Reliving 1968
Released in 1968 and remembered for years thereafter, the comical film Padosan has arguably been one the of the landmark movies in Bollywood. A film featuring a quintessential cast created quite a buzz back in the day and more so for its iconic peppy song, Ek Chatur Naar that continues to be watched through generations. In the forthcoming episode of &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, the team is all set to recreate the magic and give this iconic song an extra hysterical twist with Vibhuti mimicking Mehmood aka Master Pillai. The episode will show Angoori Bhabhi engrossed in magic and comedy of this 60’s cult-classic film. Overwhelmed with the song, Angoori Bhabhi expresses her desire to learn classical South Indian music to Tiwari only to be discouraged. But Vibhuti overhears their conversation and decides to turn into a music teacher for her aka Master Pillai.
Taking references from the legendary late actor, Mehmood, Aasif Sheikh aka Vibhuti said: “Mehmoodji undoubtedly was one of finest actors and I have idolised him. It is truly an honour portraying this landmark character. Recreating the magic of Mehmood wasn’t easy and I enjoyed every bit of it. I had to closely follow his mannerisms, comic timing and look to bring this character to life once more. I have always loved styling my characters in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai and the character of Master Pillai is my personal favourite. I do feel the viewers will thoroughly enjoy this episode as much as we have enjoyed shooting for it.”
Adding to this, Shubhangi aka Angoori Bhabi said: “I have watched Padosan almost 20 times, and each time I see it, I crack up just like the first time. The moment all of us were on the top of the moon when we were first briefed about this episode. Undoubtedly, recreating and shooting this cinematic classic has been an amazing experience and I hope the audience loves it too.”
Ankit’s mythological debut
Be it a loveable chocolate boy or a cunning brother-in-law, Ankit Bathla has smoothly glided across different roles on TV. He is now all set to make a debut in the mythological genre as Arjun in &TV’s show Paramavatar Shri Krishna. Depicting the varied tales of Krishna's life, the show will now be seen tracing the central story of the Mahabharat in its 20-year leap. Showcasing the fascinating tales of the five pandavas, the show will also depict the journey of the powerful King Arjuna and highlight his spiritual relation with Lord Krishna.
Talking about exploring the new genre Ankit said: “I have always been fascinated with mythological tales since childhood and loved listening to them than watching or reading it myself. As an actor, I always wanted to work on a mythological show and portray a character of vital significance with a bold and strong personality. When the role of Arjun came by it was a perfect match. The name even today stands to be an exemplary example of courage, dedication, and self-belief. Arjun’s valour, diligence, and faith in Shri Krishna and accepting him as his philosopher and guide was a great turning point in the Bhagavad-gita. Essaying the character of Arjun on screen is truly a dream come true for me. I have always admired him, and I am glad that I got this opportunity to portray him on screen. I do hope the viewers look forward to seeing this new chapter in the show and appreciate my work.”
Gullak takes centrestage
Small families, never ending hassles and an unshakeable bond; that’s what defines the dynamics of the middle class. Bereft of luxuries and away from the urban hustle, these are people who live limitlessly within the small confines of their homes. Their dreams are not bound by the height of their walls and imperfection is a way of life for them. Unleashing one such slice of life story, SonyLIV, video on demand service launched its next original — Gullak. Created by TVF, Gullak promises to evoke a rollercoaster of emotions in its viewers and present hilarious instances that form the crux of middle class families in India.
Narrated from the perspective of a gullak (piggy bank), the show explores the imperfect relationships and aspirations of the Mishra family and uses their anecdotes to offer an unconventional style of storytelling. Written by Nikhil Vijay starring actors Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Sunita Rajwar and Vaibhav Raj Gupta, the show depicts the story of a family that brings home a gullak to save for materialise their dreams. But things don’t always go as per plan, which is essentially a reality in our regular lives. Undeterred, they stick together as there’s more to save for a happy life, togetherness being top of the order. With a well-knit screenplay and heartfelt performances, Gullak is reflective of the unexpected highs and disappointing lows that we all face and yet relentlessly strive to sail through. The show is being aired on SonyLIV. Meanwhile, SonyLIV app has crossed 100 million downloads.
Jimmy’s biggest achievement
The upcoming episode of Sony Entertainment Television’s The Kapil Sharma Show promises to be a fun and entertaining watch for the viewers who will see Bollywood’s ace actor Jimmy Shergill make an appearance with actors Mahie Gill and Saurabh Shukla. The actors will be seen on the popular comedy show promoting their upcoming movie, Family of Thakurganj. While having interactions around their filmy journey and experiences from their time in the industry, Jimmy revealed a very cute memory that he cherishes from his time interacting with Gulzar sahab who acknowledged his performance in the classic 1996 movie Maachis.
Shergill shared that, while working on Maachis, the director of the movie Gulzar sahab gave him an orange candy toffee to acknowledge his exceptional acting skills in a particular shot. The actor said: “Gulzar sahab gave me two toffees for my performance in a shot. I was new in the industry and very young and, someone as legendary as him giving me something as little as an orange candy was also a big deal for me.”
