Astha Agarwal the talented actress who is known for her portrayal in the TV show Kya Haal, Mister Panchal is presently having a whale of a time being part of the popular show Imlie on Star Plus.
Playing the role of Nidhi Tripathi, Astha is not only learning a lot but is also blessed to be with the best of the cast and crew.
Says Astha, “The concept of Imlie is very fresh. This is not the typical saas-bahu drama. Imlie is inspired from Ishti Kutum, but I guess the pace of Imlie is much more. I have seen few episodes of Ishti Kutum, but that show aired 5-6 years back. Our show is modified as per the requirements and the taste prevalent in the present time, is what I have been given to understand.”
Talking about her character Nidhi, Astha states, “Nidhi is very much like me. I need not act a lot for the role. I react as I would react in a given real-life situation. I am this always-excited person and it is the same with Nidhi. It is fun playing the role.”
Ask her about the selling factors in the show and she is quick to say, “As I said, this is not the typical saas-bahu drama. Also, there are no negative vibe characters on the show. Even Satyakam is not a villain. He has grey shades to his character, but he is not an overall bad guy. Nobody harms anyone. Even in the Tripathi family, there is no internal politics between the ladies. The only fact is that Anu Aunty (Malini’s mother) is very rigid. But she has own reason for being over-protective towards her daughter. She is not negative at all. She does not want her daughter to go through whatever she has gone through.”
“Our screenplay is so beautiful that we understand what we have to do so very well. And we always put in some impromptu reactions which always come out nicely.”
The bond of the Tripathi family members with Imlie is being shown beautifully. Astha says, “Yes, the scenes are written so very wonderful that we all perform so naturally. The cute mistakes that Imlie does and her reactions are so very cute to watch. Imlie is like a doll in the house; so she is loved by all in the Tripathi family.”
Astha Agarwal is known on the set of Imlie to be the one who can create enjoyable BTS moments. “Yes, it is a trend that is followed on the set now. Whoever does not have scenes to shoot and is free, will want to be in Nidhi’s room. The reels that get shot in my room are so amazing. We sing, dance, play pranks, and viewers look forward to the BTS moments.”
Who is the major prankster on the set? “No doubt, it is Sumbul Touqeer. She is a kid and she enjoys her time whenever she is free. Having said this, she keeps busy as she is required for mostly all the scenes.”
The TRP of the show rocks and you are already in the Number 2 slot. “Yes, the numbers have really motivated us to work harder. You can find the cast and crew in an excited state always, ever ready to give their best.”
“This is just the beginning. Imlie touchwood should have a long run. We only request our viewers to keep watching Imlie.”