Naveen Kasturia was more nervous about playing a father than counsellor in his new OTT show
Mumbai, July 20
Actor Naveen Kasturia, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming show 'Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya', has shared that he was more nervous about playing the father's part than playing the counsellor in the show.
In the show, the actor essays the role of Mukul, a school counsellor navigating both the emotional complexities of his profession and the fragile relationship he shares with his young daughter.
Talking about his part in the show, the actor shared, "Actually, if you ask me, I was more nervous about playing the father's part than playing the counsellor. I'm not a father in real life yet, so stepping into that emotional space was completely new for me. Understanding the dynamics between a father and daughter, the love, the awkwardness, and the struggle to communicate, was both challenging and exciting as an actor".
The show is a lighthearted drama that explores universal themes of hope, resilience, and community. The show also stars Kay Kay Menon, Archana Puran Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Deven Bhojani, Ajitesh Gupta, Annapurna Soni, and Prachee Shah in lead roles.
He further mentioned, "I was also nervous about acting with children because they're so instinctive and honest. The little girl who plays my daughter is a phenomenal actor. Mukul loves his daughter deeply and wants to be her friend, but they're still unable to talk to each other the way they want to. I think that's something many families can relate to. The biggest challenge was portraying everything that remains unspoken between them. Those quiet moments carry so much emotion, and getting them right was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had as an actor".
Directed by Himank Gaur and created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under the banner of Posham Pa Pictures, the seven-episode comedy-drama is written by Biswapati Sarkar, Akshay Asthana, Nupur Pai, Tatsat Pandey, and Meghna Srivastava.
The show is set to premiere on Prime Video in Hindi with English on July 24, 2026.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I appreciate how honest Naveen is about his nervousness. Acting with children is indeed tough - they bring such raw energy to the set. The premise sounds warm and relatable. But I wonder if the show might lean too much into melodrama, which is common in Indian content. I hope it stays lighthearted as promised. Still, with Kay Kay Menon and Archana Puran Singh in the cast, it has serious potential!
😄 It's refreshing to see an actor admit they're more nervous about emotional scenes than technical ones! The father-daughter dynamic is such a core part of Indian family life - I'm glad someone is exploring those unspoken moments. The line about "portraying everything that remains unspoken" really hit home. My father and I have those quiet moments too. Will definitely stream this!
Seems like another feel-good family drama. The premise is nice but I hope it doesn't become too predictable. I'd like to see some real conflict and growth, not just surface-level emotions. Naveen is talented though, and the production team (Sameer Saxena from TVF? That's promising) gives me hope. Let's see if July 24 brings something fresh or just another cliché.
As a school counsellor myself, I'm very excited about this! We rarely see our profession portrayed accurately in Indian media. The school-based setting and the father-daughter angle sound really authentic. The fact that Naveen was nervous about the dad role shows he cares deeply about the character. Also, Kay Kay Menon and Archana Puran Singh together? That's a masterclass waiting to happen! 🙌
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