Sameera in the video. (Etiquette: youtube,

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Sameera Reddy, who starred in Pankaj Udhas’ iconic music video And wait and see, The music legend remembered in an interview with Hindustan Times. Reacting to the music legend’s death, Sameera told Hindustan Times, “I just heard, I’m feeling chills while talking to you right now. I have tears in my eyes. My heart is broken. It’s sad that we Lost him.” Pankaj Udhas died on Monday after battling illness for a long time. The news of his demise was confirmed by his family. They released a statement which read, “With a very heavy heart, we are sad to inform you of the tragic demise of Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas on February 26 due to prolonged illness.”

FYI, music video Ahista based on the story of o henry Gifts of the Magi. Sameera, who plays the lead role in the song, sold her hair to buy a helmet for her love. Recalling the impact of the song on her career, Sameer told Hindustan Times, “Whatever I am today is because of them. They saw me and chose me. I was a little girl with no aspirations and I Didn’t know what I was doing.” , but somehow I became a part of this cult song, one of his biggest hits. It was a privilege and an honor to be a part of it.”

Sameera also recalled her first meeting with Pankaj Udhas. “When I met him I was very nervous, I was shaking and very scared because it was the first time I was facing the camera. I remember thinking, ‘What have I gotten myself into? have taken?’ But, he was just smiling throughout it all. He was very comfortable and being a senior never felt intimidated, there was no pressure,” she said.

A few years after the song’s release, when Sameera met the music maestro, his warm gestures created a permanent place in Sameera’s heart. The actor recalled, “I remember meeting him at a party when I had become an actress a few years after its release, I went up to him and bowed my head and said, ‘People have started loving me because of you. Recognize that I am what I am because of you. He was very impressed and pleased. He had a very warm and polite personality. ‘It was only because of your hard work,’ he said, smiling. I think sometimes you just have to be chosen and I think that song chose me and to this day people still remember that song.”

A few years ago, Sameera had shared an excerpt from the video of the song on her Instagram and revealed that she acted in the video because it was filmed in Australia and she had no intention of pursuing a career in films at that time. She wrote in the caption, “Where it all started… What an incredible start to my career. I did this music video only because it was shot in Australia! I had no interest in acting at that time. But “Destiny works.” Mysterious ways and I get very emotional when I watch this clip.” Watch:

Chandani Raat Mein, Na Kajre Ki Dhaar, Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, Ek Taraf Uska Ghar and Thodi Thodi Piya Karo are among some of the famous ghazals by Pankaj Udhas. Pankaj Udhas also made appearances in films such as Yeh Dillagi, Saajan and Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayee. Sameera Reddy was last seen in Chakravyuh (2012).

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