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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I cried for my mother but couldn't return': Ex-assistant director now drives Rapido to chase his filmmaking dreams
The internet is moved by the clip When filmmaker and content creator Ratnam E M Kalra booked a Rapido ride , he didn't expect the man behind the bike to be an assistant director. But that's exactly what unfolded when he met Viraj Srivastav — a former assistant director turned Rapido captain — whose story of grit, loss, and unshakable ambition is now touching thousands shared the encounter on Instagram, saying it all started when Srivastav noticed an action camera strapped to his shoulder and asked if he was a vlogger. When Kalra replied that he was a filmmaker, Srivastav said, 'So was I.' That sparked a conversation that turned a routine ride into something unforgettable. It was Srivastav's very first day with Rapido, and Kalra happened to be his first ride — a twist of fate that felt almost from a modest background, Srivastav had worked as an assistant director on Zee TV's hit show Qubool Hai, starring Surbhi Jyoti and Karan Singh Grover. His first salary was a humble ₹2,250, but it was enough to ignite his passion. However, life threw a devastating curveball when his father passed away. Forced to put his dreams on hold, Srivastav dropped out of his studies due to financial constraints and moved away, leaving his mother Kalra's reel, Srivastav reflects on his journey with quiet determination: he's travelled across half the world, filled up three passports, but now finds himself working part-time gigs just to get by. He shares how deeply he misses his mother, recalling the helplessness of not knowing how to return home after everything fell his spirit never broke. Srivastav is not just a filmmaker in waiting — he's also a trained musician. He plays drums, congo, and ukulele, and is trained in thumri, a semi-classical vocal form. He still holds tight to one vision: 'Before I die, I'll sit on that director's chair and call out 'Roll, camera, action'.'Kalra calls Srivastav 'special, stubborn, and talented,' and clearly, the internet agrees. The video has gone viral, not just for the story it tells, but for the reminder it offers — that no matter where life takes you, some dreams are too loud to stay Rawat, known for her role in Chak De! India and her background as a hockey player responded to the reel with admiration, calling Viraj an incredible person. Influencer-turned-actress Kusha Kapila also chimed in, referencing Viraj's powerful words from the interview. Many others echoed similar sentiments, deeply moved by his determination and resilience. One user praised his spirit, while another highlighted how it's that unshakeable stubbornness for success that truly sets people apart.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Carnaby To Victoria Square: Surbhi Jyoti Nails Street Style Fashion On UK Trip
Last Updated: Surbhi Jyoti was seen striking a chic pose on a quiet London street lined with classic red-brick buildings. Qubool Hai fame Surbhi Jyoti shared a sneak peek into her vacation looks from London. On Monday, the actress shared a thread of pictures of herself out and about on the streets of the English city. In the pictures, Surbhi exuded chic street-style vibes while keeping her overall look casual and comfortable. Surbhi Jyoti's Vacation Look Taking to Instagram, Surbhi posted glimpses of a day in her life in London. In the first picture, the actress was seen striking a chic pose on a quiet London street lined with classic red-brick buildings. Surbhi was dressed in a casual yet fashion-forward look. She opted for a grey oversized cropped jacket featuring puffed sleeves, channelling a relaxed and effortless vibe. Underneath the jacket, Surbhi was seen sporting a graphic top with pastel geometric prints. Adding a trendy touch to the look, she opted for a pair of wide-legged, super high-waisted pants in the shade off-white. The soft and flowy silhouette of the pants perfectly balanced out the crop top on top. Finishing off her look, the actress put on a pair of white sneakers, tied her hair up in a ponytail, and wore dark sunglasses, channelling a chic sporty aesthetic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surbhi Jyoti (@surbhijyoti) Surbhi Jyoti Spends Time Sightseeing In UK Surbhi's day out in the city also highlighted multiple noteworthy places she visited. The actress was seen out and about in Carnaby Street, the well-known shopping street in Soho, London. She was also spotted posing in front of The Royal, a famous pub in Birmingham, and was spotted strolling near The River Fountain in Victoria Square. Surbhi was seen capturing herself in front of the fountain sculpture called The River. Sharing the pictures, she wrote, 'Pose here, pose there, pose everywhere." Starting her career in regional theatres, Surbhi later went on to appear in Punjabi films like Ik Kudi Punjab Di, Raula Pai Gaya, Munde Patiala De and Punjabi television series like Akiyaan To Door Jayen Na and Kach Diyan Wanga. She got her breakthrough role in 2012 after being cast in the renowned television show Qubool Hai. Since then she has appeared in several television serials and reality shows, including Fear Factor: Khatron ke Khiladi 7, Bigg Boss 12, 13, 14, and 15, and MasterChef India 6, among others. Surbhi Jyoti's Recent Work Surbhi was last seen in the 2024 Punjabi movie titled Khadari. Directed by Manav Shah, the action drama starred Gurnam Bhullar, Kartar Cheema, Lakha Lakhwinder Singh, Prabal Grewal and Navdeep Kaler alongside Surbhi Jyoti in the lead roles. In the film, Surbhi was seen playing the role of Amrit, a Kho Kho captain. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Filmmaker turns Rapido captain, heart-warming story of resilience goes viral: ‘The stubbornness of success'
Ratnam E M Kalra, a content creator known for his compelling storytelling videos, recently shared an inspiring story revolving around Viraj Srivastav, a former assistant director who now works as a Rapido captain. After losing his father, Srivastav made the difficult decision to leave his home and mother behind to make a name for himself. But the journey was far from easy, as he had his own share of hardships his way. 'Main aadhi duniya ghum chuka hun, mera passport triple hai par kismat kab kahan le jaaye (I have travelled half of the world. My three passports ran out of pages, but you never know what destiny has planned for you),' Srivastav says in a viral video shared by Kalra. Now a Rapido captain, Srivastav couldn't complete his studies due to financial problems following his father's demise. 'Main bahut roya maa ko miss kar ke par waapis jaane ka tareeka nhi pata tha (I cried buckets as I missed my mother, but I couldn't return to her),' he adds. As the video progresses, Kalra says that Srivastav was his Rapido captain. Srivastav revealed that he had worked as an assistant director in Zee TV's popular daily soap Qubool Hai, starring Surbhi Jyoti and Karan Singh Grover. His first salary was around Rs 2,250, and he further received an offer from a TV production house. Sharing his musical skills, Srivastav reveals that he is proficient in drums, congo, ukulele, and is trained in thumri, a semi-classical vocal form in Hindustani music. 'Marne se phle jo meri iccha hai na, wo karke rahunga, kursi pe baith kr rahunga. Roll, Camera, Action, bol kar rahunga (I'll anyhow achieve my dream of becoming a director. Before dying, I'll sit on the director's chair and say roll, camera, action),' Srivastav says. Kalra, who shared the Instagram reel, wrote, 'It turned out to be such a special coincidence because I was his first ever Rapido ride. He was just trying it out as a part-time thing to earn an extra buck on the side. But he was special, stubborn, stern and so so talented.' Watch here: A post shared by Ratnam E M Kalra (@ratnamemkalra) The video resonated with several social media users, amassing over a million views. 'tu matt pahuncha, main pahunchuga (you don't reach me, I'll reach there),' content creator-actor Kusha Kapila commented. 'This reminds me of that scene in tamasha jab ved talks to that rickshaw driver. 'Wat wat wat wat',' another user wrote. 'The stubbornness for success is what makes the difference,' a third user reacted.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Surbhi Jyoti Drops Fun Photo Of Sumit Suri From Flight: ‘Sleepy Husband Alert'
Surbhi Jyoti posted a series of pictures as she embarked on a journey with her husband, Sumit Suri. Television actress Surbhi Jyoti embarked on a journey to an undisclosed destination alongside her husband, Sumit Suri. The Qubool Hai actress, who is a travel enthusiast at heart, yet again began delighting her fans with stunning glimpses right from the beginning of her vacation. She initially shared a picture from the Mumbai airport and asked her Instagram community, 'Where am I off to?" with options: London, Paris and New York. Taking to her Instagram stories, Surbhi Jyoti also captured a leisure moment from her air travel, featuring her husband and actor Sumit Suri. The 14 Phere star was seen comfortably reclined in what appears to be a spacious, private cabin on the flight. Atop the snap, the caption read, 'Sleepy husband alert" alongside a music by 'Rabbit Music9" titled 'Lazy Bunny," adding a lighthearted touch to the note. Surbhi Jyoti was set for a comfy sleep during her flight travel Ahead of this story, the Naagin actress has also shared a picture of herself being seated in the lounge section of the airport before boarding the flight. Dressed in a comfortable brown ensemble, she was seen looking tired and posing for the lens while resting her head in her hands. Alongside the photo, she wrote, 'SLEEPY BUT HAPPY", suggesting her then-current state or feeling. Following this, she was seen relaxing in the business suit of her flight and flaunting her huge smile while posing for the lens. Alongside the picture, she wrote in Hindi, 'Now no one can stop me from sleeping," but what she did next, instead of resting, is widely relatable to many travellers. Surbhi Jyoti's in-flight entertainment The actress also shared a snap of the in-flight entertainment system's screen in front of her, which showcased the classic Bollywood film Trishul being played on it. Directed by Yash Chopra, the 1978 movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini and Raakhee in key roles. Surbhi captioned the snap in Hindi as 'Bollywood even in the clouds," indicating that she was enjoying the movie instead of sleeping during her travel hours. Coming to Surbhi's professional front, Surbhi was last seen as Tara in the 2024 web series titled Gunah. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Surbhi Jyoti Pulls A ‘Weakness Wala' Prank On Rithvik Dhanjani
Last Updated: Surbhi Jyoti shared a playful video in which she revealed her weakness to Rithvik Dhanjani. Surbhi Jyoti just revealed her biggest weakness, and let's just say, it is better not to test it. The actress, who became a household name with her role in Qubool Hai, recently shared a fun video on social media. And joining Surbhi in this playful moment was none other than her friend, Rithvik Dhanjani. In the clip, Surbhi and Rithvik are seen having a playful conversation. Rithvik starts by asking her, 'Baaki sab toh thik hai, magar aapki kamzori kya hai? (Everything else is fine, but what is your weakness?)" Surbhi immediately replies, 'Woh mujhe na, gussa jaldi aa jaata hai (I tend to get angry very quickly)." Rithvik follows up with, 'Kyun? (Why?) And right on cue, Surbhi hits him to show exactly what she means. Of course, it was all in good fun. The duo's expressions and timing make the whole exchange even more hilarious. Surbhi captioned the video with, 'In my defence, I warned him." Take a look here: The video caught everyone's attention. Actress Krystle D'Souza joined in on the fun and wrote, 'Thoda zorrr se ek aur!!!! (Give him one more and a bit harder this time) while Meiyang Chang added, 'Ek please meri taraf se bhi (One from my side too, please)." Surbhi recently made headlines when she opened up about a big secret related to her role in Naagin 3. She revealed that she was not comfortable with the idea at first and had actually rejected the show. But it was her husband, Sumit Suri, who convinced her to take it up. 'Sumit said, 'If you want to do something on television, why not do their number one show?' And back then, Naagin was the number one show," Surbhi shared in an interview with Pinkvilla. Talking about her meeting with Ektaa Kapoor, Surbhi shared how convincing and powerful Ektaa's storytelling is. She said that Ektaa has a way of narrating that just pulls you in completely. In fact, Surbhi joked that Ektaa is so good at it, she would have agreed to play even the smallest or strangest role. On the work front, Surbhi was last seen in the web series Gunaah on JioHotstar. The show also starred Gashmeer Mahajani, Zayn Ibad Khan and Darshan Pandya. Directed by Anil Senior, the action drama is about a man who goes on a path of revenge after being wronged. First Published: June 17, 2025, 18:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
