Talented actress Abhidnya Bhave is happy to be playing an integral part of Pavitra Rishta 2.0, which stars Shaheer Sheikh and Ankita Lokhande. The popular Zee TV show that saw the rise of Sushant Singh Rajput is being remade as a web-series, and will stream on ZEE5.
Abhidnya who has made name and fame in the Marathi circuit with TV shows Khulta Kali Khulena, Lagori-Maitri Returns, Tula Pahate Re, and many more will play an engaging role in Pavitra Rishta 2.0.
Says Abhidnya, “I think I could not have asked for a better project as my start in the Hindi web industry. I have been a fan of the show, and I see the curiosity that the upcoming series has already bagged. There is a big fan base for Pavitra Rishta. They will watch the series too.”
“The broad story of Pavitra Rishta is the same, but it has been developed to suit the 2021 era. So there are so many natural changes in characters and storyline. Being associated with such a big project is a blessing for me,” she adds.
Talking about migrating from the Marathi circuit to the Hindi circuit, the actress exclaims, “Marathi actors are always looked upon by any industry when it comes to acting or performance. They are somebody who are performers. When a Marathi actor performs, people only feel about what good a performer he/she is. Being a part of the Marathi industry for nine years, I feel proud to have been here, and done all of it that has come my way.”
“Earlier, the Hindi industry had a notion that good-looking people are needed for projects. But now, there is a sea change in the thought process. The Hindi industry is also looking for performers, and this is the reason why there is a sudden shift of many Marathi actors getting opportunities in the Hindi industry. It is glad to see that performance is given more weightage than looks.”
About her role, Abhidnya says, “I am playing Manjusha, who is Archana’s Bhabhi. There is a lot of depth to the character, she is grey but funny too. The chemistry between Archana and Manjusha will be interesting to watch, which is kind of hot and cold. But off the screen, we both gelled so very well. I got an amazing friend in Ankita Lokhande through the series.”
Remembering Sushant Singh Rajput, Abhidnya states, “Pavitra Rishta is and will always be Sushant’s baby. Everyone on the set has worked really hard. All of them wanted to give a good tribute to Sushant.”
Talking about Shaheer, the actress avers, “Shaheer Sheikh is very calm, super composed, so much into his work. He is very loyal to his work, and there is no end to it. If someone had to portray Manav as effortlessly as Sushant did, there was no better option than Shaheer Sheikh. I think he has done a fabulous job. His genuineness will certainly show on screen.”
Ask her about the kind of roles that attract her and Abhidnya quips, “Only those roles attract me which contribute to the project. I do not think of the length; as a performer, I hold on to the level of contribution that my character will give. Otherwise, I am not bothered about the dresses I wear, or how many scenes I am part of. I am in for performance-oriented roles.”
Abhidnya will want to prove herself in the Hindi industry. “I am looking forward to doing Hindi TV, Hindi web and Hindi films. I have already explored my industry, and now want to get into the Hindi industry. I really wish that I get opportunities that can make new benchmarks in my career. I am looking forward to creating a name for myself in the Hindi industry.”