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Time of India
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- Time of India
Exclusive - Arjun Chakrabarty on Noyontara: I haven't done much supernatural work before, so reacting to invisible things is a new experience
With a successful career in Bengali industry, Arjun Chakrabarty is now making a bold leap into Hindi TV with a supernatural twist. Starring in an upcoming daily show that blends mystery and drama, the actor opens up about navigating a new industry, handling the pressures of a daily soap, and bringing an emotional depth to his role. In an exclusive chat with Times of India TV, he shares his excitement, the challenges of supernatural storytelling, and the support he's received from his team. Speaking about his transition from Bengali to Hindi industry, Arjun shared, "Everyone dreams of making it big in the Hindi industry and I'm no different. I'm grateful that things are finally falling into place. When asked if he faced a language barrier, he said, "Language was never a hurdle. My whole family is fluent in Hindi. Honestly, I'm probably the least fluent among them. But the script by Shahana Ma'am and the wonderful team of writers helped me tremendously. And of course, our director, Ravi Sir, has been like an elder brother, a true mentor and guide. He's helping all of us grow as performers.' Arjun further shared that his new show, which is a supernatural daily series, is a different kind of story and comes with its own creative challenges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Are you 18-79 with no funeral insurance? Talk to NZ Seniors today NZ Seniors Get Quote Undo "Every project brings its own hurdles, and this one is no different. I haven't really worked in the supernatural space before, so acting in scenes where you're reacting to things that aren't physically present — that's a fresh experience. Plus, since my character can't see ghosts, it's even more mentally engaging. But I'm loving every bit of it." On being asked about the audience's response to the show, he beams. "The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Social media lit up with conversations when the promo aired. Viewers are really tuned into Colors' past record with similar shows, and reading the comments not just from my Bengali fans, but from across the country has been truly heartening. Narayani Ma'am, Shruti, Ravi Sir, they all come with their own loyal audiences, and that's added to the excitement. " Having already established himself in the Bengali industry, he admits that stepping into Hindi television feels like starting anew. "Yes, there's a mix of nervousness and excitement. It's a fresh beginning. People in Bengal may know me, but in the Hindi TV space, I'm still being introduced. I love the craft — acting in Hindi, Bengali, or English, as long as I can understand and connect with the role. I'm just hoping for acceptance and continued positivity from the audience. So far, the response has been encouraging. I just hope that continues, and that viewers enjoy what we've created." SALMAN KHAN TAKES A BRUTAL DIG AT SOHAIL'S DIVORCE ON NATIONAL TV
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Yashasvi Jaiswal blasted for dancing in front of English crowd after dropping 4 catches: 'If Rohit Sharma was captain…'
India's crushing loss in the opening Test at Headingley has left fans frustrated, and no one is feeling the heat more than Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young batter, who endured a nightmare outing in the slips with over six dropped catches across both innings, has now drawn criticism for a video circulating online, one that shows him smiling and dancing soon after dropping another catch during Day 5 of the Test. Yashasvi Jaiswal playfully engaged with the English crowd during Day 5, but the timing of it didn't sit well with fans online(X) While on paper, Jaiswal's first-innings century was a highlight, his repeated lapses in the field proved costly at key moments. From shelling multiple chances in the first innings to allowing Ben Duckett a lifeline in the second, his mistakes piled up. But what really sparked backlash was the timing of the viral clip. In it, Jaiswal can be seen in high spirits, dancing, grinning, soon after he dropped Duckett, just as the batter was about to reach his century. Fans were quick to call out the optics. The mood was understandably sombre after England completed their second-highest successful chase in Test history, gunning down a daunting target of 371 with remarkable composure. Ben Duckett led the charge with a majestic 149, and Zak Crawley's fluent 65 added to the early damage. A middle-order stutter gave India brief hope, but Joe Root (53)* and debutant Jamie Smith (44)* calmly closed out the match with an unbeaten 71-run stand. Here's how the fans reacted: India's bowlers were left searching for answers as the English openers set the tone in the morning session of the final day. Even Jasprit Bumrah, who had claimed a five-for in the first innings, couldn't breach the English duo of Duckett and Zak Crawley, who put up a valiant 188-run stand. Prasidh Krishna raised hopes with quick wickets late in the day, and Shardul Thakur triggered a double breakthrough by removing Duckett and Brook in back-to-back deliveries. But it wasn't enough. What made matters worse was India's fielding. The dropped chances haunted them, and Jaiswal was at the heart of most of those lapses. The youngster dropped three catches off Bumrah's bowling in the first innings, and his costly drop of Duckett led to the batter not only smashing a century, but also building on it with a strong 149. With emotions still raw, the video of him in a seemingly carefree mood was never going to be received lightly by fans on social media. India trail the series 0-1, with the second Test scheduled at Edgbaston from July 2.
Deccan Herald
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- Deccan Herald
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