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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shabir Ahluwalia: Flaunting your seniority on a set never helps
Shabir Ahluwalia Shabir Ahluwalia trades his trademark intensity for laughter in the family rom‑com Ufff…Yeh Love Hai Mushkil, taking on his first show built entirely around comedy. He says 'I'd call comedy one of the toughest genres, yet it feels natural to me. Yug lives in a delightfully mad world—two feuding families, a love story, and situations that create humour rather than forced gags.' In the show, he is paired opposite the much younger Ashi Singh . Given the age gap and his stature in the industry, Shabir believes building comfort and chemistry on set is essential, but not difficult. He says, 'Ashi is a very chilled girl. The moment you crack a joke, share a few laughs and a few hi-fis, you're on the same level. Eventually, it's Yug and Shivani, not Shabir and Ashi. On set, what matters is the characters, not the real people. Transitioning into character is key.' He also feels that hierarchy and seniority have no place in a healthy set environment. He says, 'I like to keep everyone happy on the set and don't believe in flaunting my seniority. I don't mind them cracking jokes with or on me — I do the same with them. It works both ways. It's great to have a level playing field where everyone is at ease because one character alone can't carry a show. It's the collective effort that makes it work. And that happens only when everyone is happy. If there are differences or conflicts, they will reflect in the scene, especially when a scene demands chemistry. Interpersonal relationships matter.' He adds, 'Nowhere in those scenes will the age difference, seniority, experience, or popularity show. What ultimately matters is how well you perform in a scene. So, flaunting seniority on a set never helps.' As someone who's seen both success and the pressure that comes with expectations, Shabir is clear on what he chooses to focus on. 'Of course, I want my show to work. But I don't take pressure, because it's not in my hands. I worry about the variables I can control — like whether I'm supposed to gel my hair or how to deliver a dialogue. I focus on what's in my control and stay hopeful about what isn't,' he concludes.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive! Substandard concepts will not be consumed by viewers, says Shabir Ahluwalia
Shabir Ahluwalia Actor Shabir Ahluwalia, currently seen in the show Uff Ye Love Hai Mushkil, opened up about his 25-year journey in the entertainment industry. He revealed that time raced by so quickly he 'didn't really realize how it flew,' insisting it felt more like living a dream than slogging through a career. In an exclusive conversation, he reflected on career highs, family life, and why he stays picky about scripts. Excerpts… Shabir says that it feels like anything but 25 years in the industry. 'Because you know when you are working and you don't really realize how time flies by and it just feels like a dream. It feels like I am living my dream, I am doing what I love the most. The only time I get to know it's 25 is when I am doing this interview,' says the Kumkum Bhagya actor,' adding that he has been fortunate to not have had many lows in his career so far. 'By God's grace there have always been high phases where there is a lot to do in my career so far. I always got good work, and that's a blessing. Sometimes a lot of actors do have to compromise on the quality of work because of the right kind of work not coming their way. But in that aspect, God has been very kind. So, when I work, I work a lot and when I am not working in between projects, I am just kind of taking it so easy. Everything that I used to do since I was a child, I am still doing it. With my family, I am playing sports, I am travelling with them, I am just living my dream.' Despite being in the industry since so long. Shabir is one of those few actors still playing lead in shows. 'There are lots of good actors around and there is lots of good work that is happening with different kind of actors across the medium and just to be one of them is really amazing. And I think the biggest advantage is for you to have the power to say no in projects that you don't believe in. So, I do play the waiting game just to exercise that power. In a way, that I do projects that I believe in rather than just being a part of a project because it's coming your way,' says Shabir. On the current state of affairs on the small screen where TV shows are being pulled off air midway frequently, Shabir is of the belief that the problem is not specific to TV but across all entertainment mediums. 'What is happening is that the amount of choice that a person has for content is incredible. The consumption of entertainment in terms of consumption of content has changed. People, I don't think are now patient enough, and they don't want to really sample as much unless they know that this is right,' he says adding that it is not something that will last. 'I think it's a passing phase. Not just television, but everyone needs to really pull their socks off in terms of the content they are creating. You must be very, very sure about what you are making. Substandard concepts will not be consumed by viewers anymore, the way it probably would be sometime back. Makers are coming up with good content but not on TV anymore. Yes, a lot of shows are being pulled off air and in the last 2-3 years I don't think a show has really lasted that long but if a show is good, It will have takers and it will run. The viewer has so many options today that the show must be a cut above the rest for it to really work,' he says. Shabir Ahluwalia with wife Kanchi Kaul Being a father and a husband Shabir says he does the draw the line in the kind of content he is portraying on screen. 'You know when you read a script as to what is nonsense and what is the requirement of a story. So, I'm okay for a character to be extreme but I'm not okay for a character to do just anything on screen just because it is OTT. If you talk about like a kissing scene, going intimate, everybody says that it's a requirement of the script, but as an actor when you read a script you know whether this is important or not. So, when it's not important, you know that this project is only being made for sleaze. That's not something that I'm cool with,' he says. Shabir Ahluwalia with wife Kanchi Kaul and sons A handsome father to two sons, Shabir says he actually wanted a daughter when his wife Kanchi was expecting. 'I have two wonderful boys though when they were conceived, I desperately wanted a girl. Obviously, you miss having a daughter but having said that, my boys are making up for the daughter's part as well. The only way fatherhood has changed me is that now I have started playing even more sports and my wife, Kanchi has a handful with us three around. But even she is into a lot of sports now,' he says. Shabir is also not too much of a fan of social media and says he is more on a 'man of the moment'. He says, 'I don't come from that school of thought that it's important for an actor to be active on social media. Posting regularly on social media about my personal life doesn't come naturally to me. I prefer living the moment and so I don't know how to capture the moment. For the makers, choosing actors based on the number of followers, maybe you'll find a gem of an actor, maybe not! So, each to its own. '
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shabir Ahluwalia: I feel we give love too much importance, like it is the centre of our lives
Shabir Ahluwalia Shabir Ahluwalia, currently seen in Love Hai Mushkil, is playing a character who's navigating love through chaos and comedy. But when it comes to his personal views on love in today's fast-paced, dating-app-driven world, the actor has a refreshingly grounded take. On love in today's times, he says, 'I just feel we give love too much importance, like it is the centre of our lives when it's not. For Yug, love is chaos and sorrow. For me, love happens organically. If you like someone, whether it's your friend, family, kids or partner, that's love. It isn't about duties or sacrifices. You don't need to show it; those are things you naturally do for the people you love. So, it comes very organically. ' Defining love in his own words, he adds, ' Jiske saath rehne mein maza aata hai na, usko love kehte hain. Jiske saath kuch bhi na karo aur din guzar jaaye, usko love kehte hain . I think love is not something to be taken too seriously. It's organic.' Shabir Ahluwalia with Kanchi Kaul Shabir has been married to actress Kanchi Kaul since November 27, 2011. The couple shares two sons: Azai, born in 2014, and Ivarr, born in 2016. Their equation has stood the test of time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด CFDs ด้วยเทคโนโลยีเทรดสุดล้ำ และ รวดเร็วกว่า IC Markets อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo This is something that's rare in an era of instant connections and swipe-culture relationships. Asked about navigating attraction and temptation in the entertainment industry, he says, 'For me, it's always about going back home to be with my wife and kids after work. I am no one to judge when someone feels attracted to another person. To each their own. But for me, being on set is about working, having fun as colleagues, and that's about it.'
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Uff... Yeh Love Hai Mushkil: Ashi Singh, admires her co-actor Shabir Ahluwalia, says 'Even in his serious, brooding moments as Yug, he somehow makes it look picture-perfect'
It's not every day that you get to work with someone you've admired for years, unless you're ! The talented actress, who plays Kairi Sharma in rom-com Ufff…Yeh Love Hai Mushkil, has been a fan of her co-star, Shabir Ahluwalia, and believes acting alongside him is a dream come true. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The show, which explores the complicated facets of love and relationships, features Shabir as the rugged and elusive Yug Sinha, while Ashi, as Kairi, is a happy-go-lucky young woman who aspires to be a successful lawyer. While their on-screen banter is unmissable as their characters are as different as chalk and cheese, off-screen, Ashi Singh has taken up a quirky little hobby of trying to sneak in photos of Shabir Ahluwalia when he's deep in his 'Yug Zone', being elusive, broody and just a little grumpy! But as she hilariously admits on Instagram: 'Tried catching a candid of Shabbir in full-on Yug mode… but of course, the man still looks like he's walked straight out of a shoot. Effortlessly good-looking. How do you do that?' Whether he's preparing for an emotional scene, reading the script, or chatting with the crew between takes, Ashi's mission to capture him as this guarded character falls flat, given Shabir's effortless charm, which refuses to take a break. Talking about this newfound hobby on set, Ashi Singh shares, 'One of the things I really enjoy on set is watching Shabir Ahluwalia step into his role as Yug. He brings such a natural intensity to the character—it's so effortless, yet impactful. Even in his serious, brooding moments as Yug, he somehow makes it look picture-perfect. It's been genuinely inspiring to see him work up close, it's like a mini masterclass every day. ' Keep reading this space for more updates.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive: Shabir Ahluwalia on the evolution of Television and OTT content; says ‘Right now you are seeing complex characters taking center stage'
Shabir Ahluwalia, a household name in Indian television, has been a part of the entertainment industry for over two decades. From playing charming leads to intense dramatic roles, the actor has witnessed the evolution of storytelling up close. Currently seen as lawyer Yug Sinha in Ufff Yeh Love Hai Mushkil, Shabir is embracing the shift in content with enthusiasm and insight. Reflecting on how television and OTT have transformed over time, Shabir shared, 'Definitely what I've seen is experimental characters, experimental storytelling. Earlier, our storytelling was very single-dimensional, but right now you are seeing complex characters taking center stage. They are the ones who are driving a show or a movie. It's only because the audiences are now ready to accept them.' He further elaborated on how evolving viewer preferences are shaping what gets made. 'Audiences are consuming that kind of content, so we are making it. And I think it's very important to have a diverse audience so that all kinds of content have space and great stories can be told from different framemakers.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo For Shabir, the current landscape is filled with possibilities. 'It's great that we are coming of that age where everything you make—just make it with heart, have a good story to tell, and there'll be people who consume your content,' he said, emphasizing authenticity and storytelling. With his latest role as a sharp and layered lawyer in Ufff Yeh Love Hai Mushkil, Shabir continues to adapt and thrive, embracing the shift toward more nuanced narratives. His insights reflect not just his experience, but also his excitement for where the medium is headed.
