‘Anandi’ who dared to replace Pratyusha on 'Balika Vadhu' speaks
As the Pratyusha Banerjee juggernaut rolls on towards life on a new TV serial on Star Plus, leaving the success and controversy of Colors’ 'Balika Vadhu' drenched in stardust, the character of Anandi still lives on.
If Toral Rasputra is to build a fan-base of her own, she would have surely achieved and accomplished more than any TV actress, simply because the backlash from Prats leaving the show (she played Anandi) has resulted in some serious collateral damage to Rasputra.
Pratyusha’s huge fan base has lashed out at Toral for not meeting their expectations or matching up to Prats while playing the character of Anandi.
In her first exclusive conversation post the ‘Bring Prats Back’ campaign, Toral reveals to Emirates24|7 the challenges she faces as ‘the new Anandi’.
"I am finding the role quite challenging as Anandi has become a household face and the character is very popular," says the 25-year old actor.
"There is pressure although now it is not as much as before and that is only because there is a lot of expectation. Pratyusha has done a great job as Anandi, hence, people are looking for something similar."
BV highlights the strong Indian culture and the importance of a joint a family. Hence, there are several characters from a grandmother to parents and in-laws.
Anandi is portrayed as the fine thread that binds the lot.
Toral says that Anandi has different shades and one needs to get into the soul of the character.
"I am learning about her relationship with the different people in her family and as each day passes I am able to understand these characters better."
As for the negative feedback, she says, "I have not received any negative response from my directors, in fact they are very supportive and keep guiding me accordingly.
“Even my family and friends have given me a positive feedback."
Pratyusha says she left the show due to its hectic schedule, but Toral is geared up and will leave no stone unturned to win over the audience.
"Anandi is a lovable character and I have just stepped into her shoes, hence I have to put in a little extra effort to get the feel and act in a particular manner the role requires. It does get hectic but helps me understand Anandi better," said Toral.
For all BV fans, Toral isn't going anywhere and promises to stick by the show.
"I have been watching this show for the past four-and-a-half years and have always wanted to be a part of it. I will not go anywhere leaving this," she said.
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