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TV Stars Honor Gurus on Guru Purnima
28 Jul
Summary
- Celebrities honored mentors on Guru Purnima, celebrating lifelong learning.
- Rajeev Khandelwal sees parents as first gurus, valuing diverse mentors.
- Karisma Kapoor, Jaaved Jaaferi, and Geeta Kapur shared valuable lessons.
On Guru Purnima 2026, Indian television stars shared heartfelt tributes to the mentors who have shaped their lives and careers. Rajeev Khandelwal, host of Sony TV's Tum Ho Naa, views Guru Purnima as a reminder of continuous learning, crediting his parents as his primary guides. He also noted that mentors can appear in various forms, including teachers, directors, and even contestants, offering new perspectives.
Karisma Kapoor, a judge on India's Best Dancer Season 5, spoke about learning from industry masters, stating a true guru teaches artists to perform with their soul. Actor and dancer Jaaved Jaaferi reflected on his career, emphasizing that mentors help artists discover their unique voice and overcome inhibitions. He applauded the choreographers of India's Best Dancer Season 5 for their guidance.
Geeta Kapur, also a judge on India's Best Dancer Season 5, affectionately known as 'Geeta Maa,' credited choreographer Farah Khan as a significant mentor, teaching her nurturing talent with a blend of tough love and empathy. She expressed a wish for continued guidance for contestants on the show, embodying the discipline and blessings received from her own gurus.
