Exclusive: Shabir Ahluwalia on his wife Kanchi Kaul’s reaction to his new role as Yug in ‘Ufff Yeh Love Hai Mushkil’; says ‘She loved it’

Television heartthrob Shabir Ahluwalia is making a much-anticipated return to the small screen in a fresh new avatar. Playing the role of Yug, a sharp-witted and emotionally complex lawyer in Ufff… Yeh Love Hai Mushkil, Shabir brings a unique charm to the character. Known for his powerful screen presence, the actor underwent a major transformation for the role—shedding 14 kgs in just three months through a sustainable and holistic approach.In an exclusive chat with Times of India TV, Shabir opened up about his wife Kanchi Kaul’s reaction to his new role. “She really loved the promos,” he shared with a smile. “It’s a slice-of-life take on a television show. It’s not too preachy or morose. It is very light and entertaining and a fresh space. You won’t get to see this often.”Describing the essence of the show, he added, “It launches the love story between two people. It’s a love story between two ideologies and how when they meet, sparks will fly—which will eventually translate to love or not, audiences will get to see in Love Hai Mushkil.”On what drives him to take up new roles, Shabir explained, “Every time I take up a script, I see how different it is from my earlier roles and how entertaining it is. It’s very important for you to believe in a script before you believe in a role.”He elaborated further, “When you think of your role, you get greedy and start thinking, ‘My role is like this,’ and tend to overlook the script. It is important for a script to be entertaining and moving in totality. The audience watches you for a long time—they don’t just fall in love with you as a person, but also the things you do. It’s a journey, a process—from reading the script to coming on screen—and for me, that’s the most enjoyable part of filmmaking.”