The show must go on...

How has been the lockdown period?

The lockdown period has been a wake-up call for all of us. I re-evaluated myself on the basis of what I have done in my life. I was blessed to be in Gir forest, Junagarh, for two and a half months. Staying there brought a huge change in me.

How apprehensive were you to resume work?

I was waiting to resume my work. Professionally, I am an actor, so the show must go on.

How will you sum up your working experience in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai?

To be associated with a show like YRKKH is a great honour. It is one of the top three shows on Indian television. The journey has been great and enriching.

How will you define your off-screen relationship with Shivangi Joshi?

When two actors work together on screen, professionalism is a must. But the way a daily show is shot, we hardly get time to gel. Sometime I have intense emotional scenes with my sister and Shivangi always helps me.

How do you see OTT platforms as a medium?

Frankly, I am irritated that actors are required to have different opinions, different version of themselves on different platforms. I do understand different platforms require different kind of presentation to the audience, but that’s it. Working on OTT platform was an equally enriching experience.

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