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Television actor Aditya Redij, who
has entertained masses with his
previous roles in Na Aana Is Des
Laado, Encounter and in many
more shows, is now portraying the
forest range officer (FRO) in Zee
TV's Bandhan produced by Swastik
Pictures.
The show Bandhan is a fascinating
tale about the bonding between a
six-year old girl (played by Phulwa
fame Zubair Rehmani) and an
elephant (Ganesh).
We got in touch with the
handsome man Aditya, who spoke
about his character, his bonding
with the elephant Ganesh and
more.
"My character is called Mahesh
and I play a forest ranger who
takes care and lives in a forest
with his family. He loves jungle
and its animals a lot. He is over-
protective about his forest and
family."
Why did you choose to do this
show? "I loved the concept a lot.
It is a very different character and
never played before on Indian
television. When this role was
narrated to me I could visualize
the depth of the character.
Television is a female dominated
medium and playing such a
beautiful character of Mahesh is
my privilege."
What kind of response are you
getting from viewers? "Kids are
loving the show. I am lucky that it
will be aired on Zee TV as it has a
worldwide reach. And working
with Swastik Pictures. who made
the magnum opus Mahabharat, is
again my privilege."
Personally do you believe in such
bonding between a human and an
elephant? "I love animals and I
had a dog pet nine years ago.
After that I kept busy shooting,
thus could not adopt one. Animals
are loyal and very over protective
than humans. They have
unconditional love and very
innocent like kids. They never
demand and are very faithful."
There has many movies made on
animals so which has been your
favourite? "Well, it should be my
childhood favourite film Haathi
Mere Saathi. I have watched that
film hundred times."
What was your wife Natasha's first
reaction when she got to know
about the role? "First thing she
asked me was why I wanted to
play a father's role? But after
knowing the depth of the
character she was quite satisfied.
She always gives her own inputs
and has strong believes in my
instincts."
Lastly, when can we see you both
back on TV screens? "That
question should be asked to the
producers. I would love to work
with her again and this time we
want to play a romantic couple."
Even we would like to see you
both together again but till then
keep spreading awareness to save
animals.
has entertained masses with his
previous roles in Na Aana Is Des
Laado, Encounter and in many
more shows, is now portraying the
forest range officer (FRO) in Zee
TV's Bandhan produced by Swastik
Pictures.
The show Bandhan is a fascinating
tale about the bonding between a
six-year old girl (played by Phulwa
fame Zubair Rehmani) and an
elephant (Ganesh).
We got in touch with the
handsome man Aditya, who spoke
about his character, his bonding
with the elephant Ganesh and
more.
"My character is called Mahesh
and I play a forest ranger who
takes care and lives in a forest
with his family. He loves jungle
and its animals a lot. He is over-
protective about his forest and
family."
Why did you choose to do this
show? "I loved the concept a lot.
It is a very different character and
never played before on Indian
television. When this role was
narrated to me I could visualize
the depth of the character.
Television is a female dominated
medium and playing such a
beautiful character of Mahesh is
my privilege."
What kind of response are you
getting from viewers? "Kids are
loving the show. I am lucky that it
will be aired on Zee TV as it has a
worldwide reach. And working
with Swastik Pictures. who made
the magnum opus Mahabharat, is
again my privilege."
Personally do you believe in such
bonding between a human and an
elephant? "I love animals and I
had a dog pet nine years ago.
After that I kept busy shooting,
thus could not adopt one. Animals
are loyal and very over protective
than humans. They have
unconditional love and very
innocent like kids. They never
demand and are very faithful."
There has many movies made on
animals so which has been your
favourite? "Well, it should be my
childhood favourite film Haathi
Mere Saathi. I have watched that
film hundred times."
What was your wife Natasha's first
reaction when she got to know
about the role? "First thing she
asked me was why I wanted to
play a father's role? But after
knowing the depth of the
character she was quite satisfied.
She always gives her own inputs
and has strong believes in my
instincts."
Lastly, when can we see you both
back on TV screens? "That
question should be asked to the
producers. I would love to work
with her again and this time we
want to play a romantic couple."
Even we would like to see you
both together again but till then
keep spreading awareness to save
animals.
Advocate Anjali Awasthi
Health and Fitness
