How storytelling saved me | Mehak Mirza Prabhu | TEDxSomaiyaVidyavihar
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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The way she used the chair symbolically as Zero and everytime stood up to convey her upward journey....was outstanding. It appeared so spontaneous.
@lakshmi.nanjundaswamy
5 жыл бұрын
Punita Salwan It is great only few can observe that..
@naveenchenna1338
3 жыл бұрын
Ohh great observation.
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
@sandyshedge3979
Жыл бұрын
Yes right
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 ,
Nazar mil jaye to nazariya na badal jaye!!!! Cheers!
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...
"Nazar mil jaye toh kahi mera ye naya nazariya na badal jaye...", this was love. ♥
@MehakMirzaPrabhu
6 жыл бұрын
rakhshanda mujib thank you
What an amazing, inspiring woman. Kudos to you👍
""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.
@muhammadpatel2682
5 жыл бұрын
Nikhil Chauhan
@capra2212
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
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
6 жыл бұрын
Kalpna Prakash ji
@syedshah1891
5 жыл бұрын
Kalpna Prakash tell me your story. Plz I will be waiting
@whatever2moro
5 жыл бұрын
Kalpana Prakash jee, please tell us ur story and inspire us to be brave ay any age. Gratitude.
@ranjeetbaranwal1815
5 жыл бұрын
Hiii mam ! I would also like to listen your story and I also love to write. I'm also waiting for.......🤞🤞
@Divya-tl6gr
4 жыл бұрын
Mam please tell us ur story too .
The way u narrate stories is like million dollors.u inspire many women who r lost in despair. Ur talent envys me
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 ❤️
A brilliant, gifted, beautiful woman.
Iam kerala.looking like u as a kerala lady because of ur dress and hair style.i liked
In 4 minutes this was too moving. Couldn’t control my tears. God bless this girl 🙏
@sdfatehi
Жыл бұрын
Yaap
I wish they have a traslator when she speak Hindi,..I didn't understand her whole message!.❤🇵🇭 GOD BLESS you ma'am beyond measure.
Amazing story of Resilience, comebacks, how you could do it with such ease is unfathomable!
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
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 🙏
पूरे विडियो में ऐसा लगा मानों ख़ूबसूरत ख़्वाब के जैसे, एक चीज मुकम्मल हुई...
She is just in d skin of each character ....every tym she changes character u can see her expressions changing
The way she narrator story is just amazing 👌👌👌
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 ।🙏
She is simply amazing 🙂
Shaan is an experience.... Gave me goosebumps... Thanks to you
Everytime she said zero..she sat back on that chair💕💕 dammmmmm girl..she narrated her story as a storyteller💕💕💕 love uuuuu
What a talent... God bless you
You made me speechless.... awesome..God bless you...
Loved it !!! Really inspiring
Awesome .... I salute to u .. u r such a inspiration for many life's...
Such a beautiful delivering message
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. ❤️❤️
Wooooooowwwww!!!! Inspired! Made cry!!! U are Awesome mahek mirza mam! I am in love with You😊😘😘😘
@ajadansari846
5 жыл бұрын
Kings princess w8
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!!!
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....
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
Omg ..m in tears... superb storytelling...
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
Thank you for sharing such a inspirational story, storytelling can motivate many people
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!!
Love the way you narrate story ma'am..love you..God bless😘😘
Wow, great speech and inspiration for all
you are an inspiration. loved your recital.
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 🙏
You are an inspiration to humanity.🙏
This lady is amazing!
Touched, Happy, Inspired by Your Life and Your Story! Mehek
Mind blowing
Bus ek word" Excellent "...main isse jayada kya bolun...App ki life aur lifestyle dono bilkul alag hai...👍💖👌
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...
Its really beautiful...can't explain in words.....
Absolutely mind blowing 👍
Love the way you convery so much of depth of emotions with your words and your voice.
Exceptionally inspiring! Great ! God Almighty Bless!
The story was amazing !
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.
I got goosebump..... after hearing your story.... Just unbelievable mam....
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....
Wonderful! You are just amazing 💗💗💗💗
You're amazing ma'am, you're a true inspiration. ❤
Never seen anything as such! Truly mesmerizing! Tears.
Awesome speech.. I became speechless after listening to her....
Really great story ma'am... Aapki story telling bohot andar tak zhagzhodke rakh deti hai... Real talent... Khoop khoop khoop chaan.. Tumhi great ahat...
Incredible speech and story telling, deserses for standing ovation
A big salute.u brought tears into my eyes. All d best
Heart touching speech❤, so beautifully execute
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 ...😍
Superlike... So inspiring..
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.
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 💞
You are an inspiration, Soumya . Kudos to you. Keep it up.
चांगले वाटले. Simply loved it.
She is just amazing ♥️
It's too much inspiring. Just speechless to see this video. Mehek win the heart 💓
Amazing..one of the best of Ted..
what a storyteller..... Keep it up...
Hats off.. Very Inspration
Sachme apki stories muje bahut achi lagti ap jan dal detoh har ek kahani me apke performance se per apki life itne sare struggle se guzari hai aj pata chala realy aj pehli bar i nt only loved ur performance but also inspired by you thanx a lot u wil nevr giv up in life n u wil nvr be broken down by any one evn lifes ups n dwns becz u hav learnt nw to over come evrytg al d best for ur bright feature.
Mam ur r most struggling lady ,very heart touching story teller ,keep it up ,god always made u happy👍👍💐💐
O my God, so courageous lady🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Awesome , very inspiring and connecting ...u helped me in believing in my thoughts and giving it a reality turn
No words for u jst amazing
Amazing!!! You and your story... best wishes.
Inspirational and amazing!
Great... wonderful.......
बेहतरीन से बढ़कर और कोई शब्द नहीं है मेरे पास
Such a beautiful inspiration u r! Being depressed in life....nothing Could be full fil ur happiness so Moved on vth confidence 😙😚😙
Take a bow ma'am 🙏🙏❤❤ lots of love to you ❤❤🌻🌻you are truly an inspiration ❤
I was in my hand time..... Now feeling that life will give you your purpose ❤
Waooo it's amazing..U narrate it soo lovely ......I fll lv wth u maam
People like u inspires everyone to look forward inspite of challenges difficulties which they are facing..
Really love this...!
Wow! Speechless!
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...
Great lady and you are an example to other women.....to make them strong and live respectfully...what life keeps for us we can not change....but we can change our living style as per the change.That makes us living life happily and respectfully.
What an amazing person! Regards 🙏
This is another example for age is just a number We don't what is hidden in us let's play treasure hunt with our self
Gazaaaabb. I like true stories
Awesome story Mam totally Inspired me... Thanks u so much mam
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😘😘😘
Wow!! What a splendid presentation.. I like you so much Maa.. Communication skills awesome 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘✌✌✌✌