“Popo was Me, And I Was Popo”: Imran Khan On Tara

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Lucknow: Daily soaps over the years has seen rapid transformation, however history is testimony that Indian television had its own revolutionary phase—one that shaped pop culture and societal discourse in equal measure. At the heart of that movement was Zee TV’s breakout hit ‘Tara’, and among its memorable characters stood Popo—charming, spirited, and played to perfection by actor Imran Khan. While the industry remembers him as a filmstar-turned-TV actor, Imran’s journey mirrors the evolution of Indian television itself: bold, experimental, and ahead of its time. Imran Khan is a veteran…

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