Varun Badola Is Returning To Small Screen With Itti Si Khushi After 5 Years
Varun Badola, known for his roles in shows like Banegi Apni Baat, Koshish – Ek Asha, and Astitva… Ek Prem Kahani, is returning to the small screen after a five-year hiatus. He is making his comeback with a role in the upcoming show titled Itti Si Khushi. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai, the show tells the story of love, loss, and responsibility within a broken family. It will follow the life of Anvita Divekar, the eldest of six siblings, who becomes the backbone of her family
In the show, Varun will portray the role of Anvita and her siblings' father, Suhas Divekar, an alcohol addict who has emotional detachment. Speaking about the complexity of his character, the actor, as quoted by the Times of India, shared, 'Suhas is a man who's constantly escaping responsibility, yet he isn't entirely heartless."
The 51-year-old actor further shared his experience of playing a character who isn't your typical villain. He added, 'It's a delicate balance to portray someone who isn't a typical antagonist but whose failures have had a deep impact on his children. It's a very layered character; one moment, he frustrates you, the next, he breaks your heart."
The story of Itti Si Khushi will mainly focus on Suhas's 21-year-old daughter, Anvita, played by Sumbul Touqeer Khan. She has to look after her family after her father succumbs to alcoholism and her mother leaves them. Being the eldest among her six siblings, she decides to set aside her dreams and hopes, instead becoming the support system for them. Itti Si Khushi will be released on Sony SAB. The release date of the show is still under wraps.
Speaking of Varun Badola's work front, he made his debut in showbiz with the 1994 TV show Banegi Apni Baat. A celebrated name in the industry, the actor was last seen in the show Mere Dad Ki Dulhan, which premiered in 2019 and featured Shweta Tiwari and Anjali Tatrari in key roles. Besides television, Varun has also appeared in several films, including Akshay Kumar's Mission Raniganj, Sanya Malhotra's Mrs., and Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya's Sky Force. He has also appeared in reality TV shows as well as web series, such as Kohrra and Guns & Gulaabs.
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