Mumbai, August 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Actress Shefali Shah has opened up about her love for books, admitting that she often buys new ones despite already having a sizeable collection of unread titles at home.
Marking International Book Lovers Day, the ‘Jalsa’ actress shared a picture of herself posing with a large pile of books and explained why she continues to add to her collection.
“I am a book hoarder. I buy books knowing fully well that I have enough unread ones waiting for me at home. And yes, I am guilty of it… but I think I know why I do it,” Shefali wrote on Instagram.
She said books give her something to look forward to during difficult or emotionally challenging days.
“Because life will have its slacks. There will be days when emotions feel too heavy, feelings feel too loud, or everything just feels a little… meh. And on those days, I know I have a friend waiting for me. A story I haven’t met yet. A world I can disappear into for a while,” she added.
“Maybe that’s why I keep buying them. It’s not just books I collect. It’s little things to look forward to!” she said.
Shefali frequently shares glimpses of her personal life with her followers on social media.
Earlier this week, she gave fans a look at a cherished handloom saree from her wedding trousseau. Describing the outfit as carrying the “scent of new love”, the actress shared photographs of herself wearing the saree, which features a Bandhej-inspired print, Ikat-style motifs and a temple-style zari border.
“This one has been with me for years. It was part of my wedding trousseau, and somehow, it still has the scent of new love. Taking me back to moments each time I wore it,” she wrote.
Calling the saree timeless, Shefali added that handloom has a special charm, with its beauty evolving each time it is worn.
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