Abrar Qazi on 'Tu Hi Re Dil Mein' hitting 100 episodes: 'Sanjay is special to me'
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Actor Abrar Qazi has reflected on his experience playing Sanjay in the daily drama 'Tu Hi Re Dil Mein' as the Zee TV show crosses the milestone of 100 episodes. The actor described it as a journey that still feels fresh, even after months of continuous airings.
Abrar Qazi on Playing Sanjay
'Tu Hi Re Dil Mein has been a wonderful journey for me as Sanjay,' the actor said. 'The show has received so much love from the audience, and I am thoroughly enjoying playing this character. Even after completing 100 episodes, it still feels like it was just yesterday that we started this journey.'
Qazi added that he is eager to celebrate further milestones, expressing hope that the show goes 'from 100 to 1,000, 2,000 and many more episodes together.' He described Sanjay as 'a very special character' and teased an upcoming dramatic twist — Vrinda is set to discover that Sanjay, the man she was once married to, is actually the fiancé of her close friend Swati. 'This revelation is going to change a lot of things, and there are many exciting twists coming up,' he said.
Priyanshi Yadav on Vrinda's Emotional Arc
Priyanshi Yadav, who portrays Vrinda, called the character one of the most emotionally layered roles of her career. 'Her innocence, the hardships she goes through and the challenges she faces make her a very layered character,' she said, noting that portraying all of it has been a 'wonderful challenge' as an actor.
Yadav confirmed the upcoming plot turn, saying that Vrinda will feel 'guilty, hurt and confused' upon learning the truth about Sanjay and Swati. 'This new phase is going to be another exciting challenge for me, and I am really looking forward to portraying it,' she added.
Simran Rawal's Gratitude as Lead Debut
Simran Rawal, who plays Swati, noted that the show marks her first lead role on Indian television. 'I never imagined that I would receive so much love from the audience as Swati, and I am truly grateful for it,' she said, crediting the entire production team for bringing the show to where it stands today.
Rawal called the 100-episode mark 'a wonderful milestone for all of us because the entire team has put in so much hard work and dedication,' and expressed hope that the show continues to grow and celebrate further milestones.
What Comes Next on the Show
'Tu Hi Re Dil Mein' airs every day on Zee TV. With the story now at a critical juncture — centred on the revelation that Sanjay Patel is both Vrinda's former husband and Swati's soon-to-be groom — the coming episodes are expected to bring heightened drama and emotional confrontations. The cast has indicated that several major twists lie ahead as the show builds on its early audience momentum.