Mumbai, June 2025: Sony SAB’s Pushpa Impossible continues to resonate with viewers across generations with its heartfelt and relatable storytelling. Acclaimed actor Gaurav Chopra has made a remarkable return to television, adding a new dimension to the show’s engaging narrative, as Professor Rajveer Shastri. His entry adds a fresh layer to the storyline as Pushpa will be seen enrolling in Professor Shastri’s college to study law. But it’s their off-screen dynamic that truly surprises one and all, as their bond off camera is a complete contrast to what unfolds on screen.
Karuna Pandey spoke about her bond with Gaurav Chopra, she said, “From the very first phone call, there was this unexpected ease between us, a warmth that just carried into our scenes. We’re two very different personalities, but there’s a strange sync in how we approach our craft. He’s deeply sincere, incredibly instinctive, and so thoughtful in the way he performs. What I really enjoy is how we balance intensity with laughter. Rajveer is such a complex, brooding character, but between takes, we’re often laughing our heads off or pulling each other’s leg. Our lunch breaks are filled with food and fun banter; it’s like switching from acting to fun in seconds! There’s an ease, a rhythm, and above all, a shared passion for acting that both of us have and I think that’s what the audience is connecting with.”
On discovering a creative and personal friendship with Karuna, Gaurav shared, “It’s a challenge to walk into a show when it’s already running successfully for three years. The tone is set, the audience is connected, and then you arrive to shake things up. Rajveer is a complex character, layered, scarred, and intense. But the way the audience sees him is through the eyes of Pushpa. Even before I stepped on set, Karuna ji sent me regards through the team and believe it or not, we actually bonded over a chai vs. coffee debate on set which got intense! Karuna ji is a die-hard chai lover, and I’m all about my black coffee. What started as playful banter turned into this hilarious debate with the entire crew picking sides. It’s moments like these that build an effortless comfort between us, and you’ll see that chemistry translates beautifully on screen.”
Tune in to watch Pushpa Impossible from Monday to Saturday at 9 PM only on Sony SAB
