Pankit Thakker: I'm lucky that I made a comeback on TV as a doctor in Dill Mill Gayye

On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day Actor

Pankit Thakker

, currently seen in ‘Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha’, recalls playing a doctor onscreen in popular show

Dill Mill Gayye

.

The actor, who essayed Dr.

Atul Joshi

in medical drama Dill Mill Gayye says he feels lucky to be relaunched in a doctor role after Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii. He adds, “Playing doctor has been a life changing experience for me. I'm lucky that the show has relaunched me and has given me a great opportunity. Even today people remember me for my character in the show. I became more responsible and understood how doctors are the divine power on

earth

. I wish our doctor enjoy so much of happiness and keeps smiling in their life as they fill in patient’s life.”

He says, “There’s no better time than now to take a minute to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of all the doctors. Doctors today are all on the frontlines of a war against COVID-19. They are fighting the battle against an enemy that can’t even be seen by the naked eye, so that we can stay safe at home. Many doctors and nurses are coming out of retirement to join this fight as well. They have turn out God or the magical powers on earth today. I’m proud to have acted as a doctor on television screen.”

National Doctor's Day is observed today (July 1) in India on. The date marks the birth and death anniversary of a renowned physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr. Bidhan

Chandra Roy

. The day is celebrated to acknowledge the important contribution of doctors and physicians, and thank them for their relentless service to humanity.