This International Mother’s Day &TV artists share how mother is their life long best friend

Indian television shows and movies are known to showcase family bonds at it’s best and have given us some iconic mother-child relationships that are remembered time and again. While many actors bring out the love and affection on screen one might wonder if it’s the same in real life too? It’s goes without saying that the love and affection is not only limited to the screen but a uniform pattern in real life too. Recognising the contribution of that one woman who has been the pillar of strength in their lives, &TV actors recall their memorable BFF moments experienced with their mother, this International Mother’s Day.



Kamna Pathak, the Dabbang Rajesh of &TV’s Happu Ki Ultan Paltan comes across as a very strong woman but deep inside she is very emotional when it comes to her mother. Talking about their relationship, Kamna Pathak shares, “My mother is my best friend and I share each and everything with her’ big or small. It has always been this way because there is no one in the world who understands me better than her. Since childhood, me and my mother have been singing folk songs together and this has made our bond even more special. I still remember, once during Shivratri me and my mother sang bhajans the entire night and there was a different kind of positivity and energy which kept us going. This is by far is the best memorable moment I’ve got to experience with her till date.”

Himani Shivpuri, the Katori amma of Happu ki Ultan Paltan says that her mother was her friend and a partner, and she misses her a lot. Talking about their relationship, Himani Shivpuri shares, “I played a lot of roles in my mother’s life. I was her driver when she wanted to go places, her collie lifting her luggage and shopping bags, her cook when she was unwell but, one role that remained unchanged is that of a friend. She was my only best friend with whom I would share every single secret of my life. We often travelled together, went on shopping sprees, had movie marathons, went for walks too and now that she’s not there, I really miss her.”



For each of us, our mother plays a very important role our lives. Sharing some precious memories with her mother Tanvi Dogra the Swati of &TV’s Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein shares, “I miss having my mother around. She was my constant shopping partner as she had a very fine taste in fashion. In return, I taught her simple make-up techniques when I started acting and also how to use messaging apps. Exactly like a true BFF, she always wanted me to be on the big screen and I hope that I’ve fulfilled this wish of her. One very important lesson that she taught me while she was ailing was to value time as it never stops for anyone and is the biggest enemy of a man. She was one of the best cooks that I ever had a meal from and wish to cook as good as her someday.”
Talking about a very important life lesson that her BFF mother taught her very recently, Sarika Bahroliya our very own Chatori Gudiya from Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari shares, “Our friends play an important part in our lives by enriching and encouraging us to do better. One incident so happened that while I was rehearsing for my role of Gudiya, I took time perfecting my skill and I was losing my confidence. It was my mother who made me realize that with practice anything can be mastered. This gave me immense support and will-power to do better just like a friend would give us boost when we feel low sometimes.” She dreams of making her mother see the world. Commenting on the same she said, “My mother has never asked for anything, but I know how much she wants to see the world. Hence, I aim to be successful enough to take her on a month-long international tour.”

Ashish Kadian, the Indresh of &TV’s Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein shares, “In my early childhood my mother would ask us to take afternoon naps and that would be the most boring part of the day for my brother and myself. One afternoon we sneaked out to the other room to play and this happened for a few days until our mother caught us. We were so scared of being scolded but she instead, started playing with us. This is when I realised that my mother is my friend. Since then she has been participating in all the major decisions of my life and supporting me through my tough times like a loyal BFF would.”



Nirbhay Wadhwa, the mighty Bali on the &TV show Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram, emotionally expresses, “For everyone their mother is their dearest person. It is only a mother who will call you multiple times in a day to check on you. My mother is my best friend. She is a kind, benevolent woman who has made enough and more sacrifices for me and my family without having us even realise it. She is my strength and my one source of inspiration. I miss her so much, especially now that we are under lockdown and unable to visit each other. But I know that her good energies are always with us. Someday, I wish to buy her a nice and cosy, sea-facing apartment in Mumbai. I’m working towards it and I hope to achieve it soon. Happy Mother’s Day Mummy.”

This Mother’s Day meet your favourite mother-child duos on &TV

God could not be everywhere; hence he created mothers. She is one person in our life who always takes care of us, fulfils our needs, demands, tantrums, and make our lives better. Depicting this relationship beautifully, your favourite &TV pairs share how their chemistry goes beyond lights, camera, action

  

Sneha Wagh, the Mata Anjani of Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram shares a strong emotional connect with Bal Hanuman. Talking about her on-screen character, Sneha says, “The character of Anjani Mata is a perfect blend of beauty, courage and devotion. Anjani is a powerful character of a mother to one of the greatest devotees to have ever existed, Lord Hanuman. She is the biggest influence on Lord Hanuman’s life and guides him towards his divine duty. The show brings alive the core theme of how a mother, the first Guru, can shape her child’s life.”

Adding further, Sneha shares, “Playing a mother fills you up with real emotions and feelings. I keep checking on him if he is feeling fine as the lockdown has been quite tough on children. Even while on shoot I am concerned and protective of him, because I care a lot for him. Such is the exceptional bond between Ekagrah and me that a boy as young as him also checks up on me and asks if I am doing fine.”

It is fun to watch Himani Shivpuri, the Katori amma of Happu ki Ultan Paltan and Yogesh Tripathi aka Daroga Happu Singh’s hilarious conversations.

Talking about her on-screen equation with Yogesh, Himani says, “Katori Amma is a stubborn, unpersuadable old lady who has her own special charm. Like a typical mother, she is caring and protective of him and always wanting the best for him.”

However, the intense chemistry between the two goes back to their theatre days. Speaking about it, Himani Shivpuri said, “Yogesh & I have done a lot of plays together. He is a wonderful actor, and I feel great to play the role of his mother. Having said that, there are times when I get carried away by the character and end up scolding him, but he, as an obedient son takes it in a very nice way.”

 Neha Joshi, who plays Bhima Bai in &TV’s &TV’s EK Mahanayak - Dr B R Ambedkar shares, “Bhima Bai was a humble woman who sincerely supported her husband and encouraged her children to do better. She wished to give them a better life and worked hard for their well-being.”

The actress plays the on-screen mother of Aayudh Bhanushali and shares a beautiful mother-son bond even off-screen. Neha often ends being subjected to Ayudh’s pranks and jokes but enjoys the lively aura created by him. Speaking about their off-screen relationship, she says, “Ayudh and I share a very close bond even off-screen. We spend a lot of time in between shots - playing, rehearsing, eating meals and cracking jokes. There is never a dull moment with him. He often looks up to me for guidance and support, which makes our relationship special. I care a lot for him.”

The mother-daughter duo Samta Sagar and Sarika Bahroliya – Sarla and Gudiya of &TV’s Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari share a khatti-meethi relationship in the show. Talking about her character's on-screen bonding with Gudiya, Samta Sagar says, “Sarla, like any other mother worries about her daughter Gudiya. She wants her to get married to a good man. But her daughter embodies a girl who isn’t restricted by her current reality or any societal norms, which often lands her in unusual situations. This worries Sarla a lot, ki ab kya hoga humari Gudiya ka?”

Off-screen also the duo share an exceptional bond. Elaborating on the same, Samta says, “A mother's role is very powerful and inevitably incites multiple emotions at once. Sarika is a very sweet and down-to-earth girl, and I'm glad to play her mother on-screen. I'm always giving her acting tips because I want her to perfect the art. I love her like my own and I'm always looking out for her health & safety, especially now that Sarika is away from her parents during this lockdown time. We are always connected through video calls and chats.”