Jasmin Bhasin recently opened up about a moment that changed her life forever. In a warm and unfiltered conversation on Siddharth Kannan’s podcast, she looked back on the very first day of her acting career.
Recalling her debut day on the sets of Tashan-e-Ishq, Jasmin spoke about how it felt like more than just the start of a job. The show, set in Punjab, kicked off its journey in Amritsar. Jasmin revealed that her very first scene had her stepping out of a Gurudwara, something that immediately felt personal and meaningful. Coming from the same faith, beginning her professional life with blessings from the Gurudwara made her feel protected and guided. She expressed how it felt like a message from above, saying, “I knew it is his planning. I got blessings from him.”
The show marked not only the launch of Jasmin’s acting journey but also the beginning of friendships that would last beyond shooting schedules. Working alongside Zain Imam and Sidhant Gupta, both newcomers at the time, Jasmin found herself surrounded by kindred spirits. She shared how the trio would often burst into laughter on set, their camaraderie making long working hours feel lighter. Those days, she reflected, were full of innocent fun and effortless chemistry.
Talking about her co-stars, Jasmin praised Sidhant Gupta’s sense of focus and clarity. She described him as a driven artist who always knew when to pause, step back, and reinvent himself. While Jasmin herself admitted that, at times, she worked simply to stay afloat, Sidhant took deliberate breaks to grow as a performer. She mentioned recently watching him play Charles Sobhraj, a role he approached with such layered brilliance that viewers found themselves charmed by a dangerous character. His portrayal, she observed, was both nuanced and magnetic.
Her admiration didn’t stop there. Jasmin also spoke fondly of Zain Imam, calling him sincere and hardworking. She noted how Zain handled challenges with patience, especially when it came to mastering the Punjabi dialect. For Jasmin, a native Punjabi speaker, it came naturally. But for Zain, it was a hurdle he faced with grace. Jasmin said that even when things got tough, she never saw him lose his cool. She described him as a genuinely sweet person and mentioned that they still cross paths often.
This nostalgic trip wasn’t just about co-stars and memories. It was a reflection on how far she’s come since that fateful day in Amritsar. Jasmin spoke of gratitude for every step of her journey, the roles, the lessons, and the relationships. She acknowledged that while the path wasn’t always smooth, moments like that first day offered her the strength to carry on.
As Jasmin continues to evolve in her career, memories like these remain close to her heart. They remind her of beginnings, blessings, and the people who made those early days unforgettable.
