“We’re family.” Soni Razdan opens up about playing Karisma Kapoor’s mother in ‘Brown’ and how it was easy for their real-life closeness.

Soni Razdan says working with Helen in ‘Brown’ has been a pleasant surprise as the veteran star’s comic timing keeps him laughing during scenes.

Soni Razdan said to work with: Helen: in ‘Brown’ turned out to be a pleasant surprise as the veteran star’s comic timing kept him laughing during the scenes. The ZEE5 crime thriller, directed by: Abhinay Deoalso helped Razdan form a warmer bond with: Karisma Kapoorwho played his daughter in the seven-episode series. Razdan says their real family connection made filming easier, while Helen’s presence added a lightness that reflected the intense performance.

Soni Razdan on working with Helen in ‘Brown’

Mid-Day reported that Razdan spoke about his experience with ‘Brown’ and recalled how the series gave him a strong role and an opportunity to work with Kapoor. He said, “I don’t remember if Brown’s shooting happened first or Ranbir [Kapoor] and Alia [Bhatt] marriage!”Razdan plays Janice, the mother of Kapoor’s Rita Brown. Talking about Kapoor, he said, “It was a pleasure working with him. [in making] it’s easy.”The actor also praised Helen, who will be seen in the series with Kapoor. Razdan called Helen’s comic timing a “revelation” and said one moment left her struggling to stay in character. The headline of the story quoted him as saying, “I can’t say my lines because I want to laugh.”

The cast of ‘Brown’ and Soni Razdan’s acting journey

‘Brown’ follows a crime thriller format and stars Kapoor in a central role. The series also featured Razdan and Helen, whose presence on screen drew attention from the cast during promotions. Razdan said that the show gave him the opportunity to work with a strong ensemble. He also reflects on why he continues to act. The veteran actor said that retirement feels unfair to performers who still have the energy and interest to work.His comments come as streaming shows continue to offer roles to actors across age groups. For Razdan, ‘Brown’ adds another role to a long career built on films, television, and digital projects. The series also marks a major screen return for Kapoor, who plays the lead in the thriller as Rita Brown. Razdan’s comments show how the cast’s off-screen comfort has shaped some of the experience of working on the show.