YPNTKH articles - cast, show

Sony TV's Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai is a fresh, urban day love story that talk about two individuals who used to love each other but were separated due to some conflict. Audiences have appreciated the show, its scale, the richness and grandeur of the sets in Delhi. The creative team is taking care of each and every nuance in the scenes to make it look real and glamourous.

In the ongoing track, Anushka Reddy (Palak Jain) is seen playing a game of badminton with her 'Anna' Shrikant Reddy (Vishal Malhotra). This created a lot of drama post the shot. Though the cast had to do a lot of practice before the scenes were shot, it was only after the shoot that the entire cast and crew members got into a serious game of badminton which soon turned into a full-fledged competition.

Everyone including the actors and the crew formed teams and played a good and competitive game. When asked Palak, she said, "We were busy getting the badminton scene right and once it was done, it was amazing to see the cast and crew get together to play a healthy match of badminton. It was definitely refreshing and also helped us get to know each other better. I am glad to be a part of the show. We now plan to play badminton daily to keep us fresh."

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Yeh Pyar Nahi Toh Kya Hai, an upcoming show on Sony Entertainment channel brings to its viewers a love story blended with the traits of two drastically opposite people Siddharth and Anushka Reddy. Debutants Namit Khanna and Palak Jain are essaying these lead characters. Ask them about the initial butterflies flying in their stomachs before facing the camera and their experience working on this show, they are quick to answer that they are yet amateurs.

Namit: Yes, it's a bit hectic and I think that's how it's going to remain long hours and lack of sleep. Facing the camera is one department that I've worked really hard towards. I'm enjoying the whole process. Of course, there's always scope to get better and improve every day but the initial fear of facing the camera has vanished. I have overcome that fear now.

Palak: Now, I am pretty much comfortable. Of course, doing the scenes and getting into that zone is taking time but compared to the first day, I'm getting really comfortable. It's also because I am working with a lot of experienced actors and they just make me feel very comfortable.

Well, stepping into the television industry even without a faint recommendation is too real to be a true story. However, Namit and Palak's tale of sheer dedication, sacrifice, hard-work and most importantly, patience. It will force you to think otherwise, other than the standard notion of passing the audition for a show in a quick go. Ask them if the journey up till now has sailed smoothly of was a bumpy ride? To which, their answer was...

Namit: I had done a pilot shoot for a show on Star Plus in October and was waiting for their response. It was just two weeks to go about for that and I got a call from Sony for this show Yeh Pyar Nahi Toh Kya Hai and they asked me to come down for a meeting. I already informed them that I have done a pilot shoot for xyz show. So, the director said, "Just come down and we'll have a chat." I went ahead and he told me about the character. Later, I went and auditioned for it. Minutes after my audition they made me meet Dilip sir, Vishal sir and I spent a lot of time on the first day of my audition there. So, I kind of figured that they are interested and within the next two days I got finalised. Talking of facing roadblocks to reach up till here, he shared, "I wouldn't say there were roadblocks because everybody has a different journey. It's just that you continue on that path you are walking on with that self-belief that this is the only way it has to happen and there is no other way. Yeah, at some time you start having doubts about your decision and choices but everybody goes through it.  I continued working on myself and that's what has got me here."

Palak: The journey wasn't smooth for sure because I did not know anyone from the industry and there is nobody in my family or relative who is associated with this industry and could have helped me out. Mumbai was difficult because figuring everything on your own is difficult. But there's one thing that it necessarily makes you strong as a person because it needs a lot of patience. You keep giving auditions; you keep getting rejected without even knowing that you have been rejected. It's not necessarily your acting or whatever but you don't fit in for some reason and there's nobody to tell you that why you're not fitting in. Talking about the audition part, the production team saw my picture and found Anushka's character in me. And then they called me for an audition. There were one or two rounds of audition and the shortlisting that happened. I think when something is meant to happen, it just happens in some or the other way. For years I was just waiting for the opportunity and nothing happened. This show came and it just materialised.

The show revolves around these two main protagonists and the misunderstandings between them form the plot of the story. A newcomer has many thoughts wandering in his/her mind before entering a new class or a new job on his/her first day. There is a pile of 'what if' thoughts slipping from their minds. One such question, "What if I am not accepted by my colleagues?" So, talking about their equation with them, Palak and Namit narrated a feel-good equation about working with the co-actors.

Namit: Yes, being comfortable with the people you're working with is very important. Once, you reach there it becomes easier and I have reached that zone. Getting comfortable with co-actors is easy. It takes time to gel up with the technical crew because you don't know anybody and you don't really get the time to sit and chat with them because you are so occupied working. Now that it's been close to 40-45 days of shooting, so, now you know everybody by name and their role in the team. Of course, there are issues that happen in the production team but these goof-ups keep happening everywhere.

Palak: Yes, I am very comfortable. Not a single day did I feel that I am a newcomer. Doing the scenes with such experienced co-actors like Alka ma'am and Maneesh sir is actually a blessing. It's great working with people who are so experienced. They just enhance your skills.

A layman or an alien to the world of glamour have too many pre-conceived notions about the function of this industry. But the closer you come, reality hits you harder to see the cast and crew work non-stop on endless shift hours to complete their episode. Exactly was the case with these debutants, it seemed like beds of roses until they themselves endured the pain of pricking thorns.

Namit: Yes, we do have some pre-conceived notions. For all these years I was not convinced that I have to do TV because I always felt that I wanted to do films then why should I switch to television when I myself don't watch TV? But now, after being around for a while and working hard, I realised that there's always going to be a gamble, especially for an outsider like me. Even if I get a film, the result will be based on its Box Office collections, for which, I'll work for relatively three to four months, without any assurance of working every day, the kind of role and other factors as opposed to a TV show. In my case, it's a one year show, where 10-12 months I'll be working consistently, where you are getting an opportunity to better yourself. The most important thing for an actor is to prove and I'm getting an opportunity to do that. Also, the reach of TV is huge and this is something that I realised with time. There are TV actors who are way more popular than film actors, of course, barring the A Grade stars. If I feel that there is no good work in Television, at least I can perform better then because as an actor we have social responsibilities catering to people of all age groups.

Palak: Honestly, there's still a lot for me to explore but my friends or family when they talk about the TV industry, they think that it's the easiest thing to do. If you're not doing anything, you can just get into modelling and act but trust me, it's exactly the opposite. If you cannot do anything, you definitely cannot do acting. It needs lot of dedication and lot of commitment, probably, a lot of personal sacrifices to be made. If you are committed to something, you just need to keep your personal life secondary. And, you really need to be strong and patient. This (TV industry) is not something how it looks, it's not a cakewalk, people think they are leading a glamorous life. But nothing comes easy, there's always a price to pay.

With a few days left for the show to go on air on 19 March on Sony channel at 8 pm, both, Namit and Palak have their heartbeats racing ahead of time. They are anxious, excited and nervous at the same time to see the audiences' reaction. Also, they feel blessed and are thankful to their parents and almighty for pondering this opportunity on them to reach people's homes with this show.

Actress Palak Jain, who essays the role of Anushka Reddy in Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai, says the show gave her an opportunity to take Bharatnatyam lessons. Belonging to a rich family, Anushka has an ideology of simple living and high thinking. She also has a flair for art and culture and is inclined towards learning a dance form.

"I always wanted to learn Bharatnatyam but due to studies and other assignments, I couldn't find the time to do it. Thanks to 'Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai', my character is a dance enthusiast. Hence, I had to learn a few steps of the dance form from a professional tutor," Palak said in a statement.

"It was a liberating feeling, a long-cherished dream that has finally come true. I am hopeful of learning Bharatnatyam professionally too," she added.

Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai is aired on Sony Entertainment Television.

https://www.mid-day.com/articles/palak-jain-learns-bharatnatyam-for-yeh-pyaar-nahi-toh-kya-hai/19223179

Palak Jain who essays the role of Anushka Reddy on Sony Entertainment Television's upcoming show Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai is a girl of many talents. Palak is an accomplished model, a talented actor and also a classical dance enthusiast. Belonging to an elite and a rich family, Anushka has an ideology of simple living and high thinking. She also has a flair for art and culture and is inclined to learn a dance form. While shooting for the show, Palak got the opportunity to indulge herself in professional Bharat Natyam training sessions.

Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai narrates a modern-day love story written and produced by master story teller Dilip Jha. It depicts that shade of love which is unspoken but palpable, unexpressed but perceptible of Siddhant Sinha (Namit Khanna) & Anushka Reddy (Palak Jain). Anushka Reddy is the daughter of one of the biggest 'business tycoons' of the country but is untouched by the opulence in which she has been brought up. She is sensitive yet competitive, has everything which one could desire but still cannot give up on her emotions that she has for Siddhant.

When contacted Palak Jain confirmed "I am super excited as our show will be going on air in a couple of days. Yes, it's true, I always wanted to learn Bharat Natyam but due to studies and other assignments I couldn't find the time to do it. Thanks to 'Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai' my on-screen character of Anushka Reddy is an dance enthusiast and hence I had to learn few steps of the Carnatic dance form from a professional tutor. It was a liberating feeling, a long-cherished dream that has finally come true. I am hopeful of learning Bharat Natyam professionally as I get time from shoots."

https://www.mid-day.com/articles/palak-jain-acquires-a-new-talent-for-yeh-pyaar-nahi-toh-kya-hai/19226160

Palak Jain, essaying the role of Anushka Reddy in Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai is shown to be rich and suave young girl. She has been receiving a lot of admiration for her sophisticated yet simple look in the show.

Palak, who is a making her debut with Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai, is making every effort to put her best foot forward and carve a niche for herself. The case in point is the quick turnaround time to get the character look. The actress is known to take a lot of time to get into their character look given the heavy makeup, attire, and costume jewelry. But since Anushka's character is that of a modest and polished lady, with least makeup and accessories, her record time in getting into the character has been the fastest, with just 15-minutes! Even the boys have not been able to keep up with it, much to everyone's amusement and production team's delight! Palak's portrayal of Anushka Reddy, a focused business-woman goes hand-in-glove with her distinct look on the show.

When contacted with Anushka (Palak Jain) to know the secret behind this, this is what she had to say. "It is indeed true that I take 15-minutes to get ready for the sets. I truly believe in 'simplicity is the ultimate sophistication'. One can look alluring and elegant without too much makeup and accessories. Since Anushka's character is that of a self-assured and focused person, therefore her appearance did not have too many paraphernalia, which in a way works well for me and saves time in getting ready. I am exactly like her in person, hence I could draw a lot of similarities between the two and easily connect with the character. Both of us are focused on the tasks at hand and are willing to meet all challenges head on to achieve success."

https://www.mid-day.com/articles/palak-jain-just-needs-15-minutes-to-prep-for-her-yeh-pyaar-nahi-toh-kya-hai-look/19286155