Niki Walia on Raghav Juyal: He's like Mowgli
Mumbai, July 17
Actress Niki Walia, who is all set to be seen in the upcoming Bollywood film Bhai Tera Star Hai starring Raghav Juyal, has shared that the actor is like "Mowgli".
Speaking about the project, Niki looked back at her time on the sets and shared why working with Raghav turned out to be one of the most enjoyable parts of the experience.
"Oh my God, Raghav Juyal is an absolute jaan. I have loved him since the days of Dance India Dance, then as an anchor, and now as an actor. What I love about Raghav is that he's forever evolving. Just watching him perform on set was a delight," she shared.
Niki recalled meeting Raghav after watching his performance in Ba***ds Of Bollywood.
"When I met him after watching Ba***ds Of Bollywood, I just hugged him and congratulated him. I honestly told him that, for me, he was the best actor in the entire series. Then I found myself working with him and sharing screen space with him. It was an amazing feeling," she added.
The actress shared that despite meeting professionally for the first time, they connected instantly because of their mutual bond with choreographer Geeta Kapur.
"It almost felt like I had known him forever because he has such an approachable vibe. We share a very dear common friend, Geeta Ma. He looks up to her, and he knows how close I am to her. We started talking about Geeta Ma right away, and that made everything so easy. Our rapport on the sets developed naturally," Niki said.
Their friendship, she revealed, continued even after the cameras stopped rolling.
"Off the sets, it was complete dhamaal. We had dinners together and would sit and chat even after pack-up. He is such a generous and large-hearted person. I always say he's like Mowgli. He's so authentic and raw at heart. In today's world, it is rare to meet someone who is so genuine, and that is what makes him truly special," she concluded.
The upcoming entertainer also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Barkha Singh, Niharika NM, Vikalp Mehta, Vivan Bhatena, Niki Aneja Walia, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Tina Desai, Vineeth Beep Kumar, Naser Al Azzeh and Dev B. Agrawal.
The film is directed by Vivek B. Agrawal.
Presented by Eastwood Pictures, Bhai Tera Star Hai is an Eastwood Pictures & Indian Stories 2 production. Directed by Vivek B. Agrawal, the film is written by Sudipto Sarkar and Vivek B. Agrawal, and produced by Avantika Hari, Sunil Rupani and Vivek B. Agrawal.
It is set to release on July 30.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I find this a bit too much hero worship for a guy who's still early in his acting career. Niki calling him the "best actor" in the series seems stretched. But I do appreciate how supportive the industry is of each other. Hope the film itself is good.
It's refreshing to hear about genuine bonds backstage. The way Niki describes their friendship through Geeta Kapur is really sweet. Authenticity is rare in Bollywood, so if Raghav is truly like Mowgli, that's a huge compliment. Excited for the release!
Raghav Juyal is one of those rare stars who has natural comic timing and never takes himself too seriously. I have been following him since DID days and he has grown a lot. Niki's praise is well-deserved. Can't wait for July 30! 🎬
This feels like typical Bollywood promotion—sweet words, but let's see the film first. However, I do respect Niki for praising Raghav so warmly; it's nice to see genuine camaraderie. I hope the movie doesn't rely only on his charm but has solid content too.
The Mowgli comparison is so beautiful! Raghav really has that childlike innocence and authenticity. Niki is an underrated actress and it's lovely to see her share screen space with him. Geeta Ma connecting them is just a bonus. Love this positive energy! ❤️
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