Arjun Punjj: Yaadein keeps things relatable while adding a refreshing twist — that’s what makes it stand out

Yaadein continues to serve up stories that have humor, heart and everyday relatability, making it a show that the audience can smile along with. It proves that even medical mysteries can have a playful twist when told in the Sony SAB way.

Diggy, played by Arjun Punjj, is one of the many characters in the show who has become an important part of Dr. Shrishty’s (Gulki Joshi) life. Diggy’s got a calming nature, maturity, a balanced outlook and is often the stabilising influence in situations that would otherwise be fraught with emotional conflict.In this conversation, Arjun Punjj talks about understanding Diggy’s personality, playing a character who stays grounded in tough situations, his experience working with the cast and what viewers can expect from Diggy in the upcoming episodes.On Diggy's personalityDr. Shrishty considers Diggy an important part of her life. What is he like? What sets him apart?Diggy is a chill, calm and collected guy — someone who doesn’t get caught up in emotions or tough situations. What makes him different is the way he handles conflict. If it’s a disagreement or something emotionally charged he comes in to calm everyone down and encourage them to look at the bigger picture.

He believes that some things take time and often tells people to trust the process instead of reacting impulsively.

That maturity and grounded approach is what sets him apart.On Diggy's best strengthHis greatest strength is his ability to stay calm when everyone else is emotional. He’s a stabilizing force, trying to look at every point of view before he makes up his mind. With Dr. Shrishty, or Dr. Dev, or Gia, he’s the same way.

With empathy and logic. He is always fair on both sides, and willing to give when someone else may have had a point. That balance and fairness makes him strong.On favourite Diggy moment to shoot so farMy favourite Diggy moment has to be the very first scene I shot for the show, where Dr. Dev comes in and finds Diggy and Dr. Shrishty spending an evening together. I loved the way Diggy diffused the tension with humour and his signature light-hearted wisdom.

He puts a smile back to the situation and calmly helps everyone to see things more clearly. That scene really defined Diggy as a man and is one of my favorites.On the biggest challenge in playing a character like DiggyThe challenge is to maintain that calmness in situations that would lead most people to react emotionally. As an actor, you have times where you want to match the intensity of a scene; Diggy does the opposite.

He slows down. He listens. He thinks. Then he responds. That restraint and keeping the character interesting takes conscious control and a thorough understanding of his personality.On being a part of YaadeinWhat I love the most about Yaadein is that it keeps it so relatable but then adds a little dollop of fun with the medical stories. It’s not just the hospital cases, it’s what happens because of them, fun, warmth, and unexpected moments between the characters.

The balance feels refreshing because the show never gets too heavy; instead, it mixes lighthearted storytelling with intriguing tracks that keep viewers curious.

That blend has been fun and creatively satisfying.On the experience of working with Iqbal Khan, Gulki JoshiIt’s been a wonderful experience working with Iqbal, Gulki and the entire team. It is also very professional and supportive at the same time. We have space to improvise, bounce ideas off each other and be part of scenes.On Diggy’s upcoming journeyWe are going to get to see more of Diggy in upcoming episodes. There are some interesting developments with him and the people around him, but viewers will have to wait and watch to see how everything unfolds.