Exclusive- Shriya Pilgaonkar on the magic of ‘Mumbai’s own cherry blossoms’
Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar recently joined HT City for a special photoshoot in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar-Vikhroli area, where she was captivated by the beauty of the Tabebuia trees, also known as pink trumpet trees. Often called ‘Mumbai’s own cherry blossoms,’ these pink flowers create a striking display along sections of the Eastern Express Highway, typically from December to April every year. Shriya Pilgaonkar/Pics: Satish Bate The vibrant sight left Shriya pausing to take in the fleeting beauty of the blooms. She shares, “These are beautiful. Just like cherry blossoms, Tabebuia trees are quietly dramatic. They bloom in full glory all of a sudden, and then they’re gone. That fleetingness is a reminder that sometimes the most beautiful things are fragile and short-lived, but that doesn’t make them any less meaningful. In fact, it makes them more precious.” She adds, “What really stayed with me was seeing how many people had come just to stand there and look. It reminded me how deeply we all respond to beauty, especially when it appears quietly in everyday spaces.” Shriya also …
