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Janmashtami Special: COLORS’ actors share how they celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth

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Akshay Kharodia essaying the role of Vedant in COLORS' 'Suhaagan' says,* _"Janmashtami has always held a special place in my heart. It takes me back to my childhood, when my friends and I would  bring the idol of Lord Krishna to our society, and the whole community would come together for the pooja. I can still feel the excitement of being at the top of the human pyramid and cracking open the handi. Now, our celebrations are more intimate — a small pooja at home and a special celebration with my Suhaagan family on set. Yet, the joy and spirit of the festival are still the same. Wishing you all the blessings of Lord Krishna on this beautiful day. May he fill your lives with peace and prosperity. Happy Janmashtami!"_   Naman Shaw essaying the role of Adit in COLORS' 'Mangal Lakshmi' says,* _"In Kolkata, my home city, my family has a tradition where the elders fast until midnight, celebrating the auspicious day with a maha aar

It took me 16 years to get a prominent role: Amit Bhardwaj of new show, Bheema

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Actor Amit Bhardwaj, renowned for his work in theatre, film, and television, is now playing a significant part of &TV’s new social drama, Bheema. Amit is seen as Mewa, the father of the title character Bheema. In this exclusive interview, Amit talks about the show, his character, his journey in the entertainment industry and his love for traditional Bihari cuisine. 1. How did you land the role of Mewa in Bheema? I found out about Bheema through a friend. He informed me about the auditions organised by Raj Khatri Productions for a character from Uttar Pradesh. I was intrigued, sent in my profile, and was shortlisted. After a successful mock test and audition, I was thrilled to be cast as the lead in Bheema. 2. Tell us about your journey so far. This is the first time in 16 years of my career that I have bagged a prominent role. Earlier, I would audition for a bigger role but only end up with smaller parts. My career started in 2008 with a cameo in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya

&TV launches a compelling social drama ‘Bheema’ centered on equal rights

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Bheema on &TV will feature a talented, ensemble cast comprising Tejaswini Singh as ‘Bheema’, Smita Sable as Bheema’s mother, Dhaniya, Amit Bhardwaj as Bheema’s father, Mewa, Neeta Mohindra as Kailasha Bua and her two sons, Mayank Mishra as Kalika Singh and Vikram Dwivedi as Vishambar Singh. Tripurari Yadav will be seen as Bheema’s paternal uncle, Gaya and Neha Sharma will be seen as his wife, Fulmatiya, amongst others. The show is produced by Raj Khatri Productions and will premiere on August 06th, 2024, at 8:30 pm and will air every Monday to Friday on &TV.     Set in the 1980s, &TV’s new show ‘Bheema’, produced by Raj Khatri Productions, follows the story of a young girl named ‘Bheema’ from the other community. The story is a social drama focusing on this young girl’s predicament and her journey toward equal rights. The audience will witness her courageous journey as she battles adversities stemming from her family, society, and economic conditions. Despite fa