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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kunal Bhan exposes the harsh reality of TV industry, reveals why he took a break: 'Long working hours...'
Kunal Bhan exposes the harsh reality of TV industry, reveals why he took a break: 'Long working hours...'| Exclusive Actor Kunal Bhan catapulted to fame with his character of Dr. Rahil Shekhar in the medical drama Sanjivani (2019-2020). However, soon after, he took an unexpected break from television, leaving his fans surprised. Recently, in a conversation with india .com, Kunal revealed why he took a sudden exit from the TV industry. Kunal Bhan shares why he stepped away from Television When asked Kunal, was it a conscious decision to take an exit from the small screen, the actor said, 'Yeah, predominantly is because of the long working hours that you have on TV. Considering the fact that you have to shoot every day, unlike films or shows where the schedules are more flexible. But in TV you have to stay, the time commitment is very scary process.' Kunal lives with his grandmother and don't want to leave her alone for long hours. 'The only reason is because I stay with my grandmother. I don't want her to stay that long alone, she is very paranoid about staying alone, so I try to be at home as much as I can.' He said. Kunal further added, ' Sanjivani was always a huge thing in my childhood and I think everyone remembers it. Honestly, it's quite rare to find such shows on television today. If something like this happens and my grandmother is fine with the long working hours, I'll be hundred percent open to doing it.' Kunal Bhan finds TV shows no longer engaging The Jubliee actor said that television shows are no longer interesting, instead they are just rehash versions. 'I don't think the stories which are fun are now told on the platform. It's all the rehash version. And also, jo bhi main dekh raha hun, and I also asked my grandmother, she just said that its just sequel of shows now. So, if there is a strong story that appeals to me, I would do it, like the sitcoms we had Sarabhai vs Sarabhai or Khichdi . ' Besides a fascinating story, Kunal admits that he also wants a fixed monthly paycheck to ensure financial stability. 'See, i am not someone who comes from a strong financial background. So, if a platform like TV gives you great money or a monthly check- which, in a way, I would say is a creative desk job- why would I say no?.' Kunal Bhan on TV actors being treated differently in India Kunal Bhan addressed the issue of labels often associated with TV actors. He expressed, 'You know the issue is at some point, we like it or not, we are public figures. If you are in the acting profession, you automatically become a public figure and you have to curate that image in some shape or form, right. Unfortunately, the general mentality here tends to differentiate between actors or TV actors. That kind of discrepancy exists only in our country- you don't see it anywhere else in the world. But until it gets eradicated and I still wonder what's the solution is to eradicate that- maybe making better shows can do that, unless that happens the conscious decision is to stay away from television.' Meanwhile, Kunal Bhan was recently seen in Gamerlog , which is available for streaming on Amazon MX Player. Helmed by Arya Deo, the Esports series features a talented young cast including Darsheel Safary , Anjali Sivaraman , Chinmay Chandraunshuh , Chetan Dhawan, Shubroy Chowdhury, and Akash Menon in key roles.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajesh Kumar Calls Saiyaara Story ‘Very Close' To Him As His Mother Battles Alzheimer's: ‘I See My Father…'
Rajesh Kumar says Saiyaara is deeply personal as his mother has Alzheimer's. The actor drew from real-life pain, watching his father silently cope with it. Rajesh Kumar played Aneet Padda's father in YRF's recently released film Saiyaara. The movie is gaining widespread acclaim from both moviegoers and critics alike. As the film continues to grow at the box office and win over audiences, Rajesh Kumar opens up about how the story is 'very close" to him in real life, as his own mother suffers from Alzheimer's. Speaking to Zoom, Kumar said, '(It was) the belief in YRF and the belief in Mohit. I did not have any third choice with me. The whole thing was the uniqueness of the story when it was narrated. Because in real life, my mother is suffering from that illness." 'It is such a silent thing you suffer," he added. 'Because I see my father — he's not vocal about the suffering he has, about his partner being in that way. So, it was very close to reality for me. I think I tried to portray that emotion. It was a very well-crafted script, and everything just fell into place. When things are supposed to happen, I guess this is how it happens." About Saiyaara Box-office Meanwhile, romantic dramas rarely pull off the kind of box office mayhem that Saiyaara is creating right now. But here we are. Nine days in, and Mohit Suri's latest film has already crossed the ₹300 crore mark worldwide — a milestone that puts it firmly in the big leagues of 2025. After a record-breaking first week, Saiyaara isn't showing any signs of slowing down. The film kicked off its second weekend with a strong Friday, collecting over ₹30 crores globally, including its first million-dollar day overseas, which is almost unheard of for a debut-led love story. Saiyaara revolves around Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), an aspiring singer, and Vaani Batra, a budding journalist. As their love blossoms, they find themselves up against numerous odds. Set to a soundtrack that's already winning hearts, the film blends romance, ambition, and emotional drama. About Rajesh Kumar On the work front, Rajesh Kumar is one of the most acclaimed actors. While he has earned praise for his supporting roles in films like Hum Saath-Saath Hain, his contribution to Indian television is widely appreciated. The actor received widespread acclaim for his role as Roshesh Sarabhai in the iconic sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. view comments 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.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rajesh Kumar says Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda will never be ‘nakchadhe stars': They're so grounded due to their parenting
Actor Rajesh Kumar, best known for playing Rosesh in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, recently essayed the role of Aneet Padda's father in Mohit Suri's film, Saiyaara. In a recent interview with Galatta India, Rajesh opened up about his experience working with newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet, and praised their upbringing. He also expressed confidence that they will never turn into 'nakchade stars.' Rajesh Kumar heaped praise on Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's upbringing. Rajesh Kumar on working with Ahaan Panday Talking about working with Ahaan in Saiyaara, Rajesh recalled, "Ahaan was so nervous before his first shot. We shot that together. The ones who have watched the film will remember the scene where he quietly hands me a bag. That was his first shot for the film. But, he did it so well in just the second and third take. After the shot ended, people clapped for him and then he felt relaxed.' Rajesh believes that the new generation of actors is exceptionally well-prepared and polished. In his view, most of the newcomers he has worked with are already equipped for the demands of Bollywood and are likely to remain relevant for the next 25 to 30 years. He praised their adaptability and dedication, noting that while a few may be less prepared, the majority have clearly put in the hard work to earn their place in the industry. He added, "If you look into Aneet's clips, you will see that she is yet to believe that her film is working wonders. When people realise things late, success doesn't take over them. These people are so grounded because of their parenting that I don't think Aneet or Ahaan will ever be a 'nakchadhe' (snooty) stars. They will be sought-after actors. Ahaan's exceptional screen presence and heroism that kills you. There was a time when after 3–4 shots, when Mohit was not getting what he wanted, Ahaan came to me and said sorry. So they don't have this give-up attitude.' About Saiyaara Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF, Saiyaara is a romantic musical drama that chronicles the emotional journey of Krish, a struggling musician, and Vaani Batra, an aspiring journalist. As their lives collide unexpectedly, a soulful bond begins to form. With both battling personal demons and career setbacks, their love story unfolds with emotional depth and realism. The film has been met with both critical and commercial acclaim, collecting ₹153.25 crore in just six days.
Economic Times
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Enough about me': Dimple Kapadia's unexpected remark once left Saiyaara's Rajesh Kumar stunned
Rajesh Kumar recalls a 'beautiful moment' from a conversation he had with Dimple Kapadia. Rajesh Kumar was recently seen in Saiyaara playing the role of Aneet Padda's dad. He is popularly known as Rosesh Kumar from the TV sitcom, Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai, which starred Ratna Pathak Shah and Rupali Ganguly. Recently, in an interview, the actor opened up about how there's a lack of conversation between an experienced and a successful person. He talked about how he made an effort to bond with his co-stars while filming Saiyaara to build an emotional bond that would reflect on the screen as well. During the same interview, he remembered a special and beautiful moment from his past, a conversation with Bollywood diva Dimple Kapadia. 'Enough about me — can I get to know you now?' That one line from Dimple Kapadia stayed with Rajesh Kumar long after the shoot wrapped. In a recent interview with Galatta India, the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor fondly recalled a beautiful moment he shared with the veteran actress while filming Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in Jaisalmer. Rajesh revealed that while they were shooting in Jaisalmer, during a shift break, a few people were sitting around — Dimple Kapadia included. Everyone started talking about her films, her iconic songs, her performances — it was all about her. But then, Dimple Kapadia did something unexpected. After a few minutes, she smiled and said, "Okay, okay, enough about me… can I get to know you all now?" That simple question changed the tone of the conversation completely. For Rajesh Kumar, that's when the real conversation started. According to him, the general notion is to shower praise on a successful person one meets and then move on, and the other person just politely expresses gratitude. He reflected on how rare it is to have genuine human interactions in the fast-paced world of film sets. He mentioned how actors spend 12 hours a day working together, but do not even know each other's stories. But his moment with Dimple Kapadia continues to remind him of how much actors miss out in their work environment if they are not making efforts to connect.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Enough about me': Dimple Kapadia's unexpected remark once left Saiyaara's Rajesh Kumar stunned
Rajesh Kumar was recently seen in Saiyaara playing the role of Aneet Padda 's dad. He is popularly known as Rosesh Kumar from the TV sitcom, Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai , which starred Ratna Pathak Shah and Rupali Ganguly . Recently, in an interview, the actor opened up about how there's a lack of conversation between an experienced and a successful person. He talked about how he made an effort to bond with his co-stars while filming Saiyaara to build an emotional bond that would reflect on the screen as well. During the same interview, he remembered a special and beautiful moment from his past, a conversation with Bollywood diva Dimple Kapadia . 'Enough about me — can I get to know you now?' That one line from Dimple Kapadia stayed with Rajesh Kumar long after the shoot wrapped. In a recent interview with Galatta India, the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor fondly recalled a beautiful moment he shared with the veteran actress while filming Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in Jaisalmer. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Data Science Leadership Healthcare Finance Public Policy Others Cybersecurity others Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Data Analytics MCA Product Management Data Science MBA Technology Digital Marketing healthcare CXO Degree Project Management PGDM Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Rajesh revealed that while they were shooting in Jaisalmer, during a shift break, a few people were sitting around — Dimple Kapadia included. Everyone started talking about her films, her iconic songs, her performances — it was all about her. But then, Dimple Kapadia did something unexpected. After a few minutes, she smiled and said, "Okay, okay, enough about me… can I get to know you all now?" That simple question changed the tone of the conversation completely. For Rajesh Kumar, that's when the real conversation started. According to him, the general notion is to shower praise on a successful person one meets and then move on, and the other person just politely expresses gratitude. He reflected on how rare it is to have genuine human interactions in the fast-paced world of film sets. He mentioned how actors spend 12 hours a day working together, but do not even know each other's stories. But his moment with Dimple Kapadia continues to remind him of how much actors miss out in their work environment if they are not making efforts to connect.
