As
Janmashtami
approaches,
the
atmosphere
is
filled
with
anticipation
and
joy,
thanks
to
the
blessings
of
Lord
Krishna.
Aayush
Shrivastava,
the
lead
actor
in
Shemaroo
Umang’s
supernatural
series
‘Shamshaan
Champa,’
reminisces
about
his
childhood
memories
associated
with
this
festival.
From
enjoying
festive
sweets
to
participating
in
Dahi
Handi
competitions,
Aayush’s
stories
highlight
the
magic
and
joy
that
Janmashtami
brings.
His
reflections
on
the
festival
capture
its
essence,
reminding
everyone
of
the
deep-rooted
happiness
it
brings
each
year.

Aayush
recalls
his
childhood
with
fondness,
saying,
“Janmashtami
holds
a
special
place
in
my
heart,
bringing
back
a
flood
of
childhood
memories.
Growing
up
in
Jabalpur,
Madhya
Pradesh,
I
was
surrounded
by
the
vibrant
celebrations
of
this
festival.
We
used
to
organise
‘matki
phod’
with
friends,
sing
bhajans,
and
immerse
ourselves
in
the
spirit
of
the
occasion.
Even
now,
my
family
continues
the
tradition
by
celebrating
Krishna’s
birth
at
midnight,
and
one
of
my
favourite
bhajans
to
sing
is
‘Achutam
Keshavam.’
The
festival
is
a
beautiful
reminder
of
the
joy
and
devotion
that
Krishna
brings
into
our
lives.”

Celebrating
Janmashtami
on
Set

This
year,
Aayush
expects
to
be
busy
shooting
for
his
show
on
Janmashtami
but
hopes
to
celebrate
on
set.
He
shares
his
thoughts:
“This
year,
I’ll
most
likely
be
shooting
on
Janmashtami,
given
that
our
show
is
now
on
air.
But
I’m
hopeful
that
we
might
celebrate
on
set,
keeping
the
festive
spirit
alive.” Although
he
hasn’t
portrayed
Krishna
yet,
it
remains
a
deep
desire
for
him.
The
teachings
from
the
Bhagavad
Gita
have
significantly
influenced
him,
especially
those
from
the
Karma
Yoga
chapters.

Aayush
elaborates
on
how
these
teachings
have
shaped
his
life:
“Krishna’s
message
about
performing
our
duties
without
attachment
to
the
results
has
guided
me
through
challenging
times.” His
admiration
for
Krishna’s
wisdom
reflects
in
his
personal
and
professional
life.

Aayush
Srivastava
as
Vikram

In
‘Shamshaan
Champa,’
Aayush
plays
Vikram,
a
character
grounded
in
science
and
logic
despite
his
family’s
strong
supernatural
beliefs.
Vikram’s
past
trauma
and
protective
nature
towards
his
family
add
depth
to
his
role.
His
encounter
with
Champa,
a
unique
daayan
(witch),
challenges
his
rational
beliefs
and
creates
an
exciting
clash
between
logic
and
the
supernatural.
Aayush’s
portrayal
promises
an
engaging
and
emotionally
charged
performance.

Viewers
can
catch
‘Shamshaan
Champa’
every
Monday-Saturday
at
9:00
PM
only
on
Shemaroo
Umang.

The
excitement
for
Janmashtami
is
palpable
as
Aayush
Shrivastava
shares
his
cherished
memories
and
plans
for
this
year’s
celebration.
His
reflections
remind
us
all
of
the
joy
and
devotion
that
this
auspicious
festival
brings
into
our
lives
annually.