Kanwar Dhillon on winning award at Star Parivaar: Feels great to receive such recognition

Actor Kanwar Dhillon, who plays the lead role of Sachin Deshmukh in Rahul Tewary and Rolling Tales Production’s Udne Ki Aasha, recently bagged the title of the Best Mazedar Sadasya award for Udne Ki Aasha.

He says that such recognition always helps in keeping him motivated. “It’s a great feeling to receive such special recognition on a prestigious platform like Star Parivaar, which I’ve literally grown up watching and been a part of over the years. However, I had never won an award for Star Parivaar. During Pandya Store, I was really looking forward to it, but it didn’t happen due to the post-COVID phase when everyone was stabilizing financially, and Star didn’t host the Star Parivaar Awards. Instead, we had Ravivaar with Star Parivaar,” he says.

He adds, “By the time the Star Parivaar Awards returned, the show had already taken a leap, so I missed out on being a part of it. The last time I participated in the Star Parivaar Awards was during Ek Astha Aisi Bhee in 2017, if I’m not wrong. After seven years, I finally got to perform, be actively involved, and even win an award, so it feels amazing. It feels like life has come full circle because Star Parivaar is also one of the first awards shows I attended with my dad, long before I had even started acting properly. To win my first televised award on this platform is a memory for life and a perfect ‘first’ for me.”

Talking about being part of the show, he says, “I’m really glad that a show like Udne Ki Aasha and a character like Sachin Deshmukh, which is quite rare on television, have been accepted with open arms. The show is doing well, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how popular and relatable Sachin is with people wherever I go. At Star Parivaar, the audience’s reaction blew me away—it made me feel truly grateful that I could connect so well with this character. Playing Sachin has been an incredible journey. I’m enjoying exploring his many layers—he’s a regular guy, notorious, an angry young man with strong values, and also has comic elements. There’s nothing particularly challenging about playing him; I’m just being myself. Receiving the Best Mazedar Sadasya award is extra special because it recognizes my versatility and the way I stood out with my performance. This category, in particular, means a lot to me.”

Working with Rahul Tewary and Rolling Tales Production has been a treat, he says. “Working with Rahul Sir and Rolling Tales Productions has been one of the finest and best experiences of my career. I’ve told Rahul Sir many times that the production house feels like family. Coming to work every day in an environment that feels like home is a gift, and kudos to Rahul Sir and Srini Sir for assembling such a fantastic team. It’s a special collaboration for me, and I hope it continues in the future. I’m deeply grateful to Rahul Tewary Sir for giving me the role of Sachin.”

Sharing his journey, he says that all his shows are special to him. “Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to be part of many good shows, starting with Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha, followed by Hum Hain Na, Ek Astha Aisi Bhee, Piya Rangrez, and, more recently, Pandya Store, which was one of the most beloved shows of its time. Now, Udne Ki Aasha is following a similar path. I feel blessed with the feedback I’ve received for the projects I’ve chosen, which reinforces my belief in taking my time and choosing the right roles. I believe that hard work pays off, whether through viewership, ratings, or the love and appreciation from the audience. It’s a reward for doing things right, and for me, certain milestones have come late in my career. I’ve always maintained that I don’t want to be a ‘one-show wonder’, and I’m glad I’ve experienced both successes and failures. Now, I’m witnessing the blockbusters, and I hope to continue delivering variety to my audience. As an actor and a person, you never stop evolving, and I hope to keep growing with every project.”