Rajeev Khandelwal reveals how his parents once were against his acting dream
Mumbai, June 23
Actor Rajeev Khandelwal has made a surprising revelation about the initial struggle of convincing his parents to let him pursue his dream of having an acting career.
The upcoming episode of the reality show, Tum Ho Naa - Ghar Ki Superstar will witness an emotional and inspiring conversation as host Rajeev Khandelwal reflected on his own journey while speaking to contestant Priya and her family.
Sharing his story, Rajeev said, "Jab mujhe actor banna tha toh mere maa-baap ka support nahi tha. Lekin jab Papa ne dekha ki yeh bahut serious hai apne kaam ko lekar aur yeh ab peeche aane wala nahi hai, toh unhe yeh baat lagti hai ki kyun 3-4 saal maine waste kiye."
(When I wanted to become an actor, I didn't have my parents' support. But when my father realized how serious I was about my work and that I wasn't going to turn back, he felt that those 3-4 years had been wasted)
During the episode, contestant Priya had shared her inspiring story of becoming a Bollywood background dancer despite facing resistance from her father in the early years. She revealed that her father was initially not supportive of her dream of pursuing dance as a career.
Adding to the conversation, Priya's mother proudly revealed that her daughter had even worked alongside Madhuri Dixit in the popular song Ghagra, Kareena Kapoor in the song Fevicol Se and Deepika Padukone in the song Deewani Mastani.
Rajeev then asked Priya's father whether he felt the same way today. Reflecting on his journey as a parent, Priya's father admitted that mistakes happen and acknowledged that he now fully supports his daughter and is proud of what she has achieved.
Talking about Rajeev Khandelwal, the actor was extremely loved for the character portrayal of Sujal from the iconic TV show Kahin Toh Hoga.
He later transitioned from TV to Bollywood and went on to become a part of many hit and content driven movies.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Priya's journey is so inspiring! From facing resistance to dancing with Madhuri Dixit ji and Deepika Padukone. That's the kind of success story that gives hope to all the girls who want to pursue their passion. ❤️
Interesting to see how universal the struggle is. In America, parents often push for stable careers too. But it's heartwarming to see both Rajeev and Priya's parents eventually supporting their dreams. Respect for that honesty.
The part where Rajeev's father said "3-4 saal waste" hit hard. That's exactly what my uncle told me when I left my banking job to start a small business. But now he sees the dedication and is proud. Parents just want security for us, but they learn to trust our journey. 🙏
Rajeev Khandelwal was such a heartthrob as Sujal in Kahin Toh Hoga! Didn't know he faced this kind of struggle. Good to see these reality shows sharing real stories instead of just drama.
Honestly, I wish more parents would watch shows like this. It's not about wasting time - it's about finding your path. Priya's story with Madhuri Dixit is proof that passion pays off. But let's also be real, not everyone gets that lucky break. Good for her though! 😊
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