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Fan Club Of The Week - Helly Shah

HARD-working actress Helly Shah has done a remarkable amount at a young age and won herself a dedicat­ed fan base. These include Naina De­sai, Sukanya Basu, Savita Yelne and Devyani Shundi from different parts of India, who run a fan club on Twit­ter. Eastern Eye caught up with them to find out more...

What made you set up this fan club?


We have been crazy admirers of Helly Shah for a long time. She has been our inspiration always. We wanted to create a club where we could discuss all about Helly. Her shows, assignments, likes, dislikes, edits, activities. We thank our follow­ers for the tremendous support.

Tell us more about your fan club?

We love everything about our prin­cess. She inspires us to work harder in life. We always remain amazed by her mind-blowing performances on­screen and superb nature off-screen! This fan club is like our second home. We have an awesome time.

What has been your best moment?

Each of Helly’s memorable moments is always super-exciting to us, like her getting awards and recognition. Another moment was making a thread on the occasion of Helly’s one million Instagram followers. We worked very hard for two weeks to make edits using all the wonderful pictures posted by Helly and were ecstatic when she said she loved the thread.

What do you like about Helly?

She has the most wonderful nature! Ever smiling and spreading positivity wherever she goes. And she is so down-to-earth. We love the way she interacts and treats her fans more like friends. Proud Hellyholics always!

What is your favourite work of hers?

We love each character. We loved her dance moves on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and appearing with her mum on Ra­soi Ki Jung Mummiyon Ke Sang.

Tell us an interesting fact about Helly?

She is an awesome dancer. Helly was a brilliant student. She loves pani puris, bags and anklets. She is a big fan of Deepika Padukone too.

What is your definition of a true fan?

A true fan cares for, respects and loves their idol. They support them in all their phases and decisions and respect their privacy.

  •  Visit Twitter: @Helly_Shah_Gang for more

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