Jayati Bhatia On The Challenge Of Playing A Negative Role

MUMBAI- Actress Jayati Bhatia has opened up about the challenges of portraying the manipulative and negative Sharda, aka Shalini Batra, in the Zee TV show ‘Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile’, saying that remaining in the character’s dark mindset for long hours every day has tested her as a performer.

Speaking about playing the character for over one-and-a-half years, Jayati said, “Playing Sharda, aka Shalini Batra, for over one and a half years has been one of the most challenging yet fulfilling journeys of my career. With every twist in the story, Sharda’s negativity has only grown, and staying in that headspace for 12–14 hours a day pushes me as an actor.”

The actress said she consciously separates herself from the character once shooting ends.

“But the moment I pack up, I make it a point to leave Sharda on the sets and become Jayati again. My co-stars have always understood that Sharda is just a character, so off-screen we’re constantly laughing and enjoying each other’s company,” she said.

Jayati also said she views criticism directed at her on-screen character as validation of her performance.

“As for the audience, when they get angry with Sharda or criticize her actions, I take it as a compliment because it means they’ve completely accepted me in the role. I never take those reactions personally. Instead, they motivate me to portray Sharda with even more conviction and honesty. For me, that’s the biggest reward of playing a powerful negative character,” she added. (IANS)