26022023-LT-03.qxd 2/25/2023 10:37 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE UP & ABOUT 3 LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 26 FEBRUARY 2023 ONE-TO-ONE ‘Don’t believe in marriage’ Adhaar Khurana’s recent work is a teleplay, Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti. The actor talks about the play, his love for writing & more Tell us about your role in Yeh Shaadi Nahin Ho Sakti. I am playing a character called Kishore, an NRI, who is in India to look for a bride. He believes in the institution of marriage. He also takes this as a challenge and wants to charm his would-be wife. Personally, do you believe in marriage? Honestly no. Because our generation is different from our parents and we think differently. Right now, I am not in favour of marriage. You have acted with your father Akash Khurana in this play. How was your experience? We have worked earlier in plays. This time working in a comic genre with him was a great experience. This play is a tribute to all the 90s comedy. What have you learnt from him? At this age also he is a multitasker and very disciplined. He is a thorough professional and inspires us to work better. What do you feel is the future of teleplays? This is a very good initiative which started as an experiment. We are also archiving the plays and because of the format we are also being able to adapt new things. You were abroad for studies. What made you come back and take up acting? I was in Scotland to study forensic science but during my graduation the country went into recession, and so I came back to India. My elder brother Akarsh Khurana, who is a director, asked me to join theatre. How is the equation with your brother? He is always encouraging. I have assisted him before and he lets me do my own stuff and always gives me full freedom. Initially, we used to fight a lot but gradually the equation changed. What would you like to do as an actor now? I don’t want to restrict myself and want to explore all the mediums. I am also into writing which I want to continue. My next is Scoop by Hansal Mehta, where I am playing an important character. As a writer, which are the subjects that inspire you? I have few ideas in the horror-comedy space. Also, I want to create awareness about environmental and mental happiness. These two subjects are close to me. Playing with superpower Eisha Singh gets a new avatar in fantasy revenge drama Bekaboo Abhishek recalls his college crushes Get ready to embark on a mystical journey with Colors’ latest offering, Bekaboo. The upcoming fantasy revenge drama has been making waves with its visually stunning promos. Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, the show stars Shalin Bhanot, Eisha Singh and Monalisa in pivotal roles. Set in a universe where the ultimate war between good and evil rages on, the show follows the journey of two mystical beings, a pari and a rakshas, who share an unpredictable love-hate relationship. Eisha says, “Bekaboo marks many firsts for me. Until this point in my career, I was drawn to social dramas as an actor and Amazon miniTV’s Jab We Matched has given romance and dating a new spin. The show’s stellar cast includes Abhishek Nigam, Priyank Sharma, Mayur More, Prit Kamani, Shivangi Joshi, Jasmin Bhasin and Revathi Pillai. The four episodes have intriguing titles like Algorithm, Jalkukde, Sirf Ek Date and Formula Sheet, and each character has a different perspective on dating and life goals. Actor Abhishek Nigam, who is a part of the show, opened up about modern love, dating and relationships. Abhishek said, “I was not so popular in school but in college I did have a few crushes.” He shared how his perception about love and relationships had undergone a change. He earlier thought that love faded away with time but now he thinks it stays. Jab We Matched is helmed by Srinivas Sunderrajan, written by Neil Chitnis, Amrit Paul, Bhavya Raj and Ritu Mago. Colors’ Bekaboo goes down as my first brush with the fantasy genre. The show is my first collaboration with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms and being a part of her vision is a dream-cometrue moment for me. This is my third association with the channel after Ishq Ka Rang Safed and Sirf Tum. Nothing makes me happier than knowing that the powerhouse creators have banked on my craft. I will be seen in the role of a girl, who is unaware of her superpowers. I hope the audience embraces me in this new avatar.” Subhash Ghai ventures into TV Director Subhash Ghai, who is known for films such as Karz, Hero, Taal, Ram Lakhan and others, is venturing into the medium of television with the show Jaanaki. The show is a daily soap revolving around women empowerment, and is supposed to go on air in May. Ghai will work in the capacity of a producer on the show and the shooting for its 208 episodes will start soon. Talking about the same, Ghai said, “Television is the most powerful medium that has the power to reform and redefine entertainment in our country.” —IANS Making beautiful memories Pandya Store actor Kanwar Dhillon visits the Golden Temple Kanwar Dhillon, who is currently seen in the lead role of Shiva in Pandya Store, enjoys a massive fan following. He has also been a part of daily soaps like Hum Hai Na, Piya Rangrez and Internet Wala Love to name a few. The actor recently visited the Golden Temple. Going down the memory lane, Kanwar says, “Amritsar has been my second home since childhood. I spent my Diwali holidays with my family in Punjab when I was a kid. Also, I cherish the memories I have created while visiting the Golden Temple on every trip. But this time I visited it after a decade and it went on to be a different experience for me.” He continues, “The beauty, the peace, and the Bhuvan Bam on working with Srishti Ganguli in Rafta Rafta Never say die divine nature of the temple mesmerise me. Visiting the Golden Temple at mid- night with my cousins and eating the tasty prasad was just divine.” Pleasure before work Rafta Rafta, a seven-episodic rom-com series, has been receiving love and appreciation. It is created by Abbas Dalal and Hussain Dalal and directed by Vishal Gupta. The show stars Bhuvam Bham and Srishti Ganguli Rindani, among others. Bhuvan says, “My involvement in Rafta Rafta was the same like any other project of BB Ki Vines Productions. I love the creative process of scriptwriting, composing music and editing. Being in the room with writers, musicians and editors helps me put my point of view across.” The actor adds, “Working with Srishti in Rafta Rafta was fun. Our on-screen chemistry looks natural. We both share a similar sense of humour, which made the days on the sets even better. c m y b Time to fall in love Indian Idol fame Mohd Danish to feature in O Maahi T-series presents yet another love song O Maahi, sung by the talented Indian Idol- fame Mohd Danish. And for the first time ever, Danish gets featured in the music video. He will be seen alongside actress Kashika Kapoor. Set to release on February 28, O Maahi is a beautiful melody composed by Tabish Ali and Naila Nawaz, with lyrics by Shabab Aalam and Mohammad Islam. The track is directed by Video Brains. The teaser of the song along with the release date was posted in Tseries’ official social media handles. Danish has also shared this exciting news with his followers. He wrote, “Love is soon going to walk into your life with #OMaahi! Song releasing on February 28, 2023. Stay tuned.” Also, I got an opportunity to work with Atul Srivastava sir and Rakesh Bedi sir. Their mere presence on the sets helped me learn many things. Since we were shooting for Rafta Rafta in a farmhouse in Delhi, we had a massive lawn to ourselves. The entire crew would be looking forward to playing cricket. I don’t think it’ll be wrong to say that we’ve tried shooting in between our busy cricket schedule. Most of our BTS involves cricket matches.” Zee TV’s Bhagya Lakshmi’ s lead actors, Aishwarya Khare and Rohit Suchanti, have become household names. Rohit started his career in 2014 as a junior artist. In fact, Rohit is also known for his amazing weight loss journey, which helped him get better opportunities. Rohit said, “I started my career as a junior artiste back in 2014. At first, it was challenging to get good roles and one of the reasons was my physique. So, I worked hard on myself. I always wanted to From being a junior artiste to playing lead roles, Rohit Suchanti shares his journey become an actor, so I had to work on my craft. I am not a person who quits. I like taking up challenges and hence I took every roadblock as a challenge. And here I am, giving my best every day to entertain my audience.”