'It's Very Give And Take': Sanvikaa On Her Bond With Panchayat Co-Star Jitendra

News18

04-08-2025

Talking about her much-discussed on-screen chemistry with Jitendra Kumar, Sanvikaa says it's something they never consciously worked on — and that's what makes it click. 'I think it's a very unsaid chemistry. It's a very give and take equation. We don't even talk much — just basic conversations, like 'how are you doing'. We don't rehearse too much, just align on set before a scene, and if something feels off during a take, we adjust then and there. It's very organic, not prepared. For me, it just feels naturally okay," she told us.
She also praised Jitendra as a co-star who made her feel at ease on set despite her being relatively new. 'He's amazing. Very supportive. He never made me feel I was working for the first time or that he has done so much work already. He never dominated, treated me with a lot of respect, and created a calm, supportive environment for me to perform. That's why our understanding shows on screen."
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We asked Sanvikaa whether she she relates to Rinki as a person. The actor admitted that she does see glimpses of herself in her character, but there also lies key differences. 'Yes, to some extent. I'm also shy, I don't speak much, and I'm strong-headed. But I'm more self-driven than Rinki. She's still very dependent on her parents, still finding her voice. I, on the other hand, always speak up when something feels wrong — though people often call it bhagavat (rebellion). But it's just my way of saying things. I'm polite, I give people multiple chances, but if things go too far and I'm not taken seriously, I can be fierce. I believe you should always address something that's wrong, otherwise people will keep walking over you," she said with quiet determination.
Sanvikaa also shared that while preparing for Rinki, she found herself thinking of her elder sister. 'I understood from the writers' briefing that Rinki lives in a chaotic world — her parents are hyper and always fighting — but she herself is calm, someone who takes a stand for what she feels is right, even against her loved ones. That reminded me of my sister. I've seen her all my life and found the character very similar to her. So it was easy to connect and draw inspiration from her — how she behaves, reacts, stands up for others," she recalled.
Was she always this person who stands up for herself and others? Sanvikaa reflected on her bygone days, 'Somewhere, yes. Even in college I was like this, but with lesser intensity. Over time, life and experiences taught me to be stronger. Every experience gives you a lesson — and it's a mix of who I am and what I've learnt along the way."
In fact, she also advises her friends the same. 'If you're not wrong, and something wrong is being done to you, at least address it. Otherwise people will keep seeing you as someone without a voice, and that pattern will repeat," she asserted.
Sanvikaa also shared an update on Panchayat 5. She said that writing is already in progress and the show is expected to go on floors by end of November or early nexr year.