Meet the beautiful girl playing Himmat Singh's daughter in Special Ops, she was in Kota Factory, Yeh Meri Family; Her name is…
Played by Revathi Pillai, Pari might have limited screen time, but her character triggers a twist that changes everything. A box full of secrets, a moment of confrontation, and a stunned daughter, her scene hits hard, especially when it ties so closely to Himmat's emotional core. Revathi Pillai on her journey
Off-screen, Revathi's story is quietly inspiring. In an interview with TellyChakkar, she recalled how she once lied to friends just to attend auditions. 'I told them I was going to a relative's wedding,' she laughed. What began with small lies is now a growing filmography.
'I'm no one. I'm nothing right now… I don't even know how I can call myself an actor. That title belongs to those who're seen on the big screen,' she said humbly. Why is she suddenly trending?
After Special Ops 2 dropped, Reddit threads and fan pages lit up, trying to find out who played Himmat Singh's daughter. Many were surprised to learn it was the same actor who played Vartika in Kota Factory.
Revathi, born on June 5, 2002, may be Malayali by roots, but she grew up in Maharashtra. At just 23, she has worked in Yeh Meri Family, The Interns, Jab We Matched, and even Malayalam cinema. She's already built a decent resume and over a million followers on Instagram. What was her family's take on acting?
Interestingly, acting wasn't always encouraged at home. Her father hoped she'd pursue a corporate career instead. 'He wanted me to act just as a hobby,' she revealed.
But Revathi followed her instincts, and her quiet persistence is paying off. About Pari's character
In Special Ops 2, Pari isn't just Himmat Singh's daughter; she's the narrative crack that lets emotion pour in. Her discovery changes the pace of the show, pulling the audience into Himmat's personal life in a way never seen before.
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