Samarthya Gupta roped in as Shlok Pandey in COLORS’ ‘Apollena: Sapno Ki Unchi Udaan’

After inspiring viewers to reach for the stars, COLORS’ ‘Apollena Sapno Ki Unchi Udaan’ now takes a giant leap into the cosmic drama of chasing one’s dreams. Apollena (Aditi Sharma) is one step closer to fulfilling her ambition of becoming an astronaut, as she gets through the prestigious IASA, all set to clear the shadows cast on her father’s name. But just as her mission gains momentum, Shlok Pandey essayed by Samarthya Gupta, enters her universe—a charming guy who crashes into her well-planned trajectory. Shlok, a carefree soul from a family of jewelers, shines like a star that refuses to be boxed into a corner. Preferring the earthy simplicity of the Ganga ghats to the pressures of the future, he is as unpredictable, bringing chaos and unexpected warmth to Apollena’s meticulously charted course. While Apollena is determined and driven, Shlok is laid-back and spontaneous, disrupting her path in ways that are infuriating and exhilarating. In this celestial collision of Apollena’s steely resolve and Shlok’s easy-going spirit, sparks fly, and love finds a way to defy gravity.

Samarthya Gupta, who portrays the character of Shlok Pandey, shared, “I’m thrilled to step into the world of Apollena Sapno ki Unchi Udaan, a show that not only entertains but inspires young minds to chase their dreams. My character, Shlok Pandey, is the perfect contrast to Apollena’s disciplined and focused personality. While Apollena is driven, determined, and relentlessly pursuing her dream of becoming India’s first female astronaut, Shlok is carefree, charming, and street-smart. He has a knack for talking his way out of situations and can lie convincingly, but at his core, he’s a good-natured mumma’s boy. It’s an honour to work with COLORS for the first time and be part of a show that dares to ignite the fire of ambition in every heart. Together, we’re reminding viewers that the universe is vast, dreams have no limits, and it’s never too late to aim for the stars.”

In the current storyline Apollena is announced as the best student, but just as she steps forward to receive the trophy, a reporter reveals that her IASA selection was fake. Meanwhile, chaos erupts as reporters and students confront Apollena, pelting her with tomatoes and chappals. Amid the turmoil, Sanjay throws ink on Apollena’s face while Girdhar watches in horror. The question lingers who leaked the truth, and why?

To know more keep watching ‘Apollena’ at 6:00 pm every Monday to Sunday only on COLORS