Actress Vidya Balan shared on “The Anupam Kher Show – Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai” how her mother felt about her role in the popular show ‘Hum Paanch’. Despite her mother’s reservations about her acting career, she was fond of ‘Hum Paanch’ as a family-oriented program. Vidya recounted how she was offered a role in the show by Ektaa Kapoor, and her mother, though hesitant about her acting, was pleased due to the show’s family appeal.
Vidya mentioned that she was part of ‘Hum Paanch’ for a year and a half but had to leave due to attendance issues in college. Despite this, her passion for acting persisted. The show originally aired from 1995 to 1999 and returned for a second season in 2005 and 2006, featuring a cast that included Vidya Balan among others.
Anand Mathur and his five daughters were central to the show’s plot, with Vidya Balan playing one of the key roles. The show’s storyline revolved around the challenges faced by Anand Mathur because of his daughters — Meenakshi, Radhika, Sweety, Kajal, and Chhoti.
