Khyaati Keswani Says Villainous Roles Are More Nuanced

MUMBAI, (IANS) – Khyati Keswani, who is essaying Amrita in ‘Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa’, says there are significant changes in the villainous roles over the years, and the depiction of antagonists has become more complex and layered.

Reflecting on the portrayals of the antagonists, Khyaati shared: “A hero is never truly a hero until there is a villain in his life. I have played negative characters in the past, but while shooting for the show ‘Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa’ I have realized how times have changed.”

“Villainous roles used to be very negative, where the character would purposely trouble the hero or the heroine. However, now they have become more nuanced, with grey shades. For example, in my ongoing show, whatever my character Amrita does is out of love for her son Kunal. So, there is no intention of troubling someone just for the sake of it,” she said.

She further added: “The mindset of viewers has evolved. They understand the psyche of the characters. In the past, people used to dislike actors who played negative roles, even in real life. However, nowadays, viewers can distinguish between reel life and real life. They appreciate and love us for the performances we deliver on-screen.”