Saumya Tandon Embarks on Horse Riding Journey, Calls First Day 'Intimidating' and 'Overwhelming'
Actress Saumya Tandon has taken a bold step into a new chapter of her life by commencing horse riding lessons, an experience she describes as both "intimidating" and "overwhelming" after her inaugural class. The actress turned to Instagram to share a series of images and videos from her first session, capturing the moment she began fulfilling a long-cherished dream.
A Dream Realized: Saumya's Fascination with Horses
In her heartfelt post, Saumya expressed her deep admiration for horses, labeling them as "elegant" and "probably the most beautiful animal." She wrote, "First day and first class for horse riding. I have always loved horses. So elegant and probably the most beautiful animal, have always been fascinated by them. I always dreamt of having a big farm with beautiful horse and dogs... and imagined myself riding." This revelation highlights a personal passion that has now transitioned into a tangible pursuit.
Bonding with Badshah: A New Friendship Forms
Despite the initial challenges, including some backache, Saumya found solace in making a new friend named "Badshah," a handsome white horse. She elaborated, "And as it happens I have to learn horse riding, the first day was Intimidating, overwhelming and some back ache but I made a great friend in Badshah the handsome white horse." The actress shared a touching connection with Badshah, noting, "We spoke a lot Infact he was a great listener or did he have a choice well he did, but he listened to me and I could feel we had a connect and we became friends." She concluded her post with hopes for future rides, signing off with "Until we meet next Badshah, see you soon, hope we can ride and run together one day."
Saumya Tandon's Recent Projects and Career Highlights
Saumya Tandon was recently featured in the first installment of the duology 'Dhurandhar,' a film inspired by real-life events involving geopolitical tensions and covert operations by India's R&AW, including references to Operation Lyari and the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The star-studded cast includes Akshaye Khanna, Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, with supporting roles by Manav Gohil, Danish Pandor, Gaurav Gera, and Naveen Kaushik.
Her career spans various milestones:
- Early modeling success as the "Femina Cover Girl First Runner Up" in 2006.
- Lead role in the Afghan serial 'Khushi' in 2008, portraying an Afghan woman doctor.
- Co-hosting 'Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout' with Shah Rukh Khan in 2011 and 'Dance India Dance' for three seasons.
- Co-hosting the 'Bournvita Quiz Contest' with Derek O'Brien for three seasons.
- Notable film role as Kareena Kapoor's character's sister Roop in Imtiaz Ali's 'Jab We Met.'
- Popular role as Anita in the comedy serial 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!' since 2015, earning her the nickname "gori mem."
- Hosting the second season of 'Entertainment Ki Raat' in 2018.
This horse riding endeavor marks a new personal adventure for Saumya Tandon, blending her artistic pursuits with a lifelong passion, as she continues to engage her fans with updates on her journey.
