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Subhash Ghai Stands by Actress Lucky Mehta During Personal Crisis
8 Oct
Summary
- Lucky Mehta's father was critically ill when she bagged the show Jaanaki
- Subhash Ghai supported Mehta and gave her time to manage personal commitments
- Ghai believed Mehta was the only one who could do justice to the character
In October 2025, actress Lucky Mehta, who plays Suchitra (Suchu) in the popular TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, opened up about her experience working on the project Jaanaki. Mehta revealed that her dedication to the role caught the attention of veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who was deeply impressed by her performance.
Mehta shared that when she bagged the role in Jaanaki, her father was critically ill. She had considered stepping away from the project to be with him, but when she informed Ghai about her situation, he was extremely supportive. Ghai did not want to replace Mehta, as he believed she was the only one who could truly do justice to the character. Instead, he gave Mehta the time and space she needed to manage her personal commitments, ensuring she could return fully prepared to give her best performance without any pressure or compromise.
Mehta expressed her gratitude towards Ghai, stating that he "stood by [her] like a pillar of strength" and provided the support she needed to balance her personal and professional responsibilities. She emphasized that this level of empathy and consideration is rare in the industry, and the experience reinforced her focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
