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My mother's constant faith in me has built my confidence, values, and sense of identity: Raghav Thakur

My mother's constant faith in me has built my confidence, values, and sense of identity: Raghav Thakur

Time of India11-05-2025
Actor
, best known for his lead role as Krishna Shukla in the
, has also appeared in the show
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Raghav became a household name through Suhaagan. But beyond the spotlight and scripts, he credits his biggest role model—his mother.
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'I share a very beautiful bond with my mom (Ruby Devi). She's a homemaker and lives with our family in Delhi. Just a month ago, she visited me in Mumbai, and we had an amazing time exploring the city. Her presence made my house feel like home—warm, alive, and full of love. I miss her,' Raghav shares.
This Mother's Day, though he's away from her, he has planned something special. 'I've arranged for gifts, her favourite sweets, and home-cooked-style meals to be delivered every hour, so she feels celebrated throughout the day.
In school, she was my academic support. Today, she's my emotional compass—teaching me patience, hard work, and resilience. She's shaped me in my life.'
He believes that the bond between a mother and son plays a pivotal role in a man's emotional development. 'Her constant faith in me has built my confidence, my values, and my sense of identity. Everything good in me carries her imprint. Her love gives me strength, and her presence gives me peace. Happy Mother's Day, Maa—you are my greatest blessing.'
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