From early school performances in Kashmir, acting was Iqbal’s calling. Post-college, Mumbai tested his grit. Broke and homeless initially, he modeled for cash, never burdening his family with pleas for help. Those solitary struggles built the resilience that later defined him.

Bollywood dangled promise with debut ‘Kucch Toh Hai’, but flops ensued: ‘Bullet: Ek Dhamaka’, ‘Ek Chhoti Si Love Story’, ‘Fantoosh’, and even ‘Jalsa’ with Vidya Balan. Repeated rejections dented his morale, yet he chose reinvention over retreat.

Enter television, where ‘Kaisa Yeh Pyar Hai’ catapulted him to fame in 2005. Girls swooned over his chemistry with co-stars. He racked up 19 serials, embodying lovers in ‘Kavyaanjali’ as Shaurya, ‘Kahin To Hoga’ as Raghu, and more in ‘Waris’, ‘Dil Se Dil Tak’, ‘Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani’. Reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ added adventure to his resume.

The pandemic prompted a break, but ‘Na Umra Ki Seema Ho’ marked his strong comeback. Now blending TV stardom with OTT projects, Iqbal proves age is no barrier. His journey underscores a key showbiz truth: versatility trumps one-hit wonders.

It started innocently enough. Debuting in ‘Lootcase’ and gaining notice in ‘7 Khoon Maaf,’ Vivaan tasted acclaim. But the pressure to match his parents’ stature fueled a voracious appetite for fame. He turned down character-driven roles for what he deemed ‘star vehicles,’ networked aggressively with big producers, and even flirted with controversy to stay relevant. ‘Lalch (greed) for the spotlight made me shortsighted,’ he admitted once.

The fallout was swift and brutal. By 2018, his phone stopped ringing. Films flopped, and whispers of ‘unprofessionalism’ spread. Isolated and broke, Vivaan hit a low where doubt consumed him. Enter his parents, the steadying forces in his chaos. In a pivotal family meeting, Naseeruddin dissected Vivaan’s mistakes with surgical precision: ‘You’re chasing shadows instead of building a craft.’ Ratna added emotional depth, sharing her own career hurdles and stressing family values over fame.

Their guidance was a roadmap to redemption. Vivaan enrolled in acting workshops, committed to theatre with plays like ‘The Good Doctor,’ and approached cinema with renewed humility. He collaborated with independent filmmakers, prioritizing story over stardom. The results speak volumes—critical praise for ‘Made in Heaven’ and a solid turn in ‘Railway Children.’

Now thriving, Vivaan credits his parents unreservedly. ‘Their salah (advice) saved me from myself.’ For aspiring actors, his arc is a cautionary tale wrapped in triumph: greed may dazzle, but wisdom endures. Bollywood watches as Vivaan Shah emerges stronger, proving legacy is earned through resilience.

Lalwani, who first gained widespread recognition as Mihir Virani’s brother, Kiran, in the original ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, expressed his excitement. “I am back on the show playing my favorite character, Kiran Virani, and I am quite excited about it,” he shared. While he remained tight-lipped about specific plot details, he hinted that Kiran is rejoining the Virani family for Angad’s wedding. “They asked if I would be interested, and I immediately said yes. Although I am already doing another show, I decided to make some adjustments to be part of the second season of this iconic show.” He also mentioned the joy of reuniting with familiar faces like Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, and getting acquainted with newer cast members like Rohit Suchanti.

Since his initial breakthrough, Jiten Lalwani has maintained a consistent presence in the entertainment industry. He successfully leveraged his ‘Kyunki’ fame to build a diverse career across television and OTT platforms. His extensive television credits include appearances in popular series such as ‘Ssshhhh… Koi Hai’, ‘Baa Bahoo Aur Baby’, ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’, and ‘Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’. On the digital front, Lalwani has featured in notable OTT productions like ‘Shoorveer’ and ‘Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond’, demonstrating his versatility and enduring appeal.