One of life’s most beautiful bonds exists between grandparents and grandchildren. While grandparents’ life experiences, stories, and wisdom contain valuable lessons that contribute to our personal growth, they also share an extraordinary bond of friendship which leads to unforgettable moments. On this International Grandparents Day, &TV artists share amusing anecdotes in which their grandparents became partners in crime. These include Mohit Dagga (Ashok, Doosri Maa), Sanjay Choudhary (Kamlesh, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), and Vidisha Srivastava (Anita Bhabi, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai). Mohit Dagga, aka Ashok from Doosri Maa, shares, “My grandfather would pick me up from school, and I cherished those rides in his truck. With him around me, I used to be carefree and always happy. I remember those days as if they were yesterday. My grandpa would playfully tickle me, making me laugh heartily; he was my perfect partner in crime. It became a tradition to arrive at my home, kick off my shoes (which my grandpa would humorously remark about), and then we would enjoy sweets and pani puri, his favourite snack. My grandpa was a movie enthusiast; we used to spend nights watching great films. My Dadi would often scold him for allowing me to stay up late, but I secretly enjoyed it, and that’s how my fondness for acting blossomed. These cherished memories with my grandparents are my absolute favourite, and I will treasure them forever. I want to give a heartfelt shout-out to all grandparents for their role in shaping us into the people we have become”.
Sanjay Choudhary, Kamlesh from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, shares, “My grandparents were my dearest friends, and I absolutely adored them. They embodied comfort, love, care, happiness, and a sense of belonging to me. Despite been a grown up now, I still strongly resonate with my grandparents and the values they upheld. I spent most of my time at home with my Dadu (grandfather) and Dadi (grandmother). They pampered me with my favourite things and kept all my secrets confidential. Dadu was my ultimate partner in crime. I fondly remember how we would buy ice cream whenever he came to pick me up from school, and we wouldn’t share this secret with anyone. I miss those days dearly; my heart is brimming with nostalgia as I reminisce about all the wonderful times I shared with them.” Vidisha Srivastava, Anita Bhabi from Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, shares, “Throughout my childhood, I experienced life in a joint family. My mother was a working woman, but she never had to worry if me, my sister, or brother had our meals or if we have completed our homework on time. My grandparents took excellent care of us and were always there to ensure that we did our daily chores on time. During my school days, Mathematics was a nightmare for me. I vividly recall a day when I received a challenging math homework assignment that left me feeling very stressed. My Dada Ji noticed my distress and sat beside me to help me solve the problems. From that day on, I got into a habit of seeking his assistance with math problems, which was a great relief. However, one day, my grandmother caught me and insisted that I complete all the math problems myself without his help. Honestly, Dadi’s decision boosted my confidence in the subject, and I started getting good grades in my math exams. I love and miss them immensely.”
Watch your favourite artists in Doosri Maa at 8:00 pm, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 pm, and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai at 10:30 pm, airing every Monday to Friday only on &TV!
