# Nivin Pauly urges young women to break free from restrictions 2026-08-12T09:43:55+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Nivin Pauly spoke to students at St Teresa’s College in Kochi, urging young women to challenge restrictions on curfews, clothing and mobility. He recalled how Paulo Coelho’s novel 'The Alchemist' gave him the courage to attend an audition despite self-doubt, calling it a turning point that led to his acting career. The actor advised students to overcome fear of failure and trolling by participating without knowing the outcome. He also asked teachers to mentor every student, not just the top performers, and to support those lacking confidence. His Onam release 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' hits theatres on August 21. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Malayalam cinema, Nivin Pauly, St Teresa's College, The Alchemist, young women Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nivin-pauly-urges-young-women-to-break-free-from-restrictions/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nivin-pauly-urges-young-women-to-break-free-from-restrictions/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.