Ishita Ganguly: Like Ranveer's Khilji, Chamkili could be my turning point

Actress Ishita Ganguly who essays the role of Chamkili in the show Badi Haveli Ki Chhoti Thakurian said the character is the darkest and most complex character she has portrayed so farTalking about Chamkili she said ldquoChamkili isnrsquot the first negative role that came my waymdashIrsquove had similar offers in the past but I was hesitant because of the industryrsquos perception of antagonists you tend to be typecastrdquoShe said that the character of Chamkili was differentldquoShersquos like a coinmdashinnocent and softspoken in front of her husband and the villagers yet manipulative and menacing behind their backs Shersquos the darkest and most complex character Irsquove portrayed so farrdquoIshita said that stepping into her world has been both liberating and unsettling in the best possible way for the actressldquoCharacters like her donrsquot seek validation they provoke disturb and reflect uncomfortable truths And thatrsquos the beauty of it If people are reacting strongly even negatively I know Irsquom doing justice to herrdquoldquoJust like Ranveer Singh took on the role of Khilji in Padmaavat at the peak of his career sometimes playing the darkest characters can lead to the brightest futurerdquo she addedReflecting on her journey so far Ishita said ldquoI grew up in an artistic household surrounded by music and creativitymdashmy mother is a ghazal singer my brother plays the tabla and my sisterinlaw is a vocalistrdquoShe said that while the performing arts were always part of her environment acting wasnrsquot something she initially envisioned for herselfldquoIt was the grace elegance and strength of Madhuri Dixit and Rekha that first inspired me to dream Over the years this industry has shaped me deeplymdashit has taught me persistence resilience and how to find grace even in the face of uncertainty and rejection Every challenge has only made me strongerrdquo she saidWith over a decade of experience Ishita has some advice for those looking to enter the industryldquoTo anyone who dreams of being a part of this industry remember this success here isnrsquot just about talentmdashitrsquos about staying grounded during the highs and standing tall through the lows You have to be open to everythingmdashthe applause silence rejections breakthroughs Accept it all with grace humility and a strong sense of self Thatrsquos how you not just survive but truly growrdquoTalking about the show Chamkili now has a new partner in crime named Tapasya played by Mansi Sharma The show airs on Shemaroo UmangThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeveratOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params