With statistics suggesting that, lesser people are getting married and the divorce rate is ridiculously high. Somy personally believes that marriage is an institution one can’t wait to get in and once in, one can’t wait to get out.
After leaving Bollywood, Somy moved to the United States to obtain a degree in psychology. She attended Nova Southeastern University in Florida. While working on her bachelor’s degree, Somy worked at a local radio station, doing talk shows on social and political issues. It was during this time that she became very interested in journalism and decided to attend the University of Miami to obtain a masters degree in print journalism. During this time, she developed an interest in documentary films and left Miami to attend the New York Film Academy.
After a successful university career, Somy Ali has evolved into a US based human rights advocate and documentary film maker who is both passionate about educating the public and working to help solve complex global issues.
Somy has been involved with woman’s rights issues in South Asia. As a founder of both No More Tears and So-Me Designs, Somy Ali has raised awareness on immigrants being brought to the US, who are abused physically, sexually, and verbally. No More Tears has rescued 111 women since 2007 along with their children. Somy Ali’s clothing line, ‘So-Me’ is found in boutiques all over the US, which takes a stand against intolerance through the aid of fashion.
