Life experiences and the characters actors portray often influence each other in meaningful ways. On International Men’s Day, TV artists reflect on the lessons that shaped them into the men they are today and how their shows, roles, and journeys continue to guide their personal and artistic growth. These include Paras Arora (Jeetu, Gharwali Pedwali), Yogesh Tripathi (Happu Singh, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), and Rohitashv Gour (Manmohan Tiwari, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai). Paras Arora aka Jeetu from the upcoming show Gharwali Pedwali shares, “One of the earliest lessons that shaped me was sincerity. I started working very young, and the industry made me understand that discipline and commitment are the real backbone of success. As I prepare for my character Jeetu, I realise how relatable his qualities are his innocence, honesty, and the way he handles the unusual situations in the story with calmness. I feel that audiences will see a reflection of real-life men who balance responsibility with humour. Preparing for this role has reinforced one more lesson for me: that life becomes easier when you embrace challenges with patience and a positive heart.” Yogesh Tripathi aka Daroga Happu Singh from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan said, “My biggest life lesson has been resilience. Before television happened, I struggled a lot, and those years taught me to never lose faith. Happu Singh has strengthened this learning even more. He deals with chaos at home and confusion at work, yet he somehow keeps going with his unique charm. From him, I learnt that every man has imperfections, and that is completely fine. Another lesson my show taught me is that laughter is powerful. It heals stress, connects families, and brings people closer. These learnings, both on-screen and off-screen, shaped who I am today.”Rohitashv Gour aka Manmohan Tiwari from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai shares, “The biggest lessons in my life came long before television, which was hard work, humility, and understanding people. But I must admit, playing Tiwari Ji has added a different kind of ‘training’ altogether! His overconfidence, his funny one-liners, and his constant attempts to impress his neighbour have taught me how humour can make even the most imperfect characters lovable. From him, I learnt that you do not have to be a hero to win hearts, sometimes, your flaws do the job for you. And the biggest lesson this show gave me is consistency. For so many years, Tiwari Ji’s nok-jhok, his colourful personality continues to entertain people. This journey has shaped me as an actor and reminded me that making people laugh is one of the most meaningful responsibilities.”
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