How storytelling saved me | Mehak Mirza Prabhu | TEDxSomaiyaVidyavihar

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  • After facing countless hardships in her life, from losing her family at an early age to raising her daughter alone, Mehak Mirza Prabhu found her calling as a storyteller at the age of thirty-three, and has never looked back since. At TEDxSomaiyaVidyavihar 2018, she recounts her tale, and how she rose to meet each challenge head-on. This is followed by a riveting storytelling performance, named “Shaan”.
    Mehak Mirza Prabhu is a storyteller, writer, blogger, performer, and former entrepreneur from Maharashtra. She is also the founder of 'Jhumritalaiya', an online school dedicated towards merging classic storytelling forms with original stories that reflect recent times.
    Storyteller, writer, blogger, performer and former entrepreneur Mehak Mirza Prabhu’s life is a perfect example of the saying ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade’. With life taking twists at the most unexpected times, she rediscovered herself through various mediums, most importantly - writing. Her online storytelling school, 'Jhumritaliaya', is dedicated towards merging classic storytelling form with original stories that reflect recent times. A social reform enthusiast, she has featured in the campaign The Bridge Talks, an initiative by Caravan Magazine that lays emphasis on gender empowerment. In addition to this, she has also collaborated with Alif’s Mohammad Muneem for a duet storytelling act on child abuse that was recently performed at IIT Bombay. Her story ‘Phir Mohobbat Karni Hai’ has gained over 3M views across various digital platforms. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @punitasalwan8921
    @punitasalwan8921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    The way she used the chair symbolically as Zero and everytime stood up to convey her upward journey....was outstanding. It appeared so spontaneous.

  • @HPriya-fd3pl
    @HPriya-fd3pl ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I fell in love with this lady.. She is strong, courageous, a fighter... And she is extremely talented, the way she tells stories.. Lots of love to you ma'am

  • @2rudha
    @2rudha 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    my heart just sank when she said 6 dead at one go,, this is asking for too much , even if you are fully grown up just one dead takes so much out of you and here she was just 18-19 facing 6 dead blood relatives ,,, dear god bless you and no more going back to zero ,

  • @SXHQQSSS
    @SXHQQSSS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Nazar mil jaye to nazariya na badal jaye!!!! Cheers!

  • @rakhshandamujib2793
    @rakhshandamujib2793 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    "Nazar mil jaye toh kahi mera ye naya nazariya na badal jaye...", this was love. ♥

  • @aafat_af
    @aafat_af 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The way she narrator story is just amazing 👌👌👌

  • @chiranthanbr
    @chiranthanbr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Was part of the audience at qissa, IISc yesterday,
    Was super impressed by your performance, googled your name and landed here, now I am super motivated by you
    More power to you ma’am, eagerly looking forward to your next live performance...

  • @kalpnaprakash6413
    @kalpnaprakash6413 6 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Keep it up .... I started my life from O at the age of 50..... A single women .....
    Will tell u my story nd then you narrate
    God bless !

    • @nneelamjain3188
      @nneelamjain3188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kalpna Prakash ji

    • @syedshah1891
      @syedshah1891 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kalpna Prakash tell me your story. Plz I will be waiting

    • @whatever2moro
      @whatever2moro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kalpana Prakash jee, please tell us ur story and inspire us to be brave ay any age. Gratitude.

    • @ranjeetbaranwal1815
      @ranjeetbaranwal1815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hiii mam ! I would also like to listen your story and I also love to write. I'm also waiting for.......🤞🤞

    • @Divya-tl6gr
      @Divya-tl6gr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mam please tell us ur story too .

  • @nikhilchauhan4936
    @nikhilchauhan4936 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    ""SHAAN"" is a brilliant story but what stand out is when everytime she said "SO,i came back to a zero again" and she sat on chair...too good.👍👍👌👌 another outstanding TED talk.

  • @teamammcri2224
    @teamammcri2224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The way u narrate stories is like million dollors.u inspire many women who r lost in despair. Ur talent envys me

  • @cyberfan1
    @cyberfan1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an amazing, inspiring woman. Kudos to you👍

  • @divya2948
    @divya2948 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    You know what, I have been liking your stories from that time when did you start it to write down, but after knowing your life struggle, I have become your fan Mam.
    God bless you and your sweet daughters, I'll want to mention here one thing so that, when your daughters will start reading, they'll know how lucky they are! They have you who is truly a gem. Love you Mam ❤️

  • @subashinis8437
    @subashinis8437 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shaan is an experience.... Gave me goosebumps... Thanks to you

  • @fairozkhannagrolli8790
    @fairozkhannagrolli8790 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Nice struggle friend now u have really good life.i am 28age still now zero really u r inspiration to me thank u for good speech

  • @PriyankaKumari-of7se
    @PriyankaKumari-of7se 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow amazing. The way you narrate story is very beautiful.. Your own life is full of struggles and you rised from 0 to infinity. That is really an inspiration for everyone and no need to say about the story of Shaan. I got goosebumps. ❤️❤️

  • @janakigopalan1992
    @janakigopalan1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    In 4 minutes this was too moving. Couldn’t control my tears. God bless this girl 🙏

  • @monalichauhan2455
    @monalichauhan2455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Touched, Happy, Inspired by Your Life and Your Story! Mehek

  • @PeacePlease.
    @PeacePlease. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    WOW - You are SUCH an INCREDIBLE Story Teller - Hats off to you!! I was awed by your different voices, You Go Girl - EXcellent Performance. From my corner in the US I give you a definite thumbs up, and wish you the very best. Shine On with my Blessings - Ushta-te!!

  • @ishantrana8003
    @ishantrana8003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is just in d skin of each character ....every tym she changes character u can see her expressions changing

  • @sandipaiIsAlive
    @sandipaiIsAlive 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made me speechless.... awesome..God bless you...

  • @jayeshdamani6256
    @jayeshdamani6256 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Loved it !!!
    Really inspiring

  • @sooraj221
    @sooraj221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are truly a GEM! inside this whole bunch of negativity evrytime i only see you with positive vibes and that great attitude. love you Mehak mam.

  • @saymarizvi3261
    @saymarizvi3261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome .... I salute to u .. u r such a inspiration for many life's...

  • @muskanbansal121
    @muskanbansal121 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this lady she is an exceptional narrator and so graceful if you listen her poems stories or her narration you will fall in love with her ,the quality the grace the shrill in her voice the sensuality the cheerfullness . I can stop writing in her praise and can explain the talent she has

  • @shalinib5380
    @shalinib5380 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are very true that life has different plans for us.. you are really great that you have overcome so many things in life.
    Lot of respect to you from my side

  • @sanghamitradatta1994
    @sanghamitradatta1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always love that you never seemed to talk much !!! It never sounds too lengthy or repeatative or cliche .... that is why the attention to your talk never drifts away.....and your life journey and stories always are motivating and inspiring. God bless you 💞

  • @eliyageevarghese5392
    @eliyageevarghese5392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a talent... God bless you

  • @sanitha30
    @sanitha30 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg ..m in tears... superb storytelling...

  • @ruchitasawant709
    @ruchitasawant709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Narration!! You touched my heart with ur story! All the best n yes m sure ur Dad must b very proud for sure! N what a talent!!!

  • @preet-xi9ft
    @preet-xi9ft 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a beautiful delivering message

  • @ashwathysurendran1788
    @ashwathysurendran1788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your way of story telling ..... And the way you hide some pain in every writing of yours ... You inspire me a lot .... Happy to hear more from you... Keep going ...😍

  • @vs-jo1qx
    @vs-jo1qx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you are an inspiration. loved your recital.

  • @Tanya_kumari22
    @Tanya_kumari22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you are actually my inspiration.... for the first time when i listened your poetry ...you were in hijab and potraying story of a daughter talking to her mom who is in icu ...i was melted ..i too usedto write stories and poems but from thatday i started feeling my poetry and i try giving my poetry some life...and from then whenever i say !y poetry everyone listens it which full concetration and give me loads of compliments ..even that made me more popular in whole school ..especially for me in every event of our school function a category of poem was included and i was the gem for it....no roleplay went comoplete without my poetry..speciall thanks to you mam! hope we meet sometimeon stage....

  • @priyankachatterjeeroy4169
    @priyankachatterjeeroy4169 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's tk too much courage to depict ur own pain in such a way. Thank u. Ur come bk each n every time z nt only an example but also an inspiration 🙏

  • @KunalKumar-dy9yn
    @KunalKumar-dy9yn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are an inspiration to humanity.🙏

  • @ankitkhandal355
    @ankitkhandal355 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, great speech and inspiration for all

  • @bintibashir3021
    @bintibashir3021 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Literally Wowww... though u have highlighted all the things regarding Kashmir Srinagar... Gulmarg... Dal Lake...Harisa ... Thanks for that n also for the story actually strengthen story Ma'am...

  • @Mimi_Prerna_Paradise.
    @Mimi_Prerna_Paradise. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the way you narrate story ma'am..love you..God bless😘😘

  • @shivammishra85
    @shivammishra85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    सच कहाँ मैंम आपने आँखे होने से नज़रिया बदल जाता है लोगो का..वही खुश है जिनकी आँखे नही सब कुछ देख कर भी तो अनदेखा नही कर सकेंगे😢
    आपकी कहानियां दिल को छू जाती है ऐसा लगता है जैसे कि ये जो कहानी में है ये मेरी आप बीती है...
    और आपकी जीवनी सुनी जिस तरह से आपने अपने आप को हर कदम पर खुद को संभाले रखा आप के जैसे हिम्मत काश हर उस टूटे हुए इंसान में होती जो जीने के तरीकों से डर कर जिन्दगीं जीना छोड़ देता है...
    आप एक बहुत अच्छी कहानीकार है ।🙏

  • @surbhisanvi9938
    @surbhisanvi9938 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its really beautiful...can't explain in words.....

  • @ruchidhull4459
    @ruchidhull4459 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mam ur r most struggling lady ,very heart touching story teller ,keep it up ,god always made u happy👍👍💐💐

  • @gauravgarje9233
    @gauravgarje9233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really great story ma'am... Aapki story telling bohot andar tak zhagzhodke rakh deti hai... Real talent... Khoop khoop khoop chaan.. Tumhi great ahat...

  • @himanshushekhar2621
    @himanshushekhar2621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got goosebump..... after hearing your story.... Just unbelievable mam....

  • @pravdeepsanghu7545
    @pravdeepsanghu7545 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The story was amazing !

  • @leenachitwan
    @leenachitwan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This lady is amazing!

  • @shormy4716
    @shormy4716 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You're amazing ma'am, you're a true inspiration. ❤

  • @YogisWeblog
    @YogisWeblog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    चांगले वाटले.
    Simply loved it.

  • @anjaligupta5299
    @anjaligupta5299 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are an inspiration, Soumya . Kudos to you. Keep it up.

  • @Indra67
    @Indra67 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm spellbound.
    I found you very late in my life... but you have breathed an amazing inspiration in me✨✨
    May God Bless you always 🙏

  • @anchalsharma5166
    @anchalsharma5166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She is just amazing ♥️

  • @priyasukhi8685
    @priyasukhi8685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A big salute.u brought tears into my eyes. All d best

  • @architectMd
    @architectMd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exceptionally inspiring!
    Great !
    God Almighty Bless!

  • @holisticedu949
    @holisticedu949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the way you convery so much of depth of emotions with your words and your voice.

  • @kminspiration8403
    @kminspiration8403 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome speech.. I became speechless after listening to her....

  • @sohinideb2095
    @sohinideb2095 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful! You are just amazing 💗💗💗💗

  • @Nitish-Kumar.94
    @Nitish-Kumar.94 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mind blowing

  • @Anany_Singh
    @Anany_Singh ปีที่แล้ว

    She touched the deepest corner of my heart 😭

  • @garima_basnet
    @garima_basnet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never seen anything as such! Truly mesmerizing! Tears.

  • @saayleepatankar4969
    @saayleepatankar4969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely mind blowing 👍

  • @ankitaverma4967
    @ankitaverma4967 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Superlike... So inspiring..

  • @vishalkadam5929
    @vishalkadam5929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing such a inspirational story, storytelling can motivate many people

  • @Nbsthefortuner
    @Nbsthefortuner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible speech and story telling, deserses for standing ovation

  • @honeythakur509
    @honeythakur509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 32 and dealing with depression and doing nothing.. so basically at zero. You are inspiration ..thank you

  • @veena0829
    @veena0829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today someone sent me your story " Woh keh na saka". That performance and your story impressed me so much, that I searched and realized how much I have missed. you are great, you are an inspiration to everyone. I have to catch up with all of your writing and performance.

  • @garimasingh2045
    @garimasingh2045 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Take a bow ma'am 🙏🙏❤❤ lots of love to you ❤❤🌻🌻you are truly an inspiration ❤

  • @snehabhatt2417
    @snehabhatt2417 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing..one of the best of Ted..

  • @samathaclassroom5147
    @samathaclassroom5147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The story of a visually challenged girl, the way she can see this world made me to think, inspire and motivated me to choose my own way to see the world

  • @renukubade7606
    @renukubade7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's too much inspiring. Just speechless to see this video. Mehek win the heart 💓

  • @Nehasingh-ls5sp
    @Nehasingh-ls5sp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a storyteller.....
    Keep it up...

  • @radhika151994
    @radhika151994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome , very inspiring and connecting ...u helped me in believing in my thoughts and giving it a reality turn

  • @rd213256
    @rd213256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    People like u inspires everyone to look forward inspite of challenges difficulties which they are facing..

  • @susmita5424
    @susmita5424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Waooo it's amazing..U narrate it soo lovely ......I fll lv wth u maam

  • @sandhyaj27
    @sandhyaj27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg...what a way of narrating...loved it...The change of voice was just superb..it's completely flawless ...
    The story...have known a similar story...it's a Malayalam film acted by Jayasurya..." Happy Journey" In that too de declines the opportunity of getting operated bcoz hes so passionate about playing blind cricket...
    All the best Mam ..
    You are so talented...

  • @poojasaini8165
    @poojasaini8165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hats off.. Very Inspration

  • @anshgamingyt007
    @anshgamingyt007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She is simply amazing 🙂

  • @sayantanimukherjee6280
    @sayantanimukherjee6280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    O my God, so courageous lady🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @devpriya3730
    @devpriya3730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No words for u jst amazing

  • @teachmachine6487
    @teachmachine6487 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a regular listener of DEDx. Madam you are a just a great writer

  • @praptigoyal4021
    @praptigoyal4021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't whai speak.. Even i have no.. Words for this video.. U r truly storyteller... And one thing which i learnt from this is that . Always be ready for the challenges in life.. Accept it... Start it again.. Failed then again start... I love... This.. So much😘😘😘

  • @nandeshanil432
    @nandeshanil432 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Heart touching speech❤, so beautifully execute

  • @sonalibasak7972
    @sonalibasak7972 ปีที่แล้ว

    So powerful you are and.... your storytelling, it was so natural that I forgot that you are not Shaan and was just telling her story... You have become your story, thanks :)

  • @rahuljaiswal1176
    @rahuljaiswal1176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inspirational and amazing!

  • @rajneetkaur9836
    @rajneetkaur9836 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing person!
    Regards 🙏

  • @MitaliSingh5000
    @MitaliSingh5000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!!! You and your story... best wishes.

  • @armaanrampadarath4436
    @armaanrampadarath4436 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very philosofic idea, to compare the ups and downs of life like jumping on a trampoline, and getting excited to see the hights, while being aware of the lows that may follow

  • @paraburgracia2941
    @paraburgracia2941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish they have a traslator when she speak Hindi,..I didn't understand her whole message!.❤🇵🇭 GOD BLESS you ma'am beyond measure.

  • @rajeevmoothedath8392
    @rajeevmoothedath8392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb! A story teller who has many twists and turns in her own life story who tells it so well, acting skills etai.

  • @ashwathyashok1788
    @ashwathyashok1788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's a Superwoman ❤🔥

  • @pvighnesh
    @pvighnesh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really love this...!

  • @ajayarya9530
    @ajayarya9530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful inspiration u r!
    Being depressed in life....nothing
    Could be full fil ur happiness so
    Moved on vth confidence 😙😚😙

  • @ivanrodrigues6229
    @ivanrodrigues6229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic! Stay blessed...always 😊

  • @avinashkaur409
    @avinashkaur409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am getting addicted to ur stories mam❤

  • @ayushiraj300
    @ayushiraj300 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Everytime she said zero..she sat back on that chair💕💕 dammmmmm girl..she narrated her story as a storyteller💕💕💕 love uuuuu

  • @kalpanarawat7143
    @kalpanarawat7143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    पूरे विडियो में ऐसा लगा मानों ख़ूबसूरत ख़्वाब के जैसे, एक चीज मुकम्मल हुई...

  • @lataramooji5234
    @lataramooji5234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great. The way you delivered, touched my heart ❤

  • @AmrutaBhosle
    @AmrutaBhosle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Proud to be ur sister 😘

  • @srinivasansujatha1808
    @srinivasansujatha1808 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW ...I am from chennai , but now I am working Dubai ....really fabulous...no words to say....great god bless u and give more power.....looks very young....u may acchive lot rest of ur life....

  • @AnkitSharma-ou3fe
    @AnkitSharma-ou3fe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great... wonderful.......

  • @sasmitasahu5368
    @sasmitasahu5368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding! It's a kind of great inspiration to me specially.Please continue this art.

  • @therighteousnest6628
    @therighteousnest6628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW !!! Hats off, So inspiring for me... loved it