Have you ever watched a scene so intense, so painfully real, that it stayed with you long after the credits rolled?
Well, Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah just delivered one of those unforgettable moments — thanks to Aarya Babbar’s fearless commitment to his craft.

Let’s take you behind the scenes of a performance that stunned not only viewers but also the entire crew on set.

The Scene That Wasn’t in the Script

It was supposed to be just another emotional scene — Kalikant Thakur (played by Aarya Babbar) finds out that Jagriti, the woman he thought was dead, is alive… and she’s returned as a powerful IPS officer. A jaw-dropping twist, no doubt. But nothing prepared the crew for what happened next.

Aarya slapped himself.
Not once.
Not twice.
But fifteen times, in a raw, unscripted breakdown that left the set in stunned silence.

From Actor to Kalikant: Living the Breakdown

In the scene, Kalikant stands in front of a mirror — broken, confused, overwhelmed. And that’s when something powerful happened. Aarya, completely immersed in his character, felt that Kalikant’s shame, shock, and unraveling needed more than just words.

Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah

So, he started slapping himself, not for effect, but to channel the torment Kalikant was feeling. And it wasn’t planned.

Each slap was Kalikant punishing himself for the lies he clung on to,”* Aarya shared later. That he was in control. That Jagriti was gone. But she wasn’t—she came back stronger. That kind of realisation doesn’t whisper. It screams.

Fifteen Slaps and a Performance That Changed Everything

By the tenth slap, Aarya’s face had gone numb — but he kept going.
Because, as he put it, Kalikant wouldn’t stop.”**

This wasn’t just method acting. It was emotional surrender. It was about **becoming the character**, understanding his fall from power, and giving the audience a moment so powerful, they’d feel it in their bones.

The result?
A standing ovation from the crew. A scene that didn’t just entertain — it shook people.

Why This Moment Matters

Aarya Babbar’s bold choice is a reminder of what acting is truly about.
It’s not just lines and lights — it’s truth, even when it hurts.

And for Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah, it marked a turning point in the storyline. Because when Kalikant breaks, the power dynamic shifts — and Jagriti’s rise becomes undeniable.

In Aarya’s Own Words

That scene didn’t just change Kalikant, it changed me. It reminded me that to reach truth, you sometimes have to hit hard enough to wake yourself up.

Now that the kind of dedication that leaves a mark — on screen and off.

Don’t Miss What Happens Next

The question now is:

Can Kalikant recover? Or has Jagriti’s return broken him beyond repair?

👉 Find out by tuning into Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah every day at 8:30 PM only on Zee TV.

Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah:

In an industry filled with dramatics, Aarya Babbar’s raw moment of honesty stands tall. His decision to slap himself 15 times wasn’t about shock value — it was about storytelling that **hurts, heals, and hits home.

And Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah just reminded us why some stories are worth watching — because they’re not afraid to go deeper.