{"id":105158,"date":"2026-04-20T06:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/tushar-kumars-love-pariksha-releases-melbourne-based-actor-expands-into-politics\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T06:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:49:11","slug":"tushar-kumars-love-pariksha-releases-melbourne-based-actor-expands-into-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/tushar-kumars-love-pariksha-releases-melbourne-based-actor-expands-into-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Tushar Kumar\u2019s \u2018Love Pariksha\u2019 Releases; Melbourne-Based Actor Expands Into Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18:<\/strong> Melbourne-based actor Tushar Kumar\u2019s latest OTT short film Love Pariksha, directed by Rajiv S. Ruia, has been released, marking an important step in his evolving acting career. Tushar delivers a more layered performance, earning attention for his natural screen presence and emotional depth.<\/p>\n<p>The indie romantic drama explores modern relationships and has been appreciated for its relatable storytelling and engaging narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Before stepping into films, Tushar built a strong presence in the music industry, featuring in multiple projects under Zee Music Company. His appearances in popular tracks like Teri Yaad, Shukar Allah, and Dharke Re Dharke Dil have gained significant audience appreciation. Notably, his Zee Music video alongside actress Vindhya Tiwari received widespread praise.<\/p>\n<p>He has also featured in several MSR music productions, including Tera Jism and Aawaragi, further strengthening his position as a recognizable face in the music video space. In Australia, Tushar is well known, having appeared in more than a dozen TV commercials and advertising campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>His previous film, Dastak, was also well received by audiences, adding to his growing body of work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PNN-2026-04-18T152654692.jpg\" alt=\"Tushar Kumar\" class=\"wp-image-74245\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Beyond entertainment, Tushar Kumar is now stepping into mainstream politics. He is set to contest the 2026 Australian state elections as a Greens candidate, marking a significant transition into public life.<\/p>\n<p>With Love Pariksha, Tushar Kumar begins a new chapter, balancing cinema and politics as his journey continues to gain momentum both on-screen and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KocqMI7wVFk?si=K2sxgtf0Nd_Q0FR6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/KocqMI7wVFk?si=K2sxgtf0Nd_Q0FR6 <\/a>for further details.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18: Melbourne-based actor Tushar Kumar\u2019s latest OTT short film Love Pariksha, directed by Rajiv S. Ruia, has been released, marking an important step in his evolving acting career. Tushar delivers a more layered performance, earning attention for his natural screen presence and emotional depth. 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