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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - CID fame Hrishikesh Pandey on finding opportunities in the entertainment industry: The key is to be at the right place at the right time
Sanjivani, Kahani Terrii Merrii, Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii, Vikram Aur Gabraal, Piya Ka Ghar, Sati… Satya Ki Shakti actor Hrishikesh Pandey, who is popularly known for his character as Inspector Sachin in C.I.D. , believes that in the entertainment industry, one needs to be at the right place at the right time. He said, 'Opportunities don't come easily, and when they do, of course people grab them. That's how it has always been—and it will continue to be. Someone's loss might become someone else's gain, but that's part of life in any industry. The key is to be at the right place at the right time.' 'You can meet people and stay in touch, but unless the timing and situation align, things won't work out. So yes, focus on your own path, keep working, and your time will come,' he added. He stressed that there will always be competition in the industry and added, 'I believe if it's healthy, it pushes you to work harder and become better. But for me, the real competition is not with someone else—it's with myself. When you see someone doing really well, it's not about beating them; it's about improving yourself and pushing your own limits.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Arthrose: "Höhle der Löwen" Trend erobert Europa Gesunde Apotheke Undo When it comes to choosing a project, Hrishikesh wants to work with good people—nice and genuine people. He added, 'But more than that, it's the character that matters to me. I don't care if I'm playing a beggar, a hero, or someone young or old. What matters is the strength and importance of the character. If the role has depth and meaning, I'm in. The age factor or the label of the role doesn't matter to me—what I'm portraying is what counts. ' Having spent over two decades in the industry, he wants to see a few changes in the industry. He said, 'Firstly, the media needs to be more responsible. Entertainment should focus on things that are important—work, creativity, contributions to society—not on things that create a wrong impact on the public. There's too much promotion of irrelevant or even vulgar content these days, and that hurts.' 'Secondly, we need to stop recording or promoting private conversations or sensationalized drama. It's inappropriate and disrespectful. Entertainment and media come with responsibility. What we do and say influences people, so we need to act accordingly. There were so many unneeded things recorded, published showtimes without any consent too. I feel all of this should be totally avoided,' Hrishikesh ended. Hrishikesh Pandey says he feel indebted to have got a show like 'CID' in his career
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
CID's Hrishikesh Pandey remembers his father's legacy on Father's Day, says "He taught me to stand for what's right"
Currently winning hearts once again in CID Season 2, actor Hrishikesh Pandey continues to bring strength, depth, and sincerity to every role he plays. But beyond the screen, that same integrity and inner strength are rooted in real life—in the values passed down by his father. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With a career built on discipline, consistency, and dedication, Hrishikesh is as grounded in his personal life as he is successful in his professional one. As Father's Day approaches, he opens up in a heartfelt conversation about the man who shaped him long before the cameras started rolling. 'For me, Father's Day isn't just about one day. All 365 days belong to our parents,' Hrishikesh shares. 'We must constantly show them love, affection, and respect—not just celebrate them once a year and forget about it. It's very, very important.'Raised in an army household, Hrishikesh grew up observing his father's unwavering discipline and integrity. His fondest memories aren't of grand gestures, but of the simple, meaningful moments that shaped his worldview. 'Holding his hand and going shopping, learning small things from him… He never rested during the day—always active, always doing something,' he recalls. 'I think I've inherited that habit from him: always staying busy and working.' His father, a man of immense character, taught through actions—not lectures. And the one lesson that Hrishikesh carries closest to his heart is honesty. 'He was very honest, and I've always followed that path. I've never done wrong to anyone, never hurt people, and always tried to help others,' Hrishikesh says. 'He believed in standing for the truth—not by shouting, but by staying firm and correcting things. Even if you have to stand against your own people, do it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now If something is wrong, it is wrong.' That moral compass—of never wavering from the truth, no matter the pressure—continues to guide Hrishikesh in both his personal and professional life. He sees his father not just as a parent, but as a mentor whose silent lessons shaped his core. 'I honour his legacy every day. I try to live in a way that would make him proud,' Hrishikesh affirms. 'His principles—honesty, discipline, helping others—they're part of who I am.' As he reflects on where life has taken him, there's pride, but also a sense of quiet longing. 'There were things he wanted to do in life but couldn't. I feel that by achieving something of my own, by making a name for myself, I've carried his dreams forward,' he says. 'There's regret too. I had promised to take him to certain places, and that never happened. That pain stays. But I know, wherever he is, he's watching. And he's proud.'
Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Indian Express
21-year-old held for peddling drugs to college students in Noida
Noida Police on Friday arrested a 21-year-old drug peddler riding around the city in Mercedes to supply drugs to college students in Noida, said police. 'We have also seized 500 gm of a foreign drug known as OG, 7 kg local marijuana worth Rs 4 lakh, and his Mercedes car,' said the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Noida, Yamuna Prasad. Prasad said that the man has been identified as Hrishikesh Damodar, a resident of Kerala, who had been staying at JP Cosmos Society in sector 134 of Noida on rent. 'During interrogation he disclosed that he was supplying local marijuana and foreign narcotic OG in Noida's school, college and mall areas,' said the DCP. The DCP said that Hrishikesh used to connect with students through social media and supply drugs according to their demand. 'He used a Mercedes car to portray himself as Elite. He traveled in an expensive car so that no one would suspect him and he supplied drugs in schools, colleges, and mall areas of Noida and Delhi,' said the officials. We had arrested him during a routine check up of the Noida police team from Noida Sector 126 area near Asgarpur T-point. 'When we questioned him, Damodar admitted to carrying drugs in the boot of his car. 'There were multiple parcels of cannabis and OG, cleverly concealed in delivery packets. Hrishikesh dropped out of college in 2024 and was pursuing BBA in the distant mode,' said police.
Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jaya Bachchan was cast in Guddi because Moushumi Chatterjee hurt Hrishikesh Mukherjee's ego: ‘I didn't want to wear a short skirt'
Moushumi Chatterjee was one of the rare female actors of her time who actually started working in Hindi movies as a leading lady after she got married. Moushumi shared in a recent interview that she got married at 15 to composer Hemant Kumar's son Jayanta, and explained that she was never ambitious about her career. She shared that before she got married, she had received an offer from director Hrishikesh Mukherjee to work in Guddi (1971), which later starred Jaya Bachchan (then Bhaduri), but she refused the offer because the character was required to wear short skirts. Hrishikesh was so upset by her refusal that he vowed to destroy her career even before it began, but for Moushumi, he wasn't even on her radar because she wasn't thinking about a career in films. In a chat with Filmfare, she recalled working with Hrishikesh Mukherjee in the 1990s television series Talaash. The series was being produced by Jayant, so Hrishikesh assumed that Moushumi would make an exception and work on a Sunday, even though she was very strict about spending time with her daughters on holidays. Moushumi refused to budge and that's when Hrishikesh revealed to her that he 'ruined' her career even before it began. 'I didn't do Guddi because the heroine was supposed to wear a short skirt. My father said no because firstly, this was a Hindi film, and because we didn't know who Hrihsikesh Mukherjee was. He said I did Talaash only because I wanted to make up for what happened on Guddi. He said I ruined your career,' she recalled. She remembered Hrishikesh's words saying, 'At that time, I was such an egoist. I thought, 'You said no to Hrishikesh Mukherjee, we will se how you come make a career in Mumbai'. He said, 'I did not want you to work on that movie. I don't want this heroine, I want that heroine.' And that's how he cast Jaya in the role that changed the trajectory of her career. ALSO READ | Karan Johar, Ram Kapoor, Kusha Kapila face Ozempic barbs: Why this appetite for hate when it comes to celebs and their bodies? Moushumi said that she started wearing saree at the age of 13 and wasn't comfortable wearing sort clothes. She also recalled an incident where costume designer Mani J Rabadi gave her a backless blouse and a short ghagra for a film. She started crying and said, 'I feel like I am naked.' Her husband had to tell her that her dress was okay and it wasn't anything out of the ordinary for films.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - CID actor Hrishikesh Pandey: It's very important that the kind of role that I do is one that I can stand by
Actor Hrishikesh Pandey is known for his performances in shows like CID , Koi Apna Sa, Porus, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki amongst many others. When it comes to Hrishikesh, it is very important for him to take up roles that he believes in. The actor says that he has no qualms in picking up negative characters, but he needs to get into the skin of his character, before performing. 'For me, it's very important that the kind of role that I do is one that I can stand by. I will not do something which I feel I am not proud of. It is not like I always need to play goody-goody roles. I can look ugly too, but I need to look like the character. I need to justify the role to myself,' he says. Ask him if he ever feels like he needs an alternate life plan, other than acting, and he says, 'A lot of people have left their proper careers like doctors, engineers, and CAs and are doing a great job here. They have pursued their ambitions. But, for me, I have never thought of doing anything else.' Sharing about the roles he wants to take up next, he says, 'I want to do important, intense roles, good roles. I would love to do a comedy also. A full-fledged comedy is something that I haven't done yet. As for success, I definitely feel it's to each to their own. I count my success from where I've come. Every step of mine, even a single step that I've taken and moved forward, is success for me.' He adds, 'I've been there in the industry for so many years, and you know, whatever roles I'm getting, whatever things I'm doing, I'm happy with them. The important thing, for me, is to balance life. That is what success is all about.' 'CID' fame ACP Pradyuman aka Shivaji Satam shares his plight, says he doesn't have work
