Article--Lollipop for Kids

R ajesh Kumar aka Rashesh of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai is making an entry in Chalti Da Naam Gaddi as an elf-like character called Lollipop. Chalti Da Naam Gaddi, a weekend soap about a Punjabi family, wasn't getting eyeballs, so producer J D Majethia change d tracks. Instead of a linear story, the serial now has short sketches. In Friday's episode, Kumar will emerge from a chocolate box and coax children to eat their favourite mithais. "After a long wait I am playing a character like Rashesh whom the kids will adore," he beams. The actor is working on his dialogue delivery, trying to veer away from Rashesh's affected speech. He is also working in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and Grih Daah. However, it's as Lollipop that he hopes to lure the little ones.