- Tell us something about the show. Spy Bahu’ is an incredibly unusual love story of a young spy named Sejal and Yohan, a suspected terrorist. The show follows the journey of a naïve yet resilient happy-go-lucky girl, whose life takes an adventurous turn, and she learns a dark truth about her past. She finds herself in a situation where she is asked to serve the country by a senior intelligence officer who recruits her to spy on Yohan Nanda and his family. In the twist of fate, they fall in love with each other but there is more to it than meets the eye. Both Sejal and Yohan are harboring secrets and are about to take a risk that will make or break their relationship.
- Tell us something about your character. I am playing the role of Sejal. She is a charmingly bubbly girl on the outside, but extremely focused on the inside. She gets assigned to spy on Yohan, which is where her life takes the most unexpected turn. The audience will deeply connect to Sejal’s relatable persona after watching her in action!
- Why did you choose this show? Spy Bahu has a strong storyline that not just aim to provide entertainment but also create an impact on the viewers. It has multiple layers to the plot, and I wanted to be part of this exciting show. Also, to reveal I have been longing to play a spy on screen for as long as I can remember; and this show has blessed me with a golden opportunity to fulfil my desire! As an actor, you’re always looking for opportunities that will test your skills and make you better, and ‘Spy Bahu’ has given me just that. The fact that Ashvini has teamed up with such a vibrant channel like COLORS for this show makes it even better!
- You are playing the role of a spy on the show, did you do any special preparation for this role?Essaying the role of a spy is extremely challenging. You must pay attention to the smallest of details to really capture the essence of a spy. To prepare for Sejal’s role, I have studied some of the most brilliant spy performances in existence. I gave special focus to their body language to get in the stride of a spy and eventually managed to get it right after relentless practising. I also had to take care of my fitness routine to look that kind of tough. I am ensuring to tick every box of the list that is required for me to do justice to this character!
- Kareena Kapoor Khan was seen revealing the first look of the show. How did you feel about that? Will we get to see more of her on the show? Kareena Kapoor Khan is not only one of the finest actors of Bollywood but has also been an inspiration to many actors including like me. When I was told she will be the part of ‘Spy Bahu’ promos, I started jumping with excitement! I am so glad that she unveiled our promo and boost our morale as we begin our new journey.
- How was the experience of shooting in Kashmir? fter roaming through the breath-taking mountains of Kashmir, I realised why it is called ‘heaven on earth’. Nature has gifted this place with the most beautiful culture and people which makes it even more special. I cherished every minute that I spent there and simply loved their local cuisine. I will never forget feeling the euphoria while filming in the glorious ranges of this place. I am so glad that our team managed to pick up the most beautiful locations in Kashmir that made our shooting experience exceptionally memorable!
- This will be the first time you will be seen on screen opposite Sehban Azim. How has it been shooting with him? This is the first time that I am working with Sehban, but it didn’t take me long to realise how passionate he is towards his work. Having a good connection with your co-stars is really important, and I am happy with the kind of rapport that we have built. He is a delightful person to be around and I am positive that our audience will enjoy our chemistry on screen.
- People are comparing the show to ‘Raazi’. What is your take on that? It does look like there can be few similarities of ‘Spy Bahu’ with this film, both of them are completely different concepts. The very nature of Sejal is poles apart from Alia Bhatt’s character in ‘Raazi’. The movie was based in the era of 1971 war, whereas ‘Spy Bahu’ revolvesaround present-day with the backdrop of Ahmedabad.
- What message do you want to give to our readers/viewers? ‘Spy Bahu’ is unlike any other show that we have ever seen on screen. It has a fantastic storyline that will get your hearts racing! It has been a while since we have witnessed a powerful spy drama on Indian television, and I strongly believe that ‘Spy Bahu’ will fill this void with its exceptional concept. I hope our viewers bless our show with their unwavering love and support as we begin our new innings!
