Rajeev Khandelwal recreates an iconic moment from his show Left Right Left

Rajeev Khandelwal

The latest episode of Tum Ho Naa turned unexpectedly poetic when contestant Prachi Gautam interrupted host Rajeev Khandelwal mid-introduction, requesting to introduce herself in her own style, and what followed instantly lit up the stage.

A contestant dedicates a shayari to Rajeev Khandelwal

Prachi, revealing her "shayarana andaz," surprised everyone by reciting a heartfelt self-written shayari dedicated to Rajeev. She said,"Iss chand ko kajal ke daag se sanvarlu, iss chand ko kajal ke daag se sanvarlu, noor kabhi kam na ho aur uchaiyon ko ye yun hi chhoota rahe."

The moment was met with loud applause and smiles all around, as Prachi's poetic lines filled the atmosphere with warmth and celebration.

Not stopping there, Prachi walked up to Rajeev and affectionately applied a "kajal ka teeka" behind his ear, calling it a protective gesture against negativity. With a smile, she added, "Main is chand ko, iss kajal ke daag se sawarna chahti hu." She further expressed her admiration, saying she has been a fan since Left Right Left, and believes Rajeev remains just as impactful and charming as ever.

Taken by surprise and visibly touched, Rajeev responded with a shy smile, saying, "Mere paas is samay shabd nahi hai… itne saare shabd leke aaya tha main apne saath."

Rajeev Khandelwal recreates his Left Right Left scene

The moment took a nostalgic turn when Prachi recalled one of his iconic scenes from Left Right Left, describing his signature smile. Requesting him to recreate it, she said she had always wanted to see that moment again.

Rajeev responded playfully yet reflectively, saying, "Woh baat aap kar rahi hain jo muddaton pehle maine di thi… ab toh smile bhi badal gayi, shayad shakal bhi badal gayi. Par phir bhi main aapko woh smile zaroor deta hoon." He then recreated his iconic smile, sending the audience into loud cheers.

The heartfelt exchange added a mix of nostalgia, warmth, and spontaneity, making it one of the most memorable moments of the episode.

Watch Tum Ho Naa, hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal, starting from 28th April, at 9:00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television & Sony LIV.