Vandana Pathak returns to TV after 11 years with Tumm Se Tumm Tak

Updated On: 22 July, 2025 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam Abraham

Back after 11 years, Vandana Pathak embraces new show Tumm Se Tumm Tak, holding her father’s advice close to heart. She reveals her father often tells her to take one scene at a time, and she`s doing exactly that

Vandana Pathak. Pics/Instagram

After an 11-year hiatus from daily soaps, veteran actor Vandana Pathak is back on the small screen with Tumm Se Tumm Tak. Known for her iconic roles in Khichdi and Hum Paanch, Pathak opened up about the shifting trends in Indian television and why she chose to return now. While her classic shows are fan favourites, she says she “rarely watches her old shows”. “Nowadays, because of Instagram, clips and videos are everywhere. It’s mostly Khichdi because the younger generation doesn’t know Hum Paanch as much.”

She admits that TV shows back in the day told “soulful stories”, and the shift from weekly to daily programming impacted content quality. “Change is natural. A weekly show had its own charm; people used to wait for a week. Now, we don’t have time.” However, she remains optimistic, believing change will follow once viewers start seeking meaningful content. “Frankly speaking, I’m coming after such a long time. When you’re working in TV, you watch other shows. Even if you don’t, you know what’s happening. My father [Arvind Vaidya] is in Anupamaa, so I know about it. I cannot debate on content, but I feel there is a need for an arc.”

Arvind Vaidya