Friday, June 12, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Aruna Irani Feels No Pressure Replacing Surekha In Show

IANS, 09 Jan, 2019 02:24 AM

    Veteran actress Aruna Irani says that 'Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji' is yet to go on air so, she feels no pressure replacing 'Badhaai Ho' actress Surekha Sikri in the show.


    "There was no pressure (replacing Surekha). Had it been on air already, then I would have probably thought whether to take it up or not," Aruna told IANS here.


    "Since the show hadn't gone on air and she (Surekha) wasn't keeping well...she wanted to rest for six months...so, I took it up."


    'Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji' will premiere on January 15 on StarPlus.


    "It is a nice role, good company and good show. It has a very positive title. I love it," said Aruna.


    She calls her character -- a grandmother --- little "khadus".


    "She thinks that 'Oh! I am the elder member of the family so, when you enter the house, you should greet me first'.


    "That makes her happy, but if you don't do that, then dadi doesn't like it. She is not a bad character or a vamp," said the actress, who has also featured in hundreds of movies in multiple languages.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Sanjay Dutt Turns 59: Maanayata Has An Emotional Wish For Her 'Love'

    Sanjay Dutt Turns 59: Maanayata Has An Emotional Wish For Her 'Love'
    As Sanjay Dutt turned 59 on Sunday, his wife Maanayata Dutt showered praise on him for being a "darling husband" and a "comforting father".

    Sanjay Dutt Turns 59: Maanayata Has An Emotional Wish For Her 'Love'

    I Don’T Belong To Category Of Superstars: Mika Singh

    I Don’T Belong To Category Of Superstars: Mika Singh
    Singer Mika Singh has been in showbiz for more than 20 years and has given many hit songs like "Subha hone na de" and "Aaj ki party", but doesn't consider himself to be a superstar.

    I Don’T Belong To Category Of Superstars: Mika Singh

    Took Me A While To Find My Feet In Bollywood: Diana Penty

    I Didn't Know Too Many People And Didn'T Have Anyone To Really Guide Me. It Took Me A While To Figure Out How To Proceed

    Took Me A While To Find My Feet In Bollywood: Diana Penty

    Akshay Kumar Wants To Make A Biopic On Athlete Hima Das, Can’t Stop Praising The Young Achiever

    Akshay Kumar Wants To Make A Biopic On Athlete Hima Das, Can’t Stop Praising The Young Achiever
    Actor-producer Akshay Kumar, who is busy promoting his forthcoming sports-drama film "Gold", says he would like to make biopic on life of Indian sprinter Hima Das who became the first Indian athlete to win a gold in a track event at just 18 year of age.

    Akshay Kumar Wants To Make A Biopic On Athlete Hima Das, Can’t Stop Praising The Young Achiever

    As A Sikh Girl I Was Taught How To Pray While Visiting Gurdwara: Taapsee Pannu

    As A Sikh Girl I Was Taught How To Pray While Visiting Gurdwara: Taapsee Pannu
    Actress Taapsee Pannu says she prefers to address social issues and express her opinion through the medium of cinema rather than using other platforms.

    As A Sikh Girl I Was Taught How To Pray While Visiting Gurdwara: Taapsee Pannu

    I Now Have Confidence To Push Myself As An Artist: Kiara Post 'Lust Stories'

    I Now Have Confidence To Push Myself As An Artist: Kiara Post 'Lust Stories'
    Actress Kiara Advani says that working with filmmaker Karan Johar on "Lust Stories" gave her the confidence to push herself as an actress and try challenging roles.

    I Now Have Confidence To Push Myself As An Artist: Kiara Post 'Lust Stories'