Actor Rajat Verma, who plays Ratan Vyas in Shemaroo Umang’s hit show Jamuniya, shares heartfelt stories from his mango-filled childhood summers.
Summer Nostalgia with a Fruity Twist
Summer in India is incomplete without mangoes. For Rajat Verma, the fruit isn’t just seasonal—it’s deeply personal. “Mango brings a bundle of memories and emotions for me,” he says. “It’s rightly called the king of fruits.”
Every bite takes him back to school vacations spent at his grandparents’ home. Long days, family time, and, of course, endless mangoes.
Evenings Full of Stories and Sweetness
Rajat recalls warm evenings when the whole family came together. “My grandfather used to bring home a big carton of mangoes. We’d sit with a tub full of them and enjoy the fruit while he told us stories,” he shares. “Those moments still live in my heart.”
The First Taste: From Doubt to Delight
His first mango memory is a sweet surprise. “I didn’t like it at first,” Rajat admits. “But then I tried raw mango with salt—it was tangy and tasty! Later, my nani fed me ripe mangoes with a spoon. That’s when I truly fell in love.”
Langda vs. Alphonso: A Sweet Dilemma
When it comes to favorites, Rajat is clear. “Langda and Alphonso are my top picks. Langda has the perfect sweet and tangy balance. Alphonso is juicy and pure indulgence.”
The Fruit That Feeds the Soul
For Rajat, mangoes are more than just a treat—they’re a slice of home and heart. “It’s the little things, like sitting together with family and eating mangoes, that stay with you forever,” he says.
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