4 minutes agoAuthor: Kiran Jain
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Gwalior, which is known as the city of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, led TV serial ‘Atal’ actors Neha Joshi and Aayudh Bhanushali here on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
Neha is playing the role of Atal ji’s mother Krishna Devi in the show, while Aayudh is seen in the role of young Atal. Both the actors visited the historical places of Gwalior and shared their experiences and told interesting things about their characters.
Standing here, I realized how special Atal ji’s family was: Neha Joshi
Neha Joshi stood at Atal ji’s house and shared her experiences. He said emotionally, ‘Coming here, I felt a different kind of peace and belonging. This is the place where Atal ji spent his childhood with his family. Even though this place has changed now, every corner here tells the story of him and his family.
She further said, ‘When I read about his father Krishna Bihari Vajpayee and mother Krishna Devi, I realize how strong and educated this family was. His mother taught her children to differentiate between right and wrong and always taught them to trust themselves. While playing this character, I realized that no matter how difficult the situation is, a mother’s self-confidence makes her children strong.
Talking about the lessons she learned from her character, Neha said, ‘Atal ji’s mother was an educated woman, which was a big thing for that time. He taught his children values and ideals, and taught them not to give up even in difficult situations. I have learned from this character that it is a big responsibility to play the role of a strong mother.
It is a privilege for me to play the character of Atal ji: Child artist Aayudh Bhanushali
Expressing his happiness, Aayudh Bhanushali said, ‘Coming to Gwalior and seeing Atal ji’s house, I feel as if I have touched a part of him. Our set and this real place are a bit similar, but the feeling here is something different.
While sharing the lessons related to his character, he said, ‘Atal ji’s biggest quality was to treat everyone equally. He never considered even his enemies as enemies. This learning inspires me a lot. I am very lucky that I got the opportunity to play the character of great people like Atal ji. I want to get a chance to play such big characters in future also.
Taste of Gwalior and Atal ji’s favorite sweet.
During their visit to Gwalior, Neha and Aayudh also tasted Atal ji’s favorite sweet Motichoor laddu. Neha told, ‘We came to know that Atal ji used to order laddus from Bahadura Sweets. We also came here and tried these laddus. Really, its taste is very special. Apart from this, the Kachori and Samosa chaat here are also amazing. This city is known for its sweetness and warmth.
Atal ji’s thoughts and our roots
Talking about Atal ji’s thinking and his contribution to today’s generation, Neha said, ‘In today’s time, when everyone is in a race to move ahead, it is very important to connect with one’s roots. Personalities like Atal ji teach us that we should never forget our traditions and culture. Their stories remind us of our Indianness. This tour was not only special for me personally, but it also helped me understand my character better. Atal ji’s life is like a book, from which one can learn something new on every page.
