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Dussehra 2020: TV celebs share their good over evil moments in life

On the occasion of Dussehra, we spoke to a few actors who shared their beliefs and some interesting experiences that highlight what this festival truly stands for...

Shubhangi Atre
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai! actress Shubhangi Atre shares, “I was shooting for a show during which I injured myself.

And right after that incident, the show wrapped up. People around me started blaming me for the show ending and said that I was faking my accident. But I didn’t react and I believe that if a person is honest and his heart is at the right place then nothing bad will happen. After being on bed rest for six months, I resumed working as I got new projects and people understood that I wasn’t lying about my disease.”

Nehha Pendse
Actress Nehha Pendse, who was seen in Bigg Boss 12, shares, “The time when I started my career, I was a short-tempered person. I believed in doing things the right way and giving my hundred per cent, but people are not like that and everyone works differently. People test our patience, but I realised that if I am accepting and patient then things will fall into place. I used to lose my temper a lot, and every action has an equal reaction, too. So, I gradually brought changes in myself to help myself and others.”

Hrishikesh Pandey
CID actor Hrishikesh Pandey says, “A close friend of mine borrowed a huge amount of money from me, and didn’t return it later. I am someone who was with him through thick and thin, but still he betrayed me. A lot of thoughts came to my mind like filing a police complaint and taking revenge in some way, but I thought life will teach him a lesson. After some time, he went through a hard phase in life. He then apologised to me and that was enough for me as he learnt a lesson. My good thoughts always overpower my evil thoughts.”

Srishti Jain
Hamariwali Good News actress Srishti Jain recalls, “When I used to shuffle between auditioning for shows and my lectures in college, I was constantly looked down upon by my peers. They would talk behind my back and say that I wasn’t going to make it and that I was just wasting my time. It did upset me, but I chose to keep faith, and today, here I am, entertaining India on the television and mobile screens. And, I’m grateful as ever to them for fuelling my flight!”

Balvinder Singh Suri
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Balvinder Singh Suri reveals, “Few months ago, during the lockdown, I had an evil experience. I almost felt like there was another me, who was gradually going into depression with no work and no income, but had a lot of responsibilities to fulfil. I was struggling terribly to make ends meet. But thankfully, the one good thing that helped me through this phase is the virtue of humility and patience. I learnt that survival is more important than saving. This phase taught me how to live with minimum resources. Towards the end, I was offered the role of Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which changed my life. If I would’ve given up, the evil of depression and negativity would have sunk me and I don’t know if I would've been able to return from there. ‘Balluism’ is what I call this belief of mine.”

Ashi Singh
Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga actress Ashi Singh tells us, “When I replaced an actress in the show Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga, hate campaigns on social media started because people didn’t like me and they wanted the old actress back. It was tough to not let the new-age online evil in the form of trolls affect me. But the goodness of my team members and my fans helped me get out of it, and now things are in better shape.”

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