MUMBAI: Anushka Merchande is seen playing the character of Mini Joshi in Nilanjana Purkayasstha and Herumb Khot’s Chikoo- Yeh Ishq Nachaye. The actor is aware of the success of Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei and therefore the pressure of expectation in the second season of the show.
“I’m excited as well as nervous. I do feel that the kids pre-leap have done a great job and we all are doing our best for the show. I believe that the show will do well and hope for the best,” she says.
On how much she relates to her character, Anushka adds, “In real life I’m actually a very jolly person and a bit different from Mini. But I love to take up challenges and give my best to every character that I play. Her attitude, style and doing things her way is what attracted me to the role.
Happy to work with showmakers Nilanjana and Herumb, the actor feels grateful that they have trusted her with the role. “It’s a great opportunity that Nilanjana ma’am and Herumb sir gave me. They are very encouraging and positive. I'm very fortunate to work with them,” she adds.
The show will talk about the concerning topic of body-shaming and spread the message of body positivity. “Body shaming is really a very serious matter that needs to be highlighted. I do feel portraying such content will actually help our audience understand the matter better and they will be able to connect with the narrative. Body shaming does affect one’s mental health. It makes the person facing it feel insecure, not good enough and is a huge blow to their self-esteem and confidence. We need to create awareness around the topic,” she says.