From faith to finding purpose: Sony SAB artists share what Lord Krishna’s teachings mean to them this Janmashtami

Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, whose teachings continue to inspire people through their timeless wisdom on life, faith, action and finding inner peace. This Janmashtami, Sony SAB artists Karuna Pandey, Vivana Singh, Muskaan Bamne, Jiten Lalwani and Toral Rasputra share the teachings of Lord Krishna that have stayed with them and how they apply them to their lives.
Karuna Pandey who essays the role of Pushpa in Pushpa Impossible shared, “This Janmashtami is extra special for me because it falls on my birthday, so I feel a very personal connection with the occasion. One teaching of Shri Krishna that I truly believe in is, ‘Karm kar aur phal ki ichha mat kar.’ We often hear this line, but I feel its meaning is much deeper. You can only control your actions, not the outcome, so I try to focus on doing my bit sincerely without getting attached to the result. The moment you let go of expectations life becomes much lighter.”
Vivana Singh who essays the role of Gandhari in Hastinapur Ke Veer shared, “What I connect with most in Lord Krishna’s teachings is the idea of standing by what you believe is right, even when the circumstances around you are complicated. Life often puts us in situations where the easier choice and the right choice may not be the same. I try to remind myself that clarity of values is important, whether it is in my personal relationships or at work. You may not always be able to control how a situation unfolds, but you can choose the kind of person you want to be while facing it.”
Muskaan Bamne who essays the role of Shanaya in Pushpa Impossible shared, “For me, Lord Krishna’s biggest lesson is about trust. We spend so much time trying to predict what will happen next or control every little thing, but life doesn’t always work that way. I have learnt to be okay with not having all the answers. Whether it is work or something personal, I try to give my best and then trust that the next step will reveal itself. That thought has made me calmer and much more accepting of change.”
Jiten Lalwani who essays the role of Dronacharya in Hastinapur Ke Veer shared, “I deeply respect the Bhagavad Gita and often turn to its teachings in my everyday life. The one lesson I find myself returning to is the idea of remaining steady through both success and failure. We are naturally affected by praise when things go well and disappointment when they do not, but true balance comes from not allowing either to completely define you. As an actor, there are days when a scene works beautifully and days when you know you could have done better. I try to take both experiences with the same humility — learn from them, move forward and keep growing.
Toral Rasputra who essays the role of Kunti in Hastinapur Ke Veer shared, “What I find most beautiful about Krishna ji is the way he understood people beyond their circumstances. His teachings constantly remind us that everyone is fighting a battle we may not know about. I try to carry that thought into my everyday interactions by being a little more compassionate and less quick to judge. Whether it is with family, colleagues or people I meet for the first time, sometimes simply listening and trying to understand where someone is coming from can make all the difference.”