Hastinapur Ke Veer: Manish Wadhwa on bonding with the young cast; says 'Off-screen too, they call me Pitamah'
etimes.in / Jun 03, 2026, 10:30 (IST)
Manish Wadhwa, portraying Bhishm Pitamah in 'Hastinapur Ke Veer,' has become a real-life mentor to the young actors playing the Pandavas and Kauravas. The show, premiering June 2nd, explores their early lives. Wadhwa guides the young cast, sharing mythology and fostering a warm, respectful bond that mirrors the on-screen dynamics, with many now affectionately calling him 'Pitamah'.