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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive- Imlie fame Gautam Handa on Road Trip Day says 'Such adventure helps you to reconnect with yourself'
Actor Gautam Handa known for playing the prominent role of Karan in the TV show Imlie, enjoys Road tripping. Today on Road Trip Day, he shared his passion for going on solo road trips. He said, "There's something quietly powerful about taking a long drive alone. No plans. No conversations to keep up. Just you, the road, and the low hum of the engine. In a world that rarely slows down, solo drives offer a rare kind of peace—one where you're not expected to be anywhere or be anyone but yourself." He continued, "Driving alone strips life down to the essentials. You roll the windows down, set the music to your mood, and let the road carry you. It's not about reaching a destination. It's about the drive itself—the stretch of highway, the shifting scenery, the rhythm of your thoughts syncing with the movement of the car." He added, "When you're driving with company, the focus is often outward. You're talking, navigating, coordinating. But when you're alone, it turns inward. It's where thoughts get clearer, emotions settle, and decisions that once felt heavy begin to untangle. You start noticing things: the way the light hits the dashboard, how the road curves against a hillside, the silence between songs. These little moments remind you that peace isn't always found in stillness—sometimes, it's found in motion. " The actor recalls his first to Kasauli and reveals, "I remember my first road trip was when I was in my early 20s. And it was an amazing experience to Kasauli, a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh. I will never forget the memories I made during the trip. With stunning mountain views where I felt like reconnecting with myself." Gautam also shared his last trip was to Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. "My last road trip was to Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling Temple, being a devotee of lord Shiva it was a much-awaited one. And I'm blessed to have experienced the blessings and enjoy the atmosphere filled with devotion and dedication." Gautam is known for featuring in shows like Gumrah, CID , Aahat, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Zindagi Abhi Baki Hai Mere Ghost. He was last seen in Pyaar Kii Raahein, before which he played the negative role of Kundan in the TV show Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pankaj Udhas' wife and daughters on his Padma Bhushan honour: It was a bittersweet feeling, we wish he was with us
Late singer Pankaj Udhas was honoured posthumously with the Padma Bhushan — India's third-highest civilian award — for his contribution to the field of art. His wife, Farida Udhas, who accepted the honour from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (April 28) evening, tells us, 'I received the award on his behalf. It was a bittersweet feeling. I felt so proud of him, but at the same time, missed him at every moment.' The Ghazal maestro's daughters – Nayaab Udhas and Reva Udhas – also attended the ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. Nayaab, his elder daughter, says, 'It was the proudest day of our lives. Dad took ghazal to the masses and as his daughters, Reva and I felt so proud when he was conferred with the Padma Bhushan. Everyone we met reiterated the same feeling. Meeting President Droupadi Murmu ji and our Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji was heartwarming. They spoke so highly of dad and shared anecdotes of their memories of him. The fact that they spared the time to meet every winner and their families individually spoke volumes about how much they value art and its contributors.' Reva, his younger daughter, 'felt his presence' at every moment. She tells us, 'We missed dad so much and wished he was there to receive it himself. It was an emotional moment for us, but we tried to stay strong. We feel proud that he was ours and we belonged to him.' The singer, who had hits such as Chitthi Aai Hai (Naam; 1993) and Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera, died on February 26, 2024, at the age of 72. A master of the ghazal genre, he began his rise to fame in the early 1980s with the album Aahat, which quickly became a sensation among music lovers.
