Mini Mathur shares throwback images from Tol Mol Ke Bol alongside R Madhavan: ‘ I had that fresh post-graduate wala confidence…’

 

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As Mini shared her memories from that life-changing day, she expressed her excitement at being able to work with the “new, cute boy” who would later become one of India’s most popular actors. The images have struck a chord with fans and followers, evoking memories of a bygone era in Indian television.

In her post, Mini recounts the story of her first day on the set of the reality show Tol Mol Ke Bol back in January 1995. Despite being in her “lame office salwar kameez and permed hair,” Mini exuded the confidence of a fresh post-graduate and felt at ease in front of the camera.

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“One day, out of the blue.. the now legendary @sanjoykroy called me in to audition for one of india’s first game shows -TOL MOL KE BOL. The first season had made @riturajksingh (RIP) wildly popular and he was moving to films. They needed new hosts and here I was.. in my lame office salwar kameez and permed hair. I didn’t think i would get picked and I had that “fresh post graduate” wala confidence so I wasn’t nervous one bit. But from the moment he called ACTION, I felt at ease. The camera was my friend, it never intimidated me. I could chat WITH it , not talk AT it. I was home (sic),” read her post.

From the moment the director called “action”, Mini felt an instant connection with the camera. Instead of feeling intimidated, she found comfort in treating it as a friend to chat with rather than talking at it. In that moment, she knew she had found her place in the world of television.

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Mini’s heartfelt trip down memory lane not only offers a glimpse into her journey as a TV host but also serves as a reminder of the incredible talent and potential that both she and R Madhavan possessed even in the early stages of their careers. This nostalgic post has brought a smile to the faces of many millennials who fondly remembered watching the two stars in their early days on television.

“I used to watch you Mins , you and @actormaddy were too too awesome , witty and absolutely fun to watch ….,” wrote celebrity chef Mariz Goretti.

A fan commented, “Nostalgic those were the days .. simple, beautiful , full of energy and no show off. No pulling others down just to make someone else look better.” “Pure love and this pic of @actormaddy made me remember the Sea Hawks days! Gosh TV was a very big deal back then!,” read a comment from another netizen.