Sagar Parekh shares a part of his Bihari culture with 'Jagriti' co-stars Aarya Babbar and Vijayendra Kumeria

IANS June 18, 2025 357 views

Sagar Parekh treated 'Jagriti' co-stars Aarya Babbar and Vijayendra Kumeria to homemade litti chokha, offering a taste of his Bihari heritage. The gesture was warmly received, as both actors had been eager to try the dish. Sagar expressed joy in sharing his culture and seeing his co-stars' delighted reactions. He also highlighted his off-screen camaraderie with Aarya Babbar, contrasting their on-screen tension.

"Their reaction was absolutely priceless. They loved it wholeheartedly." - Sagar Parekh
Sagar Parekh shares a part of his Bihari culture with 'Jagriti' co-stars Aarya Babbar and Vijayendra Kumeria
Mumbai, June 18: TV actor Sagar Parekh recently added a flavorful touch of home to the sets of “Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah” by treating his co-stars Aarya Babbar and Vijayendra Kumeria to a traditional Bihari delicacy—litti chokha.

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Sagar Parekh shares litti chokha on 'Jagriti' set

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Aarya Babbar and Vijayendra Kumeria savor Bihari flavors

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Sagar reflects on cultural pride and co-star bond

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'Jagriti' airs daily on Zee TV

The heartfelt gesture not only delighted his co-actors but also offered a warm glimpse into Sagar's cultural roots. Speaking about treating his co-actors and the crew to homemade Litti Chokha, Sagar said that sharing a part of his culture with his co-stars and watching everyone savour the meal turned an ordinary shooting day into a truly heartwarming and memorable experience.

"I had often spoken about Litti Chokha on set, and both Aarya sir and Vijayendra were eager to try it. They kept saying it was on their must-try list for a while now, so I felt this was the perfect opportunity to bring some homemade Litti Chokha--a special delicacy from my hometown--for everyone to enjoy, especially made by mom. Their reaction was absolutely priceless. They loved it wholeheartedly and couldn't stop praising the flavours!"

The 'Anupamaa' actor added, "Seeing their excitement and appreciation made me feel incredibly proud and fulfilled. Sharing a part of my culture with my co-stars and watching everyone savour the meal turned an ordinary shooting day into a truly heartwarming and memorable experience."

Earlier, Sagar Parekh had opened up about his off-screen bond with Aarya Babbar, revealing that their dynamic behind the scenes was completely different from the tense father-son relationship they portrayed on the show. Describing Aarya's energy as "unmatched," Sagar shared how the two would often joke around, indulge in spontaneous fun, and fill the set with infectious laughter--turning even the most intense shoot days into moments of light-hearted camaraderie.

"On screen, Aarya Sir and I might be constantly at odds as father and son, but behind the scenes, it's a completely different story. Working with him is an absolute pleasure--his energy is unmatched, and there's never a dull moment when he's around. From random jokes to spontaneous dance moves, he brings this spark to the set that's so infectious."

"Jagriti - Ek Nayi Subah" premiered on 28th January and airs daily on Zee TV.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is what makes Indian TV special - the cultural exchange behind the scenes! Litti chokha is such an underrated dish from Bihar. More power to Sagar for keeping his roots alive in Mumbai. 🎭
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Priya M.
As someone from Bihar, this makes me so proud! Litti chokha is our comfort food. Glad to see our cuisine getting love in the entertainment industry. Sagar seems like such a grounded person - hope he gets more recognition!
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Amit S.
While the gesture is nice, I wish TV shows would also showcase more regional diversity on-screen rather than just behind the scenes. Most serials still follow the same North Indian family tropes.
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Neha T.
Food truly connects people! This reminds me of how we used to share homemade snacks in college from different states. Indian culture is so rich and diverse - we need more stories like this in media. 😊
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Sanjay V.
Never tried litti chokha but after reading this, I'm definitely ordering some this weekend! It's great when celebrities use their platform to highlight regional cuisines. More actors should do this!
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Kavita R.
The off-screen chemistry between co-stars is what makes shows special. You can tell when actors genuinely get along - it reflects in their performances. Also, now I'm craving litti chokha at 11pm! 😅

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