National Parents’ Day serves as a poignant reminder of the quiet strength, unwavering love, and invaluable life lessons that mothers and fathers instil in us through their words, actions, and countless daily sacrifices. These remarkable individuals are the anchors of our earliest memories, shaping the very essence of who we are and guiding us toward our future selves. To celebrate this meaningful occasion, Sagar Parekh, who is seen in the role of Akash in Zee TV‘s Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah, reflects on the profound influence his parents have had on his life. He shares heartwarming anecdotes, from the comforting moments spent together in the kitchen—where recipes became traditions—to the moments of tough love following auditions, all of which illustrate the depth of their bond.
He says, “I come from Patna, where acting was not exactly a traditional career choice. But my parents backed me right after I finished my 12th — no questions, no doubts, just belief. That faith gave me the strength to dream bigger.”
He adds by saying, “One memory I will never forget is coming home after playing in the heat and drinking my mom’s chilled Sattu Sharbat, that one glass felt like magic. Even now, on long shoot days, I crave that taste. It’s more than a drink; it’s a memory of love. This Parents’ Day, I just want to sit down with them, laugh a little, eat together, and remind them how much they matter.”
