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Actress Shruti Choudhary, who essays the role of Bulbul in the television show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, has shared that she sees the echoes of the timeless love shared by Goddess Laxmi and God Narayan between her character of Bulbul and Veer (essayed by Shagun Pandey).

The narrative of the show unfolds between an underage bride, Bulbul (Shruti Choudhary), and a police inspector, Veer (Shagun Pandey). Despite their initial differences, the two embark on a journey to build a foundation of trust and navigate the complexities of married life.

In a heartfelt revelation, the actress expressed her desire to find a life partner similar to her on-screen counterpart, Veer.

Shruti Choudhary said: “When I imagine the perfect couple, God ‘Laxmi’ and ‘Narayan’ come to mind. I’ve always envisioned my partner embodying the virtues of Lord Narayan, and watching Veer’s character in the show reflects many of those qualities.”

She added,...

Actor Shagun Pandey, who plays a police inspector in the show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’ shared that many real-life police officers have appreciated his character.

The show centres on the lives of two contrasting individuals Bulbul (Shruti Choudhary) and Veer, (Shagun), who are navigating the challenges of married life.

Shagun’s portrayal of a respectable police inspector has not only earned him adulation on-screen but also garnered him immense respect off-screen.

His convincing performance has resonated with audiences, leading to an outpouring of appreciation from real-life police inspectors.

Responding to the appreciation he gets for his performance, Shagun said: “I’m proud of our police force for their tireless service to the nation and to see my work acknowledged by them is an honour beyond words. I’ve met many real-life police officers who appreciated my character of Veer in the show.”

“It is truly heartwarming to see that the character...

Actors Naman Shaw, Shruti Choudhary, Trupti Mishra and Ankur Verma have reflected upon their childhood memories of Holi, alongwith sharing their plans for the festival this year. Naman, essaying the role of Adit in ‘Mangal Lakshmi’ said: “As a child, I eagerly counted down the days to Holi, and now, as a parent, I am excited to introduce my three-year-old son to the magic of this festival. I’ve been planning something special– a makeshift pool brimming with water, colours, and water balloons.”

“One of the traditions I hold dear is preparing platters of assorted desserts at home for our loved ones. Amid our busy lives, I pray that this festival draws us closer to our family and friends. May it serve as a reminder of the importance of cherishing moments of togetherness,” added Naman.

Shruti, who plays the role of Bulbul in ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’ shared: “As a child,...

Actress Shruti Choudhary has opened up about her experience working with co-star Supriya Shukla in the show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, saying she gets pampered a lot on the sets, and it’s wonderful to be spoiled by her.

Accompanied by her real mother on set, Shruti remarked that she loves getting pampered like a daughter by her onscreen mother-in-law (Sulakshana), played by Supriya.

Talking about the same, Shruti shared: “I feel like I have two moms on the set looking after me. Supriya ma’am brings homemade food on the sets, and we enjoy and laugh through meals together. I am pampered a lot on the sets and it’s wonderful to be spoiled by her.”

“As this is my first show, I see a mentor in her, and I am constantly moved by her guidance and support. In the show, Bulbul tries her best to win her mother-in-law’s approval on-screen,...

Mumbai, Feb 18 (Ians) Actress Shruti Choudhary is sporting different kinds of traditional Rajasthani bandhani sarees in ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, and she remarked that one of the highlights of being on the show is getting to wear her favourite attire.

Shruti, who plays the role of Bulbul, shared: “I’m grateful for all the recognition I’ve got as Bulbul and hope that I can be worthy of all the appreciation that’s coming my way. This is my first show as a lead and among the things that I’ve learnt, one is draping sarees with the help of my reel mother Aastha Choudhary.”

“I’ve worn so many different traditional bandhani sarees by now. Nothing can beat the elegance of a saree and I feel closer to my roots when I wear it,” she added.

The show stars Shagun Pandey as Veer.

In the current storyline, Bulbul and Veer...

Actress Supriya Raina Shukla has shared insights into her role ‘Sulakshana’ in the show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, saying this is her chance to bring to life the tough love that mothers must show for the best interests of their kids.

The show revolves around the saga of Bulbul (portrayed by Shruti Choudhary) and Veer (played by Shagun Pandey).

Senior actress Supriya plays Sulakshana Singh, Veer’s mother. Coming from a traditional Rajasthani background, Sulakshana is a stickler for discipline and a progressive woman who also cherishes traditions.

Talking about her character, the actress said: “The day I received a call from the makers, I was excited to work with such amazing talents. I will be seen essaying the character of Sulakshana Singh, who is a strong-headed person and desires everything to be disciplined.

“I’ve played the part of a strong woman before, but Sulakshana is unflinchingly strong with a loving heart,...

Actress Shruti Choudhary wore an exquisite 10 kg lehenga for a wedding sequence for the show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, and revealed that her inspiration for pulling off this look was Deepika Padukone’s character from ‘Padmaavat’.

The show revolves around Bulbul (Shruti Choudhary and Veer (Shagun Pandey), who are as different as chalk and cheese. The viewers recently witnessed Bulbul and Veer’s grand wedding taking place amid the chaos in their lives.

Enlivening the wedding sequence, Shruti looked gorgeous as a bride, as she wore a splendid traditional red lehenga.

Accentuated with brocade material and zardozi work, the regal lehenga resonates with the vibe of a bride who stands by her roots. She completed her look by pairing it with a maang tika, and a statement Kundan necklace.

Paying homage to the Bollywood magnum opus ‘Padmaavat’, Shruti mesmerised the audiences by donning a look reminiscent of Deepika’s iconic character of Rani Padmavati.

Mumbai, Jan 21 (Ians) Actor Shagun Pandey, who essays the role of Veer in the television show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, has shared that he drew inspiration from real-life police officers.

The show follows the marital journey of Veer, an honest Ips Officer and Bulbul (Shruti Choudhary), who lies for noble causes, not knowing that the latter is a minor. The actor, who hails from a military family, revealed that he had the opportunity to meet real-life cops.

He keenly observed their body language, imbibing the nuances that would make his portrayal authentic in the show.

He also shared a personal ritual of answering his phone with a prideful “Jai Hind”, a small but meaningful practice that connects him to the character.

“I’m grateful to my fans for embracing me in the role of Veer Pratap Singh and showering love on this show. I think all the hard work that went...

Actor Shagun Pandey, who will be seen playing the role of an Ips officer in the upcoming show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, has opened up about his character, and said this role is exactly what he was waiting for.

‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’ stars Shagun and Shruti Choudhary as Veer Pratap Singh and Bulbul Rajawat respectively, and traces the love story of a couple whose marriage is based on a lie that threatens to crumble the foundation of their relationship.

Sharing his thoughts on essaying the role of Veer, he said: “I am thrilled to step into the shoes of an honest Ips officer who stands firm against deceit. This role is exactly what I’d been eagerly waiting for, and I am delighted to introduce Veer Pratap Singh to the audience – a man of principles.”

“He is known for his opposition to underage marriages, but under tricky circumstances marries Bulbul without...

Veteran actress Neelu Vaghela, who has been roped in to play a negative role in the upcoming show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, has called it a ‘fun challenge’, and shared it feels great to be embodying a villain at this juncture of her career. ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’ is a fresh tale, starring Shagun Pandey as Veer and Shruti Choudhary as Bulbul, not only explores the complexities of love but also sheds light on the issue of underage marriage.

Neelu will be seen in the role of Bhawani Chundawat, who is a cunning politician and the rival of Veer’s family.

In the show, it will be shown that she was once the best friend of Veer’s mother and the two women become enemies after an event.

She is responsible and helpful but uses her power to the disadvantage of Veer’s family.

Bhawani’s presence, enlivened by Neelu, is poised...

Veteran actress Neelu Vaghela, who has been roped in to play a negative role in the upcoming show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, has called it a ‘fun challenge’, and shared it feels great to be embodying a villain at this juncture of her career. ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’ is a fresh tale, starring Shagun Pandey as Veer and Shruti Choudhary as Bulbul, not only explores the complexities of love but also sheds light on the issue of underage marriage.

Neelu will be seen in the role of Bhawani Chundawat, who is a cunning politician and the rival of Veer’s family.

In the show, it will be shown that she was once the best friend of Veer’s mother and the two women become enemies after an event.

She is responsible and helpful but uses her power to the disadvantage of Veer’s family.

Bhawani’s presence, enlivened by Neelu, is poised...

Renowned Rajasthani folk and playback singer, Mame Khan, along with singer Suvarna Tiwari, have lend their voices to the evocative title track of the upcoming show ‘Mere Balam Thanedaar’, and opened up about the sentiments of the song.

‘Mere Balam Thanedaar’ is a unique love narrative featuring the contrasting lives of an upright Ips officer and an effervescent young woman. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Rajasthan, this enchanting tale revolves around the journey of Bulbul (played by Shruti Choudhary) and Veer (portrayed by Shagun Pandey), two individuals whose personalities diverge like day and night.

As a student, Bulbul holds the belief that a lie for a noble cause is justifiable, while Veer, a respected Ips officer, staunchly considers falsehood a criminal act. She is unaware of the fact that she’s a minor, while he is about to face the consequences of unintentionally acting against his principles.

This heartwarming...

Renowned Rajasthani folk and playback singer, Mame Khan, along with singer Suvarna Tiwari, have lend their voices to the evocative title track of the upcoming show ‘Mere Balam Thanedaar’, and opened up about the sentiments of the song.

‘Mere Balam Thanedaar’ is a unique love narrative featuring the contrasting lives of an upright Ips officer and an effervescent young woman. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Rajasthan, this enchanting tale revolves around the journey of Bulbul (played by Shruti Choudhary) and Veer (portrayed by Shagun Pandey), two individuals whose personalities diverge like day and night.

As a student, Bulbul holds the belief that a lie for a noble cause is justifiable, while Veer, a respected Ips officer, staunchly considers falsehood a criminal act. She is unaware of the fact that she’s a minor, while he is about to face the consequences of unintentionally acting against his principles.

This heartwarming...

Actors Shagun Pandey and Shruti Choudhary will be seen playing the lead in upcoming show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’. Shagun will be seen as Veer and Shruti will play Bulbul in the upcoming show.

Set in the colourful land of Rajasthan, ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’ outlines the journey of Bulbul (portrayed by Shruti Choudhary) and Veer (portrayed by Shagun Pandey), two individuals who are different as chalk and cheese.

While the young Bulbul staunchly believes that a white lie spoken for the sake of others’ well-being remains justifiable, the principled Veer, an esteemed Ips officer, adamantly considers any form of deceit a serious crime.

Little does Bulbul know that her parents have woven a web of deception by hiding her true age from her, while Veer, a vocal advocate against underage marriages, unknowingly marries Bulbul.

As their story unfolds, it will be interesting to see how these two souls will bridge their stark differences and come together,...

Actors Shagun Pandey and Shruti Choudhary will be seen playing the lead in upcoming show ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’. Shagun will be seen as Veer and Shruti will play Bulbul in the upcoming show.

Set in the colourful land of Rajasthan, ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’ outlines the journey of Bulbul (portrayed by Shruti Choudhary) and Veer (portrayed by Shagun Pandey), two individuals who are different as chalk and cheese.

While the young Bulbul staunchly believes that a white lie spoken for the sake of others’ well-being remains justifiable, the principled Veer, an esteemed Ips officer, adamantly considers any form of deceit a serious crime.

Little does Bulbul know that her parents have woven a web of deception by hiding her true age from her, while Veer, a vocal advocate against underage marriages, unknowingly marries Bulbul.

As their story unfolds, it will be interesting to see how these two souls will bridge their stark differences and come together,...

‘Main Hoon Aparajita’ actor Shweta Tiwari recalled her journey as Aparajita on the show, which has completed 200 episodes recently.

She shared her experience of working with her co-actor Manav Gohil and the entire cast of the family drama.

The show revolves around Shweta’s character Aparajita, who is a mother of three daughters, played by Anushka Merchande, Dhwani Gori and Shruti Choudhary and her struggle of being a wife to a husband, played by Manav Gohil, who is in love with another woman, portrayed by Shweta Gulati.

While expressing her gratitude, Shweta said: “In fact, while we all are happy on completing 200 episodes, we also feel there are many chapters yet to be written. Playing the role of Aparajita has been an incredible opportunity for me and I am grateful to have had the chance to work with such a talented and supportive team, who has helped me bring this complex character to life.

TV actress Shweta Tiwari talks about her bond with her on-screen daughters on the sets of ‘Main Hoon Aparajita’. She is playing the role of Aparajita, a mother of three daughters.

The role of three daughters is played by Anushka Merchande, Dhwani Gori and Shruti Choudhary. Talking about her bond with them she said: “The mother-daughter relationship is one of the most beautiful relationships in the world. In the show, I am a mother of three daughters and all of them are adorable.”

“I am more like a friend to them now. They all are very smart and curious kids, they want to learn everything about the industry. Recently during an outdoor shoot, we got the opportunity to go out together for a picnic sequence.”

The actress, who is a mother of two in real life, added that she has all the fun on the sets with her on-screen daughters.