Dr Mehnaaz
Nadiadwala has beautifully compiled
sensitive issues that women face in ‘It’s a Girl: Dialogues with a Princess’, a
novel that revolves around the concept of an unborn child conversing with the
mother, debating on whether it should be born or not as those who chose to see
the world have a lot of struggles to face as a girl and then as a woman. The
novel addresses sensitive issues that women face such as abortion, illiteracy,
stalking, marital rape, human trafficking, alpha woman, to name a few.
The author, Dr Mehnaaz, was born and raised in one of the top
families of Bollywood as the daughter of A G Nadiadwala, who started the
Nadiadwala film productions. A doctorate in strategic management with a
specialisation in cultural and global issues, in many ways, it is her
experiences during her studies that drove her to pen down the novel that is
based on women’s issues. Coming from a background of film producers, she has
plans of creating a feature film based on the novel. Dr Mehnaaz has also lead
fundraisers for various causes like heart surgery, children with HIV and women
with breast cancer.
She has received several awards including the Mother Teresa
Award in 2016 from the Governor of Sikkim, Chaudhary Randhir Singh, for her
contribution in social services and education toward the less fortunate.
Dr Mehnaaz has partnered with celebrity nutritionist and
dietician Shwetha Bhatia who is now based in Goa. The partnership aims to
empower women through nutrition and exercise plans, which is a step ahead of
the book. Shwetha is also a competitive fitness athlete, having won Bronze
medals at the State and National Bodybuilding Championships 2015. Her passion
for fitness has led her to start her own Fitness and Nutrition Centre in
Panjim, Goa called Gym & Tonic. The book will be available exclusively at
Gym and Tonic, Panjim, Goa and the proceeds from it will go solely towards the
upliftment of women in distress and child development.
On the occasion of
the book launch there will be a panel discussion which will be held at Gym and Tonic, Campal. The panel discussion will
cover topics such as nutrition, exercise, and psychological issues concerning
women. Expert panellist include Mehnaaz Nadiadwala, author of ‘It’s a Girl:
Dialogue with a Princess’, Shwetha Bhatia, Nutritionist and Owner of Gym and
Tonic; and Amita Quenim, Clinical Psychologist, Healthy Mind Counselling
Clinic.
