Exclusive: Mohit Malhotra gets candid about surviving summers and childhood nostalgia

TV actor Mohit Malhotra, known for his roles in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Sasural Genda Phool, Jamai Raja, Bhagya Lakshmi, Naagin, and Daayan, opened up about how summers shape his mood, energy, and memories. The actor, who first gained popularity on Splitsvilla 2 before making his Bollywood debut with Vikram Bhatt’s Hacked, shared that for him, the season is as much about slowing down as it is about surviving the heat.Recalling his growing-up years in Delhi, Malhotra said the season had a distinct vibe. “Delhi summers had their own vibe growing up. I remember school vacations, endless cricket sessions on the ground right in front of the house, coming back completely exhausted, and then somehow going back out again in the evening.”He added that the simplicity of those days still sticks with him. “There was something very uncomplicated about those days. No phones, no constant distractions… just genuine excitement over the smallest things.”On how the season affects him now, the actor admitted it can be physically draining but carries a certain lightness. “Yeah, I think every season affects you differently. Summers can feel slightly draining physically… especially with hectic schedules… but weirdly, they also carry a certain lightness to them.”For him, the longer days, evening drives, vacations, mangoes, and childhood nostalgia all contribute to a shift in mood. “I think summers make people a little more emotional without them even noticing it.”When asked what advice he’d give fans, Malhotra kept it simple and practical. “Don’t ignore rest just because you’re busy. Everyone talks about productivity, but in this heat, listening to your body is equally important. Hydrate properly, sleep well, slow down when needed.” He summed it up with a reminder to enjoy the season instead of rushing through it: “And honestly… summer feels much better when you stop trying to rush through it and actually enjoy parts of it.”