Vic
Hey Gorgeous! Thank you for inviting me! I loved the show and it was so wonderful and inspiring to hear your story! Your play and our conversation after words really inspired me to pursue my creative side again.
Mary
The reviews of your shows are amazing!!! And I had wonderful time. It was wonderful to meet you and your mom.
Sanjay
Congrats Yasmin 
May you scale new heights every time! It is indeed difficult to have a one person show with such confidence. You executed it so well.
May you scale new heights every time! It is indeed difficult to have a one person show with such confidence. You executed it so well.
Lis
Donnie, Stevie, the boys, we all just hung on every word. It was a stellar performance!
Richard
Patty and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. Your performance challenged me to become more introspective. (which, I guess I needed) Thank you and namaste 
Ron
A star truly is born. Keep on pursuing your dreams…you’re great at it.
Ali
Hello Yasmin,
Shahneela and I enjoyed your show. Food was excellent, especially coming from work and enjoying roti and home made samosa. It was beyond our expectations. We enjoyed meeting your mum and talking with her about khoja background. She even gave us few samosas to take home with us. The other folks who were helping with the show did an excellent job of meet and greet. All in all it was a fantastic evening. Please do keep us informed about your new productions. Wish you success in future shows. Have a great summer.
Uma
Hi Yasmin
It was such a wonderful evening my friend! I saw an actor in you which I was never aware about. Subodh also enjoyed the same. He being an art lover and an artist himself was able relate well. You were just amazing!
Umbereen
Hey,
A big congrat’s to you. It was very real and raw and that takes courage.
Happy to see you shine!
xo
A big congrat’s to you. It was very real and raw and that takes courage.
Happy to see you shine!
xo
Inga
I just wanted to congratulate you on your successful show. I knew that you would be terrific since I remembered your show in Vancouver. Best wishes for future shows. Warmest regards.
Kate
Looks like it was a fantastic event, Yasmin. Congratulations!
Lopa
HI from California!
Congratulations on your success. I was telling Renu I could never go up and take the stage like that alone for the entire show. Good on you. I have acted in the past. It is super fun. But I had a cast I was interacting with. I didn’t have an monolouges – Bravo! The food was amazing. We had a wonderful time and thank you so much for inviting us. It is so much work putting up your own show. And I know how much work you put into it. I hope you are now taking some time to relax and unwind while the wheels turn in your head for what is next in your journey.
Steve
Hey Yas!
Your show was incredible! We all had a blast! It was very intriguing, to say the least. Food was also amazing! Thank your mom again from us We were all very proud of you!!!
We were all very proud of you!!!
Professor Dutta
Yasmin,
You have an inspirational way about your writing. Continue to do the good work you do, because people like me benefit.
Shagun
Yasmin,
This is beautiful. From the heart obviously and reaches the reader’s heart subsequently. I am honored that you thought I was worthy of being privy to your play.
Best train ride I have had in years. Can’t wait to see you perform!!!
Ps- I will officially be, as you so eloquently say, “Riding ur ass ” to put this on now!!
Amanda
Hey Girl.
I am so impressed with your writing style. I LOVED the part about Indian children and the idea of being “honest” to yourself. I think kids can teach us so much about honesty and trust. We’re just TOO stubborn to listen as we CAN’T believe that children can be so wise (beyond their years). I also REALLY need to meet your Mom. She sounds like quite a woman and you should feel blessed to have her in your life. I appreciate why you said NO to her funding your first play, but I’m so happy that she made that decision and that YOU finally saw in yourself what your mother saw ALL along.
I also liked the narcissism vs. brilliance idea and the examples you used to clarify to the audience the difference—allowing the audience to make their OWN decision. I so wish I could have been in that theatre on DAY 1. Can’t wait to read the next one!
Favorite line: “Because the art speaks for itself and the story is a noble one.”
Christina
Hi Yasmin,
I thought you were amazing. Wish I had gotten a chance to see Anand. Best of luck with all of your future productions.
Linda
Darling Yasmin,
You were marvellous!! Every woman has got to see Umrao Yasmin!
Farzana
Yasmin,
I just want to say that your words not only moved me, but inspired me. From one artist to another, don’t give up dancing. Good luck with Umrao Yasmin.
Greg
Hi Yasmin,
Thanks for the tickets. Great show! I want to go to India now!
Mohammed
Hello Yasmin,
I am a small businessman from Mumbai India. I came across this website and felt proud about your success. I will tell my 16 year old daughter to follow you as an icon and achieve something extra from just being a housewife.
Shantee
Liked your play. You were awesome!
Nafeesa
Hey Yasmin!
Simply loved your show tonight (I cried through half of it!) – keep up the great work! I’d be happy to help with anything else that you need i.e. promoting it perhaps? Don’t hesitate to ask!
Naila
Hi Yasmin,
I was so disappointed this morning to discover that I had missed your show last night here in Toronto! I’ve heard nothing but positive comments about your show last night and have added you on facebook so I can hopefully stay updated on future things you put out here in Toronto.
Best wishes Yasmin:) xo
Nickisha
Hi Yasmin,
I hope this email greets you in good spirits. I thought that your play (one woman show) was simply fantastic. I loved that, while the play covered major themes such as love, lost, race, cultural differences, familial expectations, personal triumph etc, the story was completely unique and didn’t fit the mold of other bodies of work I’ve come across in the past. There were moments that were laugh out loud funny and others that were heart heartbreakingly sad. It was quite an innovative way to tell a story. I loved how it was seamlessly a love story; a comedy; a tragedy; a story of coming of age and personal triumph and the strength of the human spirit. It was definitely a great way to spend my Friday night and very much appreciated the invite.
Reema
Hello there and Diwali greetings! I had the chance to check out Yasmin’s show on Saturday night. It was a touching story that drew me in.
Farzana
Hi Yasmin,
First off my friend and I were so moved with the play and had a great time. The story struck a cord with me primarily because I’ve dreamed of my Anand for the longest time and just haven’t been able to find him. I could in a way empathize with Yasmin’s loss because it’s a loss or a longing that I’ve always carried with me.
Saima
the show was AMAZING!!! i couldnt wait to hear what happened next!!! i was so moved by your performance! THANK YOU for that experience, yas!
Ann-Marie
Hi Yasmin,
It was really wonderful seeing u last evening and ur show i was really blown away. Girl u got some talent…continue to keep up the good work. So very proud if u
Sangeeta
Hi Yasmin,
I wanted to offer my feedback on the play – Anand. My first impression of Anand is that it’s a great love story, but as I continued to experience the monologues, I realized there was a lot of humor in the play that anyone can relate to. That humor masks vulnerability in the main character. That’s was such an attractive quality. Beneath Yasmin’s strength, and tough exterior, there is a sensitivity to her, which we all get, because we have it too.
Mehreen
Hi There,
My friends and I had a great time and really enjoyed Yasmin and her story telling skills!
Sam
I just got back from the play and I must say it was fantastic! I enjoyed Yasmin’s performance and I especially liked how she used varying degrees of her emotions to convey the story properly to the audience.
Kate
I really enjoyed the play and wanted to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to come and watch it! I thought that the story and messages throughout it were very powerful, I also really respect you for telling your story and putting yourself out there like that.
Abhishek
I had never been to a monologue style show before and didn’t know what to expect, but I ended up absolutely loving it! Yasmin’s portrayal of each character was very vivid and made the story come alive.
Andrea
Yasmin did an amazing job in her performance, of a woman’s journey of life and love. She captured the moments in a genuine way. It kept myself and the audience in tune with her experience or a woman’s experience throughout life.
Murtaza
I’d like to say that I really enjoyed the show, as did my family who attended with me. We hung off of every word from the get-go.
Thomas
Thank you Yasmin, for keeping me personally updated on what you are doing. It all sounds so fascinating. Keep the light burning.
Indy
Wonderful show!!! I loved the way you showcased characters and told your story.. it was very well produced and had great elements.. It appears you have been on one hell of a journey in life.. and the best part.. it’s far from over!! but now that you are creating art from your frustrations, the future is destined to be amazing.
Jyoti
I went and watched the show “Anand”. Yasmin did an amazing job and it truly touch my heart. I actually cried and that kind of emotions canonly be brought by an amazing actor. Story was very well done and you wanted to know more.
I wanted to be an actor right after high school, my parents refused, so I pursued my other passion helping people, Nursing. After getting married and moving to NY, I decided to working towards my first passion, since I believe it is never to late.
Simmi
The play was an amazing experience. Yasmin is a brilliant actor, her expressions, emotions and voice reflecting her story. One moment she had cheerful, happy tone remembering the good times, to the next moment living the pain and sadness due to the unfortunate turn in her life, it was brilliant.
I can relate to so many aspects of her life. I loved when she said that we Indian children cannot go ahead with our passion, goal unless we have our parents blessing and support. She was blessed to have Anand’s support which not everyone has in their life. Not everyone gets that support, most of us have had to forgo our passion or skills because our parents did not understand what we wanted (the latest, 3 idiots depicting it so well).
There are people who are very focused and determined to get what they want while others who need encouragement and a slight push in the right direction. She got it from Anand and somewhat from Julie. She had failures but she still tried, didn’t give up and now she is successful in her passion. This is what impressed me and i can totally relate as i have tried many times but circumstances didn’t work in my favor. She started in English and moved on to a brilliant acting career which i am sure has been a journey of pitfalls, hard work and ultimately success. I started with Biology/Statistics and now I am trying for acting, so lets see where this takes me.
Her Yorkshire experience must have been tough, i have lived in London for a few years which was a great experience but my sister was sending her son from India to a high school in York. This was exactly why i was adamant not to let him go in a totally white, snobbish school, so i frantically tried and got his admission in Long island.
Her Yorkshire experience must have been tough, i have lived in London for a few years which was a great experience but my sister was sending her son from India to a high school in York. This was exactly why i was adamant not to let him go in a totally white, snobbish school, so i frantically tried and got his admission in Long island.
All throughout the play, i had a sense of reliving my life not in the life being exactly the same but the philosphical angle of it. The realization that Tariq loved her but she could never love him as much. I know that feeling, it makes you feel small and sometimes i feel like a mean person.
I know exactly what she was meaning by letting Anand take her the 1st time when she felt used and abused. I was never able to put it into words that we Indian females tend not to oppose having this misconception that they have a right or that we should oblige.
I know exactly what she was meaning by letting Anand take her the 1st time when she felt used and abused. I was never able to put it into words that we Indian females tend not to oppose having this misconception that they have a right or that we should oblige.
Overall, the play was brilliantly done.
Priyanka
I did attend the performance yesterday afternoon and loved it. Her story is extremely relatable and very touching. I see a lot of myself in her when it comes to personality and experiences. The dramatic and emotions parts of her story brought tears to my eyes. I recently experienced a close death and was feeling the emotions she was explaining during her performance.
Pratiba
I was vibing really hard with what I heard.
Laxmi
“Thanks a ton for your message Yasmin, you are truly magical and i am looking forward to read ANAND (bliss, peace, happiness)… Love you.”
Sunil
I really enjoyed the play over all and and the playful, exploratory relationship between Yasmin and Tariq. I also enjoyed the various hues between Yasmin and Anand although I feel Yasmin and Anand shouldnt have come together. But that’s just my opinion.
Kathryn
Hello Yasmin,
Once again I am amazed at your talent and your ability to make your dreams reality – I applaud you. I feel honoured to know you and I am watching your “star” rise with much interest, much hope and much pride. Keep up the good work – I am delighted that you are doing so well.
Much love
Anabelle
Please pass on my love to Yasmin – I was very touched seeing her and to listen to her story.
Lovett
Hello,
I really enjoyed the play and It was my pleasure in attending. Yasmin’s performance was very realistic and moving. It made me realize that Loving someone without actually showing it or expressing it can be harmful to the relationship. I was so encouraged by Yasmin’s play to express my Love, follow my dreams, and heart, that I called some family members I hadn’t told I Loved in a while. Just to tell them I Loved them and want to see them succeed in Life doing whatever makes them Happy : )
Beautiful Feelings : )
Sheila
I came to the play on Friday and really enjoyed it. I thought it was a very honest, humorous and heartfelt depiction of Yasmin’s life.
Rahul
I liked the story and I felt it had a good mix of comedic and dramatic plots. The touching of subjects which indian people stay away from was very good.
Sashen
I enjoyed the show. I thought it was a sweet and sincere look at someone’s life and how love can get us through the toughest moments.
Alexander
Hi,
I just wanted to thank Yasmin so much for the opportunity to see her play. It was very good and I hope they do make it in to a movie. I wish Yasmin great success.
Mika
Hi Yasmin,
I’m Mika. I saw Anand, yesterday show. It was very impressive one. Especially, the scene in the end. Climax scene I know, but felt the reality very much. Anyway, just I want to tell you thanks. I had a great experience!
George
Hello Yasmin,
This is George Konyeaso. I attended your performance last night, and i think it was brillant. I really enjoyed it, and i hope it will ultimately have a happy ending. Good luck to you and keep up the good work.
Sergio
thanks for the play its was great. we had a great time.
Alisha
Hello Yasmin,
I thought you told your story great. I really liked it and do see it as a feature film.
Susie
Hey Yas,
I often read what you are up to and remember our conversation on the stage at QE…your first play with that bizarre robot story line if I remember correctly!! Anyway I just wanted to say that I am so happy for you; your dreams have come true and I think that there are very few people who have the guts to go and follow their dreams and you did and I am sure many people will find inspiration through your achievements.
All my love,
Susie xxx
I often read what you are up to and remember our conversation on the stage at QE…your first play with that bizarre robot story line if I remember correctly!! Anyway I just wanted to say that I am so happy for you; your dreams have come true and I think that there are very few people who have the guts to go and follow their dreams and you did and I am sure many people will find inspiration through your achievements.
All my love,
Susie xxx
Ranj
Hi Yasmin,
Caught your interview last night at 3 am (I work nights), and wanted to congratulate you. Your heading for LA…thats great! I’m not sure if you remember the song I wrote for your pilot show title “I’ll Be Here”, but I do have a rough youtube link of it played at an art gallery: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRanjSinghBand#p/a/u/1/tiVTxxQHmOs
I wish you continued success and hope you will keep me in mind for any musical requirements.
All the best.
Caught your interview last night at 3 am (I work nights), and wanted to congratulate you. Your heading for LA…thats great! I’m not sure if you remember the song I wrote for your pilot show title “I’ll Be Here”, but I do have a rough youtube link of it played at an art gallery: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRanjSinghBand#p/a/u/1/tiVTxxQHmOs
I wish you continued success and hope you will keep me in mind for any musical requirements.
All the best.
Indy
Wonderful show!!! I loved the way you showcased characters and told your story.. it was very well produced and had great elements.. It appears you have been on one hell of a journey in life.. and the best part.. it’s far from over!! but now that you are creating art from your frustrations, the future is destined to be amazing.
Cem
Hello, I wanted to thank you again for letting me be a part of the play on Saturday. I was very moved by the play and definitely felt a strong connection to the story. I too had very similar experiences with my family and my love of acting. Yasmin’s passion and love came accross throughout the play and it was equally moving to meet her mother and see how she was affected by the performance. I wish you all the best with this and your future ambitions.
Gideon
I certainly enjoyed watching Yasmin narrate the story. It felt very real and in the moment. Yasmin does have a good story-telling technique and it surely had my glued during the entire duration of the show. The story to me felt very real and something which a common man could relate and connect to.
Sarbani
I just want to say how wonderful Yasmin’s performance was. I was really moved by it and really saw myself in her shoes or should I say chappals. It was humorous, poignant, incredibly touching, and empowering. In spite of obstacles and her heartbreak, Yasmin has achieved her dream and has believed in herself. That is very inspiring, especially for me. Being an Indian actress in New York is pretty challenging. Even if there are more roles out there, it’s tough and even tougher since my family is completely unsupportive of my career choice. So I really related to Yasmin and her story.
Priyanka
I did attend the performance yesterday afternoon and loved it. Her story is extremely relatable and very touching. I see a lot of myself in her when it comes to personality and experiences. The dramatic and emotions parts of her story brought tears to my eyes. I recently experienced a close death and was feeling the emotions she was explaining during her performance.
Vishal
Dear Yasmin,
Its just awesome that u reply my MSG.. i am very glad that you answer me, i have gone though your all Pics and event and all things its just simply Awesome.. i love what your doing.. i wish at least once i will watch ur show or event… that will be gr8 ..lets just hope.. someday… Please keep Posting ur updates and ur Snaps… i ll like to know ur all updates..Thank you once agn.
Its just awesome that u reply my MSG.. i am very glad that you answer me, i have gone though your all Pics and event and all things its just simply Awesome.. i love what your doing.. i wish at least once i will watch ur show or event… that will be gr8 ..lets just hope.. someday…
Please keep Posting ur updates and ur Snaps… i ll like to know ur all updates..Thank you once agn.
Warm Regards,
Vishal.
Vishal.
Gautham
i like your poems specialy “NOTHINGNESS”……..
Mukash
nice site, describes you well
Unni
Hai yasmin, I just read abt ur new play Anand and and really happy to hear abt that…. Are you planing any shows here in India?? and also, as an actress, am sure you can interact and exchange ur characters feeling through ur eyes to the viewers….. wishing u all the best and expect the pics of of ur show in face book or in twitter.
Unni Krishnan from Kerala, India
Unni Krishnan from Kerala, India
Ramat
helllooooo saw yur pics i luvd yur eyez:)
Yuvraj
hi i saw so many beautiful but there is no one who is more beautiful then you
Julie
Yasmin
Thank you so very much for the show. It was so very moving; storytelling is a very powerful medium. The food was also wonderful. Do tell your mother the chicken was some of the best I have ever had! Wow!
Thank you so very much for the show. It was so very moving; storytelling is a very powerful medium. The food was also wonderful. Do tell your mother the chicken was some of the best I have ever had! Wow!
Emilia
Hi,
I want to thank you for the invitation to watch your show, I was moved by your honesty and your story. A snaphot of a true Canadian woman that brings culture, love and truth to the stage. There were so many moments to connect and as you said for us to watch parts of ourselves on the stage…this was extraordinary, as each of our lives is. I laughed, cried and learned today…perfect. Best wishes and hope to keep in touch.
I want to thank you for the invitation to watch your show, I was moved by your honesty and your story. A snaphot of a true Canadian woman that brings culture, love and truth to the stage. There were so many moments to connect and as you said for us to watch parts of ourselves on the stage…this was extraordinary, as each of our lives is. I laughed, cried and learned today…perfect. Best wishes and hope to keep in touch.
Michael
Allow me to begin by thanking you for a delicious lunch and an unforgettable afternoon.Yasmin, that was a beautiful piece from your life drawn in my mind which will stay for ages. An honest delivery comes across most times in my experience as laboured, but yours was right beside me and you made it look effortless.
p.s. Your mothers chicken is out of this world.
Zahir
Go get em in Vancouver and LA. I’ll be there when you launch Anand in Toronto.
I adore you!
I adore you!
Catherine
Yasmin:
I loved the story arc .. and loved the way you developed the relationship so simply over time .. yet as I went home and thought about it — what a complex piece of writing to take all those years and emotions and to identify the key moments to move us forward over time. Kudos to you.
I thought you were absolutely wonderful. I think that you have a warmth and depth about you that one can’t help but be drawn in by. Again, that is something innate and only in the best actors.
Loved your clothing and the way you changed it over the various scenes. Again, really simple but effective.
Loved your clothing and the way you changed it over the various scenes. Again, really simple but effective.
I’m sure that others have said so, but didn’t find it necessary to go into the blow job so forcefully. I’m first in line for Vagina Monologues and KINK on TV and absolutely am not faint-hearted or prudish. But it was so strong that it became something that stuck out in the memory and it shouldn’t be that, and those words that stood out so much. It felt a little harsh given the whole nature of the play. I do think that it was important to get the whole sexual experience in, but the wording seemed blunt. Check this out with others — what do I know?!!!
LOVED THE MUSIC!!! Great choices throughout.
I loved that I cried. I loved that I can’t get this play and story out of my mind. For that I thank you.
Jay
Hi Yasmin
Your performance was excellent, the food was great, and if you need me in the future I would be glad to work with you!
Vicki
Hi Yasmin,
It was a pleasure to see your performance last friday and chat with you. It was a most enjoyable evening. You asked for comments. I have only one. I think the lighting particularly on your face could be increased. You have extremely expressive and dramatic eyes that draw people to you and your story. Perhaps increased lighting and standing a little closer to the audience would enable them to engage even more in your performance.
I wish you all the best and many great successes.
Lucy & Dennis
Good luck Yasmin! God bless you and all that you do.
Paul Dhillon
Hi Yasmin,
Anand is an excellent and innovative piece of live theatre that definitely needs to go to many places. I think you also need to take it to the South Asian community as your story is so identifiable with the younger generation, especially South Asian women. Again I wish you all the success with it.
Deborah
Hi There,
We all enjoyed Friday night immensely – the play was wonderful, Yasmin is a gifted story teller, the food fantastic, and we are all enjoying our henna tattoos. In fact, two young men commented on my henna today – one at the gym and one at London Drugs. They were both South Asian and told me that the tattoo was Indian. I said yes it was, and I had it because I’d been at the premier performance of a play and the celebration of the playwright, producer and actor.
Have a great day!
We all enjoyed Friday night immensely – the play was wonderful, Yasmin is a gifted story teller, the food fantastic, and we are all enjoying our henna tattoos. In fact, two young men commented on my henna today – one at the gym and one at London Drugs. They were both South Asian and told me that the tattoo was Indian. I said yes it was, and I had it because I’d been at the premier performance of a play and the celebration of the playwright, producer and actor.
Have a great day!
Farrah
I cannot even begin to express how much I appreciate you sharing this story with me. I never realized until now that I have an Anand in my life … who has stood by me through thick and thin. This story has opened my eyes to a lot and has also helped me accept that there is hope and that I have millions of choices and a fantastic support in my family and my friends to know that my life can work out. I really enjoyed this story there are so many lines and just little portions that have stuck with me and I can’t even begin to tell you how greatful I am …
“A teacher affects eternity, he can never know where his influence stops.” – Henry Adams
You are truly an inspiration to me.
oodles of love and light,
farrah
Diane
Hello Yasmin – I had the great pleasure of being at your ‘event’ last night and felt a need to tell you it was both very enjoyable and very heart-breaking. Your story moved me tremendously and I really hope you find solace in telling this story – I’m sure Anand does forgive you.
Thank Zulekha Aunty for the fab food, still tasting it (and in a good way!).
Again, thanks for a special evening and good luck with this and all your future ventures – you are a very special talent!
Thank Zulekha Aunty for the fab food, still tasting it (and in a good way!).
Again, thanks for a special evening and good luck with this and all your future ventures – you are a very special talent!
Al
Hello Yasmin,
I wish you the very best success and really look forward to seeing your name in the spotlight.
Best wishes,
-Al
I wish you the very best success and really look forward to seeing your name in the spotlight.
Best wishes,
-Al
Pat
Hey Yasmin,
Congrats on the interview. I think it’s a pretty cool issue and good to see you are working with causes you believe in It’s so difficult to remain true to your own beliefs when taking on projects.
Love,
Pat
Congrats on the interview. I think it’s a pretty cool issue and good to see you are working with causes you believe in
It’s so difficult to remain true to your own beliefs when taking on projects.Love,
Pat
Saima
Hey Yasmin,
I just wanted to say what a wonderful, talented, gorgeous person you are. I am honored to have known you all these years. Your poetry is mind blowing – I am so proud of you! I can’t wait for your next production!
I just wanted to say what a wonderful, talented, gorgeous person you are. I am honored to have known you all these years. Your poetry is mind blowing – I am so proud of you! I can’t wait for your next production!
Taylor
Hi
Ms Virani …
Yasmin …
Yas …
Look forward to reading your poetica… And congratulations on what sounds like the fruition of a labour of love…
Have a sun, sun, sunshiny day…
Ms Virani …
Yasmin …
Yas …
Look forward to reading your poetica… And congratulations on what sounds like the fruition of a labour of love…
Have a sun, sun, sunshiny day…
Varnel
Congratulations Yas,
no matter what I’m proud of you.
Ram
Hi Yasmin:
Congratulations to you for the publication of your poetry book, hope its the start of a new chapter in your life. I wish you all the success.
Congratulations to you for the publication of your poetry book, hope its the start of a new chapter in your life. I wish you all the success.
Naheed
“Narcissism or Brilliance? was a fascinating display of the multifaceted nature of relationships and the dynamic range of emotions and reactions that are experienced when one person is involved so intimately with another. The actors skillfully brought alive the words so poignantly crafted by the author, Yasmin Virani.”
Anna
I was BLOWN away by Narcissism or Brilliance?, by the cast, and by YOU Yasmin … you brought me to tears repeatedly. Congratulations once again beautiful woman of light – you have much to be proud of!
Ibrahim
Yasmin,
One thing that I am sure of is that things will pay off one day. I am sure you will make it, as you are so persistent and ambitious. You are a great person, no doubt about that, so sensitive to others and caring, despite all the strains that you are faced with.
Hugs and Hugs …
One thing that I am sure of is that things will pay off one day. I am sure you will make it, as you are so persistent and ambitious. You are a great person, no doubt about that, so sensitive to others and caring, despite all the strains that you are faced with.
Hugs and Hugs …
Lourie
All I can Say is WOW!!!! Just when I think you’ve fallen off the face of the earth … you always seem to knock me off my feet with your determination and your strength. You have always had a free-spirit, that I was quite envious about, and you deserve it with all your hard-work and big dreams. I’m so happy for you. Your website is amazing!
Aziza
Hey Yas,
I want to thank you for the opportunity you gave me by being part of this production. Thanks for having faith in me and casting me without a real audition. I truly enjoyed working with you and think you are an awesome director. You are so creative and know how to bring the best out of your actors. It was a wonderful experience for me and the best of it all was that I made new friends and met wonderful people like yourself
Thanks again,
Aziza
I want to thank you for the opportunity you gave me by being part of this production. Thanks for having faith in me and casting me without a real audition. I truly enjoyed working with you and think you are an awesome director. You are so creative and know how to bring the best out of your actors. It was a wonderful experience for me and the best of it all was that I made new friends and met wonderful people like yourself
Thanks again,
Aziza
Gergana
Yas,
Thank you so much for this opportunity. You have cured my largest complex, my accent! I don’t have enough words to express my gratitude. Love you.
Thank you so much for this opportunity. You have cured my largest complex, my accent!
I don’t have enough words to express my gratitude. Love you.
Fen
Thank you for having me a part of a very significant event in your life. Celebrate the success of your book launch, girl you deserve all the happiness in the world!!!!
Love & Light,
Fen
Love & Light,
Fen
Wahab
Hey Yasmin,
Thank you so much for the opportunity you gave me, you don’t what it means to me. I really enjoyed your show yesterday. Your acting was so amazing, I had no idea how good you are.
Thanks again.
Thank you so much for the opportunity you gave me, you don’t what it means to me. I really enjoyed your show yesterday. Your acting was so amazing, I had no idea how good you are.
Thanks again.
Akk
Hi Yasmin,
I really liked your poetry, the words were very deep. I really enjoyed the performance. You guys did a great job.
Faiza
Hey Yasmin,
Congrats on the amazing show. Yasmin, I loved the concept of the show with the five female characters but I have to tell you that the words did it for me. My friend Naaz and I were saying that you captured the way a woman so often feels so well. The words were the best part for me and the characters just augmented that even more!
Way to go!
Sam
Hi Yasmin!
I just visited your website & I can’t begin to express how proud I am of you. I just hope that all the actresses working in both Hollywood & Bollywood are looking for other work because, I know in my heart that your beauty & talent will definitely put them out of work REAL soon. Keep up the good work!
Love,
Sam
I just visited your website & I can’t begin to express how proud I am of you. I just hope that all the actresses working in both Hollywood & Bollywood are looking for other work because, I know in my heart that your beauty & talent will definitely put them out of work REAL soon. Keep up the good work!
Love,
Sam
Chris
Hey Yasmin
Greetings from Jacksonville, Florida, i just want to say you are a beautiful person inside out and your smile and sweet laugh just melt my heart! I think you are gorgeous. i just love you so much you make me excited. you are a awesome person. please write back to me if you can and i’ll write to you back again. i support you a hundred percent down the road. you take care, be safe, best wishes to you, and i love you too.
Greetings from Jacksonville, Florida, i just want to say you are a beautiful person inside out and your smile and sweet laugh just melt my heart! I think you are gorgeous. i just love you so much you make me excited. you are a awesome person. please write back to me if you can and i’ll write to you back again. i support you a hundred percent down the road. you take care, be safe, best wishes to you, and i love you too.
With Love
Chris Rosario
Chris Rosario
Irshad
My dearest Yasmin,
What a generous message you’ve sent me. I’m left speechless (no small accomplishment) for more than one reason. To begin with, the suggestion that collective love will keep me and other outspoken ijtihadists safe is among the most Godly ideas anybody can convey. It shows a level of faith in that can only be described as unshakable. Please know that you have my reciprocal love.
Second, thanks to you, I now have more than a heavy sigh to offer my mother when she tells me to tone it down for her sake. Sister, in that alone, you’ve given quite a gift to the the dutiful South Asian daughter of a wonderful mom. (Having visited your website, I know you’re of South Asian heritage too, so I trust you empathize with my excitement at your gift to me…)
Finally, I must tell you that Socrates is my HERO. To be compared with him, in any way, half-tempts me to just pack it now and end my personal journey on a high. But, of course, the journey must continue because the work is not done — not by a long shot.
But, of course, the journey must continue because the work is not done — not by a long shot.
I’m enormously grateful that you’ve taken time out of your busy acting schedule to drop me the sweetest and kindest of notes. Because you blog, I would be thrilled to have you share my response with your many fans. Count me among them. I say that not to be polite or artificially flattering. Fact is, I don’t have a chance to watch television much. But I can still be a fan of your labours as a person of conscience and not just of your work as an actress.
You are many things at once, as revealed by your stated distaste for labels… On that score, as on many others, I stand shoulder to shoulder with YOU.
You are many things at once, as revealed by your stated distaste for labels… On that score, as on many others, I stand shoulder to shoulder with YOU.
God bless and big hugs,
Irshad
Irshad
Fatima
Hi Yasmin,
It’s me Fatima. I hope you don’t mind me sending you an email today. I know it’s been a long time. So today while I was surfing the web, I came across your website, so I thought I would send a quick hello. OMG… You know I am sure you won’t believe me but when I came across your webpage, it brought tears to my eyes. WOW. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. I just want to *hugz* you. You are quite the gal! You go girl! Anyways I won’t take much of your time, I just wanted to you to know that I am very happy for you. Just seeing your picture today made me smile! Congratulations to you and your family on your brother’s wedding.
It’s me Fatima. I hope you don’t mind me sending you an email today. I know it’s been a long time. So today while I was surfing the web, I came across your website, so I thought I would send a quick hello. OMG… You know I am sure you won’t believe me but when I came across your webpage, it brought tears to my eyes. WOW. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. I just want to *hugz* you. You are quite the gal! You go girl! Anyways I won’t take much of your time, I just wanted to you to know that I am very happy for you. Just seeing your picture today made me smile! Congratulations to you and your family on your brother’s wedding.
Selina
Wow … Yassy, what can I say? I never knew that you were an actress!? Ha ha, you are a pretty damn good one, since even I couldn’t even tell that you were one! I met Yassy only for a short duration of a few weeks, but in those few weeks, I don’t know, I totally had some connection with the girl. She is nice, kind, funny, and I just love her! Good luck babe, in all you endeavors! I know I’ve been busy, but really, if you need me I am here!
Sameer
Wicked website Yasmin!
Looking forward to see the videos!
So when is the next Yasmin Virani production? And more importantly, why didn’t Vancouver break the rain record?!?!??!
Looking forward to see the videos!
So when is the next Yasmin Virani production? And more importantly, why didn’t Vancouver break the rain record?!?!??!
Munasir
Yasmin,
Your passion and commitment to the theatre is without a doubt the soul of you. I do hope that someday all of your dreams will come to life.
Your passion and commitment to the theatre is without a doubt the soul of you. I do hope that someday all of your dreams will come to life.
Edy
What a babe! Nicely done and gorgeous pics!
Hopefully this website helps the world to see what an awesome actress you are. You are always in my prayers.
Love XOXO
Hopefully this website helps the world to see what an awesome actress you are. You are always in my prayers.
Love XOXO
Annie
I really love your pictures and your site Yasmin!!
But I’m also sad because I just realized that I have never seen you on stage. I can’t wait!!
But I’m also sad because I just realized that I have never seen you on stage. I can’t wait!!
Tanja
Thank you so much for including me in your website, Yasmin.
I am honored to see myself among people who are so important to you.
Thank you And … you look stunning!!
I am honored to see myself among people who are so important to you.
Thank you
And … you look stunning!!
Labi
Yasmin,
You’re an extremely talented lady. You gave me many happy moments since meeting you in England all those many years ago, and ever since you have been a shining star in my life.
You’re an extremely talented lady. You gave me many happy moments since meeting you in England all those many years ago, and ever since you have been a shining star in my life.
Marla
Hello Sassy Yassy,
As always, I am so very proud of you. You inspire all of us to decorate the world with our lives, and opinions, and love. Thank you. I’m so very happy to be able to keep callin you my sista, although I’m still hopin that some of your cool will rub off on me!
Love you oh so much …
(like the rest of the multitude in your guestbook Ms popularity!!!!!)
As always, I am so very proud of you. You inspire all of us to decorate the world with our lives, and opinions, and love. Thank you. I’m so very happy to be able to keep callin you my sista, although I’m still hopin that some of your cool will rub off on me!
Love you oh so much …
(like the rest of the multitude in your guestbook Ms popularity!!!!!)
Kathryn
Hi Yasmin!!
Your “Acting Guru” – I feel very honoured!
I have to tell you Yasmin that you are a very special lady – very talented, very loving, very kind hearted, humourous, outgoing, generous with both your time and your spirit! You have a determination which many admire and some will envy. I really do wish you well and I know that you will succeed with all your goals – you are just that type of a gal! I’m very proud to have taught you and to have known you and to be counted amongst your friends.
Love you lots,
Kathryn xx
Your “Acting Guru” – I feel very honoured!
I have to tell you Yasmin that you are a very special lady – very talented, very loving, very kind hearted, humourous, outgoing, generous with both your time and your spirit! You have a determination which many admire and some will envy. I really do wish you well and I know that you will succeed with all your goals – you are just that type of a gal! I’m very proud to have taught you and to have known you and to be counted amongst your friends.
Love you lots,
Kathryn xx
Noreen
Dear Yasmin,
You are Radiant!!
Promise me one thing … that you will never change. Just keep becoming more uniquely you everyday and continue shining from the inside out
You are Radiant!!
Promise me one thing … that you will never change. Just keep becoming more uniquely you everyday and continue shining from the inside out
Miss You,
Love Noreen
Love Noreen
Elisabeth
Wow Guy!
I always new you were determined, but I guess one can never be too prepared for what you have in store next! After 12 years of friendship and living in the same province for only 2 of those years, we still continue to write, call, e-mail and visit each other on a regular basis. What can I say, I guess there is something really special between us, like we were destined to be friends. You have to be the most wonderful person I’ve ever had the pleasure of calling my friend and I owe a lot of who I am to you. I’ll always love you guy – and I still can’t ride a bus because of you!
Lis XOXOXO
I always new you were determined, but I guess one can never be too prepared for what you have in store next! After 12 years of friendship and living in the same province for only 2 of those years, we still continue to write, call, e-mail and visit each other on a regular basis. What can I say, I guess there is something really special between us, like we were destined to be friends. You have to be the most wonderful person I’ve ever had the pleasure of calling my friend and I owe a lot of who I am to you. I’ll always love you guy – and I still can’t ride a bus because of you!
Lis XOXOXO
Zohra
Dear Yasmin,
What an amazing way to get to know you better. It takes courage to put yourself out there, not only on stage, but on the web as well. Thank you for sharing your writing, thoughts, pictures and life with me. I’m honoured just to be reading it, and I can’t tell you how much I love your pics.
Hoping you’ll come back to perform in Toronto again.
What an amazing way to get to know you better. It takes courage to put yourself out there, not only on stage, but on the web as well. Thank you for sharing your writing, thoughts, pictures and life with me. I’m honoured just to be reading it, and I can’t tell you how much I love your pics.
Hoping you’ll come back to perform in Toronto again.
Shafik
Hey Yasmin,
This is an amazing website! You are one of my oldest friends and ever since I have known you – you have always been a performer. Also having you seen you in action, I know all of the talent and potential you have. It makes me extremely happy that you have this website – because it means you are pursuing your dream! And it also means that another Yasmin Virani production will be on it’s way and I only hope that I am back from India to see it – make sure to save me a front row seat.
Love Shaf!
This is an amazing website! You are one of my oldest friends and ever since I have known you – you have always been a performer. Also having you seen you in action, I know all of the talent and potential you have. It makes me extremely happy that you have this website – because it means you are pursuing your dream! And it also means that another Yasmin Virani production will be on it’s way and I only hope that I am back from India to see it – make sure to save me a front row seat.
Love Shaf!
Farzana
Dear Yasmin,
I have grown up with you in my life. I am proud to say that from the first day I met you, I knew you were the most amazing person who ever walked in to my life. You are caring, loving, smart, and talented. Don’t forget that one day really soon you will be on a cover of a famous magazine, don’t forget me. I am also proud of you for going after your dreams. I will always love you and cherish our friendship, because in my eyes you are the most amazing person I ever layed my eyes on. Don’t ever change.
I have grown up with you in my life. I am proud to say that from the first day I met you, I knew you were the most amazing person who ever walked in to my life. You are caring, loving, smart, and talented. Don’t forget that one day really soon you will be on a cover of a famous magazine, don’t forget me. I am also proud of you for going after your dreams. I will always love you and cherish our friendship, because in my eyes you are the most amazing person I ever layed my eyes on. Don’t ever change.
Ashley
Dear Yasmin,
What an amazing website! It’s very professional and sets a great vibe for your career. I haven’t seen you on stage yet, but when I do I am sure you’ll outshine the lights!
What an amazing website! It’s very professional and sets a great vibe for your career. I haven’t seen you on stage yet, but when I do I am sure you’ll outshine the lights!
Best wishes, soon to be sister-in-law Ashley
Shanil
What an excellent site!! Very professional!
Love,
Shanil
Love,
Shanil
Riaz
Each and every time I see you perform, I am reminded just how remarkable you are. Love you dearly and I can’t wait for the next gig!
Mom & Dad
The sky is the limit. Go and grab it!
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