader kono obangalee shunben na. Bangalee rai sunben. Tai banglay korun.

[@poulomisen9941]

I heard some goog melodious english today.. let this be.. let this be pan india. May be we bengalis will be the primary viewers, however keep this for all.

[@ritwikachatterjee5792]

Sharakkhon bangla bangla korchen. Kolkatay english school gulo bondo kore din

[@NAZRUL-vo2hj]

Hi i want to show

[@mofizulfakir7884]

Didi mir da ka anun