Aarya Babbar draws inspiration from Vinod Khanna's iconic role for his portrayal of Kalikant Thakur

An actor's dedication to their craft often requires long hours, from early morning rehearsals to late-night shoots, as they immerse themselves in their roles, carefully studying scripts and character nuances to deliver authentic performances. A prime example of this commitment is Aarya Babbar, who has been tirelessly working on his portrayal of Kalikant Thakur in Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah. 

His appearance in the role has even drawn comparisons to the late, iconic Vinod Khanna from the classic film Mera Gaon Mera Desh. Aarya's modern adaptation of Khanna's Jabbar Singh, complete with earthy tones and rugged outfits, brings a fresh and contemporary edge to the character. For Aarya, these comparisons are a reminder that his dedication and hard work are resonating with the audience.

I have actually studied his character Jabbar Singh from Mera Gaon Mera Desh as it is one of the iconic films of Indian cinema

- Arya Babbar

Aarya Babbar said, "I am really grateful to the viewers for all the love and recognition they are giving me for Kalikant Thakur. For me, it's an overwhelming feeling to be even mentioned in the same sentence as Vinod Khanna sir, he was and is indeed a legend, having given iconic movies and characters to our industry. I have actually studied his character Jabbar Singh from Mera Gaon Mera Desh as it is one of the iconic films of Indian cinema.

I feel that the kind of aura and personality Kalikant Thakur exudes in the show derives inspiration from this character of Vinod Khanna sir. People are tagging me in different posts on social media and my DMs are also full of these messages. I must say that my hard work is definitely paying off and my heart is full of love and gratitude. I am also glad that for the first time, I am being compared to some other actor's father and not my own father (laughs)."

As Aarya revels in the praise for his look and this unexpected comparison, viewers are eager to see how Jagriti (played by Asmi Deo) will overcome the latest challenge from Durjan (Prakhar Saxena) and save her father's life, keeping the excitement alive in the show.