Actress Soniya Bansal has never really outgrown her love for the monsoon. For someone who's carved a career across Hindi and Telugu cinema, web series, music videos and reality TV, she says rain still pulls her straight back to childhood.

Bansal, known for films such as Naughty Gang, Game 100 Crore Ka, Dubki and Dheera, along with the web series Shoorveer, found wider recognition after appearing on Bigg Boss 17. She also made her international red carpet debut at Cannes for her indie film The Last Breath.

Ask her about the rains, though, and the conversation turns personal. "Monsoon takes me back to my carefree childhood," she said, recalling how she used to dash outdoors without a second thought about getting soaked, folding paper boats and soaking in every drop. For her, the season carries a quiet metaphor too — even the sky cries sometimes, yet what follows is freshness and renewal. The sound of rain alone, she admits, is enough to lift her spirits.

Her idea of a perfect rainy day doesn't involve much running around. It starts with a hot cup of chai by the window, watching the rain come down. From there, it's books, a comfort movie, some soft music and time with family. When the downpour eases up a bit, she likes to take a drive — Mumbai, she says, transforms into something beautiful once the monsoon sets in.

Music plays its part too. "Tum Se Hi" from Jab We Met remains her go-to monsoon track, one she says has aged well and still captures the romance of the season perfectly. She notes that the song instantly sets the mood every time it plays.

Food, unsurprisingly, is where she lights up the most. Hot pakoras paired with masala chai top her list of monsoon indulgences, along with roasted corn dusted with lemon and spices — a flavour combination she associates with long evening drives.

When asked about her dream monsoon getaway, Bansal didn't hesitate: Lonavala. The rolling green hills, waterfalls and misty valleys make it, in her words, the ideal place to unwind. She says nature is at its best there during the rains, and she always leaves feeling recharged.

For Bansal, the monsoon isn't just a season on the calendar — it's tied to memory, comfort and a sense of slowing down that she clearly cherishes.

Actress Soniya Bansal has never really outgrown her love for the monsoon. For someone who's carved a career across Hindi and Telugu cinema, web series, music videos and reality TV, she says rain still pulls her straight back to childhood.

Bansal, known for films such as Naughty Gang, Game 100 Crore Ka, Dubki and Dheera, along with the web series Shoorveer, found wider recognition after appearing on Bigg Boss 17. She also made her international red carpet debut at Cannes for her indie film The Last Breath.

Ask her about the rains, though, and the conversation turns personal. "Monsoon takes me back to my carefree childhood," she said, recalling how she used to dash outdoors without a second thought about getting soaked, folding paper boats and soaking in every drop. For her, the season carries a quiet metaphor too — even the sky cries sometimes, yet what follows is freshness and renewal. The sound of rain alone, she admits, is enough to lift her spirits.

Her idea of a perfect rainy day doesn't involve much running around. It starts with a hot cup of chai by the window, watching the rain come down. From there, it's books, a comfort movie, some soft music and time with family. When the downpour eases up a bit, she likes to take a drive — Mumbai, she says, transforms into something beautiful once the monsoon sets in.

Music plays its part too. "Tum Se Hi" from Jab We Met remains her go-to monsoon track, one she says has aged well and still captures the romance of the season perfectly. She notes that the song instantly sets the mood every time it plays.

Food, unsurprisingly, is where she lights up the most. Hot pakoras paired with masala chai top her list of monsoon indulgences, along with roasted corn dusted with lemon and spices — a flavour combination she associates with long evening drives.

When asked about her dream monsoon getaway, Bansal didn't hesitate: Lonavala. The rolling green hills, waterfalls and misty valleys make it, in her words, the ideal place to unwind. She says nature is at its best there during the rains, and she always leaves feeling recharged.

For Bansal, the monsoon isn't just a season on the calendar — it's tied to memory, comfort and a sense of slowing down that she clearly cherishes.