‘This has always been Mumma's house': Step inside Urvashi Dholakia's home

Indian Express

25-06-2025

When we think of iconic villains, none come to mind as often or forcefully as Urvashi Dholakia's Komolika in Kasauti Zindagii Kay. But walk into her home, and you'll see—Komolika might've been icy, but Urvashi is all heart.
The madness begins before the door even opens. Farah Khan is already cracking jokes about Dilip's hairline, fish pakoras are on the agenda, and the vibe is pure fun. Urvashi greets them with her no-nonsense, warm energy: 'No no, no chappals—just come in.' That sums her up—relaxed, grounded, totally real.
Her home isn't staged or styled for the camera. It's a proper family home—where dogs bark, her twin boys tease each other, and someone's always either cooking or laughing. 'This has always been Mumma's house,' Urvashi shares, as her eyes soften for a moment. It's clear—this place holds generations of memories.
Farah's first reaction? 'Yeh ghar kitna acha hai, yaar!' It really is. It's not flashy—but it's full of warmth. Two dogs, Chai and Coffee, bounce around. The boys argue over who's the smarter twin.
In the kitchen, things get even more chaotic. Farah's whipping up her famous fish pakoras, Dilip is being roasted for using cornflour as a face pack, and nobody can find the onions. 'Main face pe bhi lagata hoon, madam!' Dilip says. 'Toh cheezein kahan se gayab ho rahi hain samajh aaya!' Farah shoots back.
Urvashi laughs at herself, rolls up her sleeves, and lets the mess happen.
The highlight though? Her mum joining them—sharp, honest, and effortlessly funny. When asked how Urvashi still looks so young, she replies without blinking: 'Khush raho. Stress mat lo.' Simple advice that probably works better than anything in a bottle.
There's something very special about watching a woman who's played a legendary vamp, standing in her no-frills kitchen, surrounded by noise, food, and family. It's a reminder that behind the smoky eyes and dramatic music, there's someone who just wants to make sure everyone's fed and happy.