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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive: Harrdy Sandhu recalls his experience of being in Chandigarh with his family in the wake of Operation Sindoor
Harrdy Sandhu As tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor , Chandigarh – like many cities – was placed on high alert. Singer-actor Harrdy Sandhu , who was at his Chandigarh home at the time, experienced the sirens and blackout firsthand. 'It was scary,' he recalls. 'The sirens went off two days in a row, and one day, there was a six to seven-hour blackout.' 'We were told to switch off all lights during the blackout' Harrdy shares that during the tensions, he reached out to a friend in the Armed Forces to check where he was posted. 'He disconnected the call and sent a text saying, 'I can't talk right now, this is very serious. If it's a blackout, don't even turn on your phone's light. Just switch everything off and stay put,'' Harrdy says. The singer-actor was also concerned about his close friend, cricketer Rahul Sharma, who was in Jalandhar at the time. 'He sent me a voice note and sounded really scared. He said he was on his terrace when he saw drones in the sky,' Harrdy recalls. 'I was constantly in touch with my parents' While Harrdy was at his Chandigarh home with his wife and son, his parents were in Patiala. 'I stayed in constant touch with them over the phone. Eventually, I felt we should be together in such a situation. While we were on our way to Patiala, the ceasefire was announced. We breathed a sigh of relief, but after reaching Patiala, we stayed with my parents for a couple of days,' he shares. 'We are proud of our Armed Forces for what they have done to protect us' Despite the initial fear, Harrdy found comfort in the Armed Forces' response to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. He says, 'While in Chandigarh, I had thought we would move elsewhere if the situation escalated. But seeing how our Armed Forces responded, we decided to stay put. After the ceasefire was announced, when we were on the highway, we saluted the soldiers that we passed by. We are proud of our Armed Forces for all that they have done to protect us. We always heard stories ki hamari Armed Forces strong hai, par ab dekhne mila ki how powerful we are.' 'This experience made me realise how precious life is' The experience reminded Harrdy of the war stories his grandfather used to share. 'I was born and raised in Patiala. My grandfather served in the police and often spoke about the 1971 war. Now, witnessing this India-Pakistan conflict first-hand made me realise how precious life truly is.'
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Harrdy Sandhu on song 'Noor': Shehnaaz Gill embodies very quintessence of the song
Musician-actor and Bollywood actress have synergised their talents to unveil 'Noor', a song that celebrates resplendent beauty inherent in Indian women. During the initial stages of conception, Harrdy's intent was to craft a composition that would genuinely encapsulate the indomitable essence and effulgent vitality of women across India, paying homage to their unwavering strength and intrinsic beauty. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Harrdy said: "I endeavoured to craft a song that genuinely venerates the spirit of Indian women. 'Noor' stands as a sincere homage to the very essence of womanhood - their inherent strength, their unwavering resilience and their illuminating inner light." He added: "Collaborating with Shehnaaz Gill on the music video was an unalloyed pleasure; she embodies the very quintessence of the song and its underlying message, imbuing the screen with her singular charisma and authentic presence." For Shehnaaz, being a part of 'Noor' has been a truly uplifting experience. "It's a celebration of the spirit of womanhood, and I believe it will resonate deeply with women across India, reminding them of their inherent power." The accompanying music video, featuring Harrdy and Shehnaaz, showcases the beauty of Indian women, accentuating their strength, resilience and unwavering spirit. Talking about Harrdy, his first song was Tequilla Shot, and he gained popularity with Soch and Joker. He made his acting debut in Yaaran Da Katchup. His song "Soch" was remade for the 2016 film Airlift. His song "Naah" was remade for the film Bala as "Naah Goriye". It was in 2021, when he made his Hindi debut with Ranveer Singh-starrer "83" based on the 1983 Cricket World Cup. Shehnaaz began her modelling career with the 2015 music video, Shiv Di Kitaab. In 2017, she debuted as an actress in Punjabi film Sat Shri Akaal England. She gained major recognition with "Bigg Boss 13", where she was in third place. However, it was her chemistry with late star .
