Exclusive - Ishita Dixit gets emotional as Anupamaa co-star Arvind Vaidya receives Padma Shri; says 'Feels like a personal win'

Actress Ishita Dixit, who plays Pari in Anupamaa, has been earning praise for her performance in the hit show. Her journey on TV has been going steady and she continues to grow as an actor with every episode. Recently, Ishita shared her happiness as her Anupamaa co-star Arvind Vaidya aka the much-loved role of Babuji, was honoured with the Padma Shri.

Reacting to the honour, Ishita expressed how close the moment felt to her personally. Sharing her feelings, she said, “I congratulated him over a call. I share a very close bond with him, and he often says I’m his favourite on the set—you can ask him, he’ll always say that.”

She further spoke about how inspiring Arvind Vaidya has been in her journey. “There is so much to learn from him. He has done extensive theatre work and has also been a theatre teacher, so he shares a lot of insights. He talks about his life experiences and the struggles he has faced,” Ishita added.

For the actress, spending time with the senior actor is no less than a learning experience. “Sitting with him, listening to his stories, and learning from him always feels special. For me, it truly feels like an achievement to spend time with him and understand his journey, because he is highly experienced and has done remarkable work. I’m genuinely very happy,” she said.

Recalling a warm memory, Ishita shared how Arvind Vaidya has always guided her on set. “I remember that whenever I make a mistake in a scene, he always guides me and gently corrects me. In real life, I’m like his granddaughter,” she revealed. She added that his encouragement means a lot to her, saying, “When I perform a scene well, he praises me wholeheartedly, which makes me feel truly blessed.”

Arvind Vaidya’s Padma Shri honour has clearly made this phase of Anupamaa even more special for Ishita Dixit.