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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘As thick we are as family, we don't indulge as one while making a film'
Aarohi and her fam joined us for celebrating International Day of Families It wasn't director Saandeep Patel at the helm during our fun shoot celebrating the International Day of Families , as his actress-daughter Aarohi took over, donning the director's hat. Be it her actor-husband Tatsat Munshi , actress-RJ-mother Aarti Vyas Patel or her sister Sanjanaa, who's pursuing music, Aarohi ensured each frame captured their natural chemistry. 'That is how our family has always been – fun, chaotic and supportive,' Aarohi tells us, adding, 'It is very important for families to encourage and support your careers and decisions, and for us, that has come quite naturally.' From sharing their personal and professional dynamics, to sharing their 'ideal break as a family', here are some fun excerpts: 'On set, our film takes precedence over family' While Aarohi and Aarti have worked with Saandeep in Love Ni Bhavai , it was Aum Mangalam Singlem where Tatsat and Sanjanaa (in costumes department) too joined in. Talking about their dynamics, Aarti says, 'While there is a certain ease and comfort of working amidst the people you know, our on-set dynamics are very different. Sanjanaa and Tatsat used to bond well, Aarohi and Tatsat were thorough professionals. In fact, Saandeep and I don't even talk on set until required. He's the director and I am an actor.' Saandeep adds, 'We don't indulge as a family while making a film. In fact, we seem the most distant during the shoot, kyunki sab ka working style aur thought process different hai.' Aarohi laughs, 'Mainly Papa and I; we are at loggerheads most of the time during the production, especially on the treatment of the character I am portraying.' Aarti interjects, 'As for me, I choose to disappear from that space immediately! (laughs).' It was inspiring to grow in a family full of artistes: Tatsat The recent addition to the growing family is son-in-law Tatsat and his family. The actor is the nephew of the sugam sangeet maestros, Shyamal and Saumil Munshi , while Padma Shri Tushar Shukla is his uncle, and writer Mitai Shukla is his cousin. Talking about growing around such artistes, Tatsat shares, 'Our discussions at home always centred around art and artistes. I have grown up listening to and reciting poems or singing sugam sangeet, and meeting veterans including Jagjit Singh and Pankaj Udhas. My uncles have been a solid support system while I was entering showbiz.' My father too was a theatre artiste, and he always told me that whether it is the biggest of successes or lowest of failures, you must keep your stability and maturity during both the phases. And that is how we continue to deal with the ups and downs of our respective careers -Saandeep Patel The best thing about being a part of a family who is also in the (film) industry is that their opinions and suggestions are honest and real. Whenever I am offered a project or a role, I come to Aarohi and our parents to seek their advice -Tatsat Munshi I am only starting my journey in music, while my family is already excelling at what they do. I do want to live up to the legacy they have created. Although I am stepping into a different field, this is one pressure I have taken up myself, to prove myself (smiles) -Sanjanaa Patel We all have our hectic schedules, and our timelines usually don't match. So, jab sab saath hote hai, wo humara Sunday hota hai. We all bond over coffee, films, games and gossip -Aarti Patel All of us deal with trolling differently. When I am the target, it takes me a day or a two to come out of it, but Tatsat handles me well. Papa is very curious and gets affected more, while mummy has adapted to 'ignorance is bliss'. But when it comes to our family, Sanjanaa and I are at forefront and fight it out sometimes -Aarohi Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I relate to Hermione Granger the most in Harry Potter films: Aarohi
Aarohi Patel, a Potterhead Ask Aarohi if she is still a Potterhead and she quips, "Always" (like Professor Severus Snape). On International Harry Potter Day , the Udan Chhoo actor tells us why she loves Harry Potter films , how she is trying to turn her husband (actor Tatsat Munshi) into a Potterhead and more. 'I saw the first Harry Potter film in 2008 and the rest is history' Aarohi turned into a Potterhead in 2008, thanks to her younger sister Sanjanaa. She says, 'Sanjanaa is a big Potterhead, and she insisted that I must watch the movies. In 2008, I saw the first film and the rest is history. Usually, I prefer reading a book before watching a film based on it. However, I watched the Harry Potter movies first and read the books later. I love everything about it, but I still feel reading the books before watching the movies would have been better, as it would have allowed me to build my own Hogwarts or looks of the characters.' Aarohi's favourite book and movie is Deathly Hallows She adds, 'Every year, my sister and I have a Harry Potter marathon during winter, with cups of hot chocolate. It is like a tradition for us.' 'Hermione Granger is my favourite character' While she loves all the characters, Aarohi relates to Hermione Granger the most. She says, 'She is my favourite character because I relate to her completely. In school, I was a first bencher too, who memorised all the answers and raised my hand all the time to answer questions (laughs). Also, I like Emma Watson (who played Hermione Granger).' Aarohi believes every character in the series has their own amazing journey. She says, 'I feel the books and the films are brilliant. We enjoyed them as children and continue doing so even today. Every character from the first part to the last one has its own journey, and each of them stays with us.' She adds, "I don't have high expectations from the reboot series, reports say it will follow the books closely, so I have my fingers crossed. But nothing will ever match the charm of the original movies." 'I told Tatsat he has to watch Harry Potter films, it's non-negotiable' Aarohi, who married Tatsat Munshi last year, says not knowing anything about the Harry Potter world was 'not acceptable to me.' She laughs, 'I told Tatsat that to be 'happily married' to me, he has to watch the films, it is non-negotiable. I am glad he is watching them and enjoying it too. We are going to London in June for my sister's convocation and we will visit the Harry Potter World ( Harry Potter Studio Tour ) and places like Elephant House café in Edinburgh, where JK Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book. I am preparing him for that too (smiles). I really want to try Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans , apart from Butterbeer, pumpkin pasties and treacle tarts' Accio Rapid Fire Round! · Favourite book/movie? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows · Favourite spell? Alohomora (spell to unlock doors and open locks) · The Hogwarts House you belong to? Gryffindor, in every manner · Which D-Town actors will play these characters best? - Harry Potter: Pratik Gandhi - Hermione Granger: Obviously, me! - Ron Weasley: Mallhar or Mitra Gadhvi - Albus Dumbledore: Siddharth Randeria - Professor Snape: Abhinay Banker or Jayesh More - Professor McGonagall: Gopi Desai - Hagrid: Deven Bhojani
