Gujarati actor Shruhad Goswami joins Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi for a special episode after Laalo’s massive success. He appears in a unique Krishna avatar and looks forward to learning from Smriti Irani. Reflecting on Laalo, he cherishes its miraculous rise and spiritual depth
Shruhad Goswami and Smriti Irani
Gujarati actor Shruhad Goswami, widely loved for his portrayal of Krishna in the blockbuster Gujarati film Laalo, is all set to enter Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi for a special episode. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the actor opened up about how the opportunity arrived, stepping into Hindi television for the first time, and what he hopes to learn from Smriti Irani.
Speaking about how Laalo paved the way for his entry into the popular TV series, Shruhad shared, “Because of Laalo, I came here. Laalo went well; it went very well. The film's business is 100 crores.” The film’s tremendous success caught the attention of the show’s makers. “So, I got a call that there is a special episode, a special event. So, would you like to do it? I said, Why not? I'll do it. And then we talked, and today I'm going to shoot.”
Shruhad confirmed that he will be stepping into a Krishna avatar, but not in a way the audience expects. “Yes, it is Krishna's avatar, but in a different way. I mean, you won't know that he is Krishna.”
On working with Smriti Irani in TV debut
The actor admits he is stepping into the television industry with fresh eyes. “For me, first of all, this is the first serial. And in that too, Hindi television, which has been going on for years. And in that too, the sequel to Kyunki is going on. So, I am more excited that my mother will be very happy seeing me on TV, first of all.”
He further added, “To tell you the truth, I am very unaware of what is going to happen on the shoot. I didn't think about what would happen, how it would happen. But once the shoot is done, I will be able to tell you more about what I have learned.”
Shruhad is also eager to observe and learn from Smriti Irani, who leads the show. “Smriti Irani has been on television for years. And she has been in politics for years. So, I will definitely learn a lot from her, how she works on her craft, and how she performs every scene. I am very excited to learn that.”
Shruhad Goswami talks about his film Laalo
Reflecting on Laalo’s extraordinary journey, the actor recalled its humble beginnings. “A film which started off low budget and now it’s chart-bursting everywhere… When we released it, we didn’t have that many screens. On Diwali, the film was sold out. We had only three screens left in Gujarat. There were only three shows… and we didn’t have an audience. And then the miracle happened.”
He added, “Gradually, the audience increased. The screens increased. And then the record broke. God has taught us everything… You have to stay the way you are. You don’t have to change. You have to keep your intent clear. Your work should be clear. Your soul should be clear. This is what I have learnt from the whole journey.”
Shruhad’s favourite scene from Laalo remains one that beautifully blends innocence with spiritual reflection. “There is a scene where Lalo says that I want to go to my village… and then Laalo asks God, ‘God, don’t you ever want to go to Gokul?’ When God starts becoming vulnerable, Laalo goes to sleep.”
Explaining why it stayed with him, he said, “We complain a lot. We talk to God a lot. But when God has to talk to us, we are not ready for that… when God comes to talk to us, we are not ready.”
As Shruhad steps into television with a fresh take on Krishna and the legacy of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, his fans can expect a blend of divinity, charm and sincerity, traits that have defined his journey so far.
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