&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.”
