Karishma Sawant is the lucky girl who gets to play one of the new generation leads in Star Plus’ long-running show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The show produced by Rajan Shahi’s Director’s Kut has gone in for the big Season 3 with respect to its generation leaps.
For Karishma who plays the role of Arohi, the daughter of Kartik (Mohsin Khan) and Sirat (Shivangi Joshi), it is a big debut on TV.
In a candid chat, Karishma talks about her role, the show and the dream debut that she has got with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
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Tell us something about your character in the show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai?
Arohi is a girl who puts herself first and believes in herself and her dreams above anything else. The character feels a lot. She has a rollercoaster of emotions inside of her. My role on the show is very realistic. It’s about how we really are most of the times in our lives. Her
extremities are something that attracts me to her. If we try and empathize with her, we will all be able to relate to her in some or the other way.
After having a successful acting career in the Aviation industry, what inspired you to take up this Hindi TV Show?
I have been a lifelong enthusiast of the acting industry. I grew up watching a lot of Hindi movies and shows, hoping to be a part of them someday. I think it’s the love and passion I have for acting that has got me here.
Tell us about the bond you share with your co-star Pranali Rathod and Harshad Chopda?
Pranali is like a sister to me. I have been away from my family due to hectic schedules and outdoor shoots and spending so much time with both Pranali and Harshad has only made our bond stronger. They are both extremely inspiring and I get to learn a lot from them on the sets each day.
How do you view the Hindi Television Industry? What excites you to be a part of this new fraternity?
This Hindi Television Industry is brim-full of talent and versatility. Stepping in here means opening doors to new learnings and opportunities. I am immensely thrilled and grateful to have received such a warm welcome in the industry and am eagerly looking forward to all that this new journey has to offer.
What is in store for the audience from the show?
How much ever we have shot has been amazing. It goes without saying that this show has everybody’s heart. Being a part of it makes me feel honoured and respected. It is like living your dream. Family is all we have in this world. It is the greatest joy. Big or small, every
member of the family has their role to play which is very well showcased by Rajan Sir; so a sense of family and comfort is what you can expect out of the show. Moreover, the journey of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has been witnessed by all of us, so we know for sure that it will
always keep the audiences glued to the screen, no matter what.
Tell us your experience working with Rajan Shahi?
What else could I have asked for! I was blessed with the opportunity to work with the best producer and the production house, so early on in my career and I couldn’t be more grateful. The transparency and the platform to learn so much every day, simply makes a person fall in love with their work.