When Vidya Balan revealed how her mother reacted to her doing 'Hum Paanch'
Mumbai, July 4
Actress Vidya Balan once revealed during her appearance on the "The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai" how her mother reacted to her being part of the popular show 'Hum Paanch'.
The 'Kahaani' actress revealed that while her mother was not too enthusiastic about her acting career, he was extremely fond of 'Hum Paanch' as she used to feel that it was a family show.
Speaking to the host, Anupam Kher, Vidya shared, "I got a call from Ektaa (Kapoor) asking if I would like to work in 'Hum Paanch', and 'Hum Paanch' was very popular at that time. It was already on air for the past one year."
Revealing her mother's reaction in her own words, she went on to add, "My mother used to tell my father to make me understand. She would say, "This South Indian girl, you know. If my father were alive, he would never let her be an actor." But she used to like 'Hum Paanch a lot, and she used to feel that it's a family serial, a family show, and because of this, she was very happy that I got a chance to work in 'Hum Paanch'."
Vidya added that she was a part of 'Hum Paanch' for a year and a half, but then she had to quit as she was facing attendance problems in college.
"But the spirit of acting had taken over," she concluded.
"Hum Paanch" aired from 1995 to 1999 and later came back for a second season in 2005 and 2006.
The core cast of the show starred Ashok Saraf, Vidya Balan, Rakhee Tandon, Bhairavi Raichura, and Vandana Pathak, along with others.
The show revolved around Anand Mathur, who always finds himself in trouble because of his five daughters - Meenakshi, Radhika, Sweety, Kajal, and Chhoti.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting to see how much family approval mattered even back then. Vidya's mother being okay with 'Hum Paanch' because it was a "family show" shows how cautious Indian parents are about the film industry. But look at Vidya now—she's an icon! Good for her that acting spirit took over. 🙌
I remember watching 'Hum Paanch' reruns as a kid—it was hilarious! Vidya Balan's journey from that show to becoming the powerhouse actress she is today is inspiring. Though I wish the article had more details about her mother's actual words, it's still a sweet anecdote. Also, respect to Ekta Kapoor for spotting talent early!
Nostalgia overload! 'Hum Paanch' was the OG family comedy. But honestly, I think the article could've focused more on how Vidya's mother's support (even if hesitant) helped her pursue acting. It's a common story in India—parents worry about the industry but eventually come around when they see their child's passion. 💯
Vidya Balan is such a talented actress, and this story just adds to her charm. Her mother's reaction is so typical—being protective but also proud. I love how Vidya balanced college and acting for a year and a half before finally giving in to her passion. Respect to her for sticking with it!
'Hum Paanch' was a trendsetter! And Vidya's part in it was just
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