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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Great to do a Gujarati film after so many years in showbiz: Helly Shah
Helly Shah Helly Shah , who made her D-Town debut with Surprise recently, says that she is 'really happy to have finally done a film in my mother tongue.' The popular TV actress, who has done shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum, Laal Ishq and Sufiyana Pyaar Mera, was in Ahmedabad recently. Helly, who made her OTT debut with Gullak 4 last year, adds, 'I was telling Vatsal (Sheth, her co-actor in Surprise) that it's wonderful to have finally done a Gujarati film after so many years in showbiz. I guess there is a right time for everything; der aaye durust aaye. Vatsal is a gem of a person and working with him was really easy.' She adds, 'During the promotional activities of my debut film, I visited Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad. It was great fun because my extended family stays in Ahmedabad. I am a big foodie and love the local delicacies in every city. In Rajkot, I had bhakri with butter and it was mouth-watering.' 'This is an exciting phase for Gujarati cinema ' Helly feels 'this is an exciting phase for Gujarati cinema.' She adds, 'I immediately said yes to Surprise because I found the story intriguing. It was not your typical suspense thriller and playing a thief on screen was great fun. Gujarati cinema is coming up with very good content now, and the production value is excellent too. I like the vision that the makers have for the industry.' She adds, 'I have completed shooting for another Gujarati film, Deda, which may release later this year. It is an emotionally enriching story that is completely different from what I have done in my debut film. I am also in talks for another Gujarati film. My mom and I love enjoying Gujarati films together. We have loved films like Kutch Express, Hellaro, Dear Father, Vash and Chhello Divas . I feel this is a great time for me to enter the industry.' 'Doing comedy for the first time was challenging but fun' Helly, who took a break from TV after Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 (2021), recently made her small screen comeback with Zyada Mat Udd. She says, 'I always wanted to do a sitcom and it's not often that you see a TV show based on the aviation industry. Also, I had never done a comedy before. While it was challenging, I had great fun because I got to work with some terrific co-actors. It's very different from typical saas-bahu serials. ' She adds, 'There are people who have told me that the show has not done as well as we had expected. However, we feel we should be proud because we tried something different. Times are changing and I hope shows that try something new are accepted. I have a couple of interesting OTT projects lined up this year, and I am very excited about them.' Asked about whether TV is exploring new concepts often enough, she shares, 'It's not happening regularly. Saal-do saal mein aisa ek show aata hai, which is completely out of the box. Sometimes, a good show is not appreciated enough when it is released and the audience appreciates its true worth after a few years, like it happened in the case of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. I want to see more experimentation on TV. It would be great if makers take more risks.' 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 .
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
On Arijit Singh's birthday, a look at moments that highlight the singer's simple, down-to-earth nature, see photos and videos
Arijit Singh birthday: In an era where many seek a life of luxury, singer Arijit Singh, who has gifted us tracks like 'Soch Na Sake,' 'Aayat,' 'Laal Ishq,' 'Channa Mereya,' 'Tum Hi Ho,' 'Phir Le Aya Dil,' and more, stands out as a star who remains simple and down-to-earth. Hailing from the small town of Jiaganj in Murshidabad, West Bengal, Arijit is often described as a man who leads a modest life, unaffected by the materialistic side of fame. Over the years, there have been several moments when Arijit was spotted going about his daily routine without much fanfare. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arijit Singh (@arijitsingh) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Martin Garrix (@martingarrix) On the occasion of Arijit Singh's 38th birthday, let's take a look at a few incidents that shed light on his simple lifestyle and humble personality. 1. Arijit Singh enjoys a simple life in his hometown Jiaganj in Murshidabad: In an old interview with ETimes, a close friend of Arijit said that the singer would say, ' Mumbai is part of my journey. I work there and it has made me who I am today. But my heart and soul lies in Jiaganj, my birthplace.' 2. Arijit Singh has enrolled his sons in a local school: The singer's sons go to a local school in Jiaganj as he doesn't want them to lead a cushioned life.. 3. Arijit Singh with his people: In his hometown, Arijit is perceived as a homely soul who mingles with everybody. 4. When Arijit Singh waited outside his sons' school with other parents: Back in 2022, photos of Arijit Singh dressed in simple clothes while waiting outside his children's school went viral. In the pictures, he was seen wearing navy blue trousers, a faded blue T-shirt, and a pair of casual slippers. And it wasn't just a one-time thing. I love this man 🥺💕 Koi itna simple grounded kaise 🤦 #ArijitSingh — vibe 🫥 (@kindabluntish) April 14, 2022 An extraordinary singer with an ordinary way of life.. .. @arijitsingh commands respect. Arijit 'A common man' at his son's school ❤️ অসাধারণ হয়েও অতি সাধারন ভাবে থাকা যায়… কিন্তু সেটা পারে কজন !!! ছেলের স্কুলে, আর পাঁচটা অভিভাবকের মতোই সাদামাটাভাবে গায়ক অরিজিৎ সিং ❤️ — Dr. Anupam Hazra ডঃ অনুপম হাজরা (@tweetanupam) April 15, 2022 5. Grocery shopping video: In 2023, a video of the singer going grocery shopping on a scooter went viral. In the video, he was seen carrying a grocery bag and chatting with his neighbours. Soch sakte hai ye chiz, yehi hai Arijit Singh. Yehi hai kyun sob log Arijit ko itna pyar karta hai ❤️ #ArijitSingh 💞 @arijitsingh @TheArijitSingh @EEMRANJUM_ @2jafarali123 @DineshC1999 #Jiaganj #Murshidabad #IndianMusic #MusicIsLoveWithVibes @ipritamofficial #viralvideo — 🐊Sk Ashik Hossain™ 🇮🇳 (@SkAshik10882809) May 20, 2023 6. Arijit Singh cast his vote on a scooter along with his wife Koel Roy: In May 2024, singer Arijit Singh was seen arriving to cast his vote on a scooter along with his wife Koel Roy. Arijit Singh with his wife Koel Roy. 7. Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran's scooter ride: In February 2025, Arijit Singh was spotted giving English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran a scooter ride through his hometown Jiaganj in Murshidabad, West Bengal. 8. Arijit Singh, who hates being called a 'celebrity', was once asked about buying a car. He replied, 'Car? What car? I still don't have a car. I still travel by public transport. I take autos to travel to and fro for recordings. When in Calcutta, I take a train to go to Murshidabad and then take a cycle rickshaw to my house.' In an old interview, singers Ikka and Raftaar discussed Arijit Singh's simple lifestyle despite his immense earnings. On a podcast, Raftaar remarked that while many in the music industry flaunt their wealth, Arijit, who surpasses most in financial success, remains humble. Ikka added, 'The amount of money he (Arijit) makes is staggering, yet the person he is remains grounded. People in the music industry may consider themselves wealthy and often display it—ourselves included—but Arijit could easily have 100 of us for lunch.'
