Shrashti Maheshwari Teachers aren’t just those who teach us how to read and write but are also the ones who impart their knowledge to prepare us for life. They are our mentors as well as our confidant. From parents to co-actors, Bareilly celebs talk about the people who have played the most important role in making them what they are, someone they consider their real ‘guru’. Here’s what they said…I share a special bond with my elder sister, Khusboo Patani. She is my strength, mentor and everything. She is my biggest critic and gives me an honest opinion on my work. She has been my teacher right from childhood and I take her opinion on almost everything I do. I was extremely shy in school and could not even complain if someone was bothering me. My sister used to handle everything for me. She has been my inspiration. Today, if I am a completely outgoing person, it is because of my sister. She shaped my personality and taught me valuable life lessons.One tends to come across many people in life who teach you something but for me, my best teachers have been my parents and my late ex-husband, Krishan Kumar Seth. My parents have been my first gurus and I call them on every Guru Purnima to thank them for their valuable teachings. Krishan taught me the very basics of life. For every mistake I did, I used to run to him for the solution. He was my guiding light.”Kavita with her late ex-husband Krishan Kumar SethKavita with her parentsVijay Kumar, an NSD alumnus, has been my guru ever since I entered showbiz. I got the show Nimki Mukhiya , and Vijay, who was portraying the role of my father, has been my mentor. He taught me different nuances of acting and his teachings have helped me in my career. He treats me like his own son. He’s a grounded person and this quality of his touches my heart.Jatin with his mentor Vijay KumarMy mom and dad have been my real gurus. They have always supported and motivated me. They have been the biggest critics of my work and this has helped me make decisions wisely. I get my ‘never to give up attitude’ from them. My father is my backbone. He made me realize my strength and instilled the confidence in me to make it on my own.”Shrashti with her parentsTeachers groom you, shape your personality and give unconditional support and all this has been given to me by my mom. Rannvijay sir has been my other mentor and I share an equally friendly bond with him too. He gave me emotional support in Splitsvilla. He was the one who pushed me to do well on the show and told me to be myself.Maera with her motherMy mom and dad have been my teachers. From handling relationships to career advice, I talk to my parents about everything. The kind of upbringing they have given to me and my two siblings is beyond words. Their motivation and mental support have always encouraged me to work hard for my goals. Whenever I am tensed and stressed, I run to them to seek guidance. Initially, I wasn’t sure about my acting skills but my parents motivated me to take it up as a career. I credit them for my success.Dheeraj with his parents

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