Charushree Singh, who plays the role of Tanya in Star Plus and Rajan Shahi’s Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is happy to be a part of the vibrant and culturally rich festival of Gangaur. She said, “Gangaur is a very beautiful festival from Rajasthan, where we worship Maa Gauri and Lord Shiva.”
“Honestly, before the show, I didn’t have much knowledge about this festival. But when this sequence came up, I explored and learned a lot about it. It felt really special to showcase a tradition in such an authentic way. I am not from Rajasthan, yet I truly enjoyed watching and being part of it—so I could only imagine how deeply people connected to this culture must have felt,” she added.
Talking about the sequence, she said, “The Gangaur sequence was quite grand. It had a lot of drama, fun, masti, and a lot of dance. Usually, we see festivals like Holi, Diwali, and Karva Chauth on television, but Gangaur is not explored as much. It is a very big festival in Rajasthan, and our show portrayed it beautifully. That’s what made this sequence feel unique and special.”
Charushree emphasised that it was important for shows to stay authentic while depicting traditional festivals like Gangaur. She said, “From making clay idols to performing the rituals and visarjan, every small detail was shown with care. DKP and Rajan sir focused on even the smallest aspects, which made the portrayal feel real and relatable. We also made sure to represent the traditions and culture as genuinely as possible.”
She also believes that showcasing festivals like Gangaur helps audiences reconnect with Indian traditions and cultural roots. She said, “Today’s generation is more involved with phones and social media, so when they see such festivals on television, it reminds them of their roots. It feels great to present a festival that is not commonly shown on TV. It definitely helps people reconnect with their culture.”
Sharing a memorable moment, she said, “There was a very special moment where Abhira was seen dancing with pure happiness. It was something that happened after a long time—seeing her so happy and carefree. Also, the Abhimaan dance, where Armaan and Abhira danced together, was very special and amazing. We had a lot of fun shooting it, and I hope the audience enjoyed watching it just as much.”
Praising Rajanji and his team, Charushree said, “They presented everything with so much love and attention to detail—from the sets to the costumes to the rituals. That’s why the show’s look, feel, and overall vibe came across as so authentic. I really loved the fact that we showcased traditions so beautifully, and this consistency is what makes the show so relatable and widely loved.”
