Actor Ashish Dixit lives his brahmachari role off-camera too!
In an industry where romantic chemistry often takes centre stage, actor
Ashish Dixit
is turning heads with his radical approach to playing a celibate husband. Currently seen as the lead in Pati Brahmachari, Dixit has taken method acting to a whole new level, enforcing a self-imposed 'no touching' rule on set.
'I'm fully living the part,' says Dixit, who plays Sooraj, a devout man bound by a vow of celibacy. 'I don't even touch the clothes, dupattas, phones, or accessories of my female co-actors. The role demands discipline, and I've made that my personal code.'
While celibate characters aren't new to Indian television, Pati Brahmachari offers a refreshingly nuanced portrayal. Sooraj may be married, but the love story is conveyed through silent glances, unsaid emotions, and intense inner conflict.
Insiders reveal the script deliberately avoids physical contact between the lead pair—and it remains uncertain whether the couple will touch at throughout the show.
'The love is real, but it's rooted in restraint,' Dixit explains. 'There are no dramatic falls, no sudden hugs or embraces. Sooraj is caught between his love for his wife and his loyalty to his father's strict ideals. It's emotionally layered and mentally demanding.'
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His commitment doesn't end when the cameras stop rolling. On set, crew members are briefed about his 'no-contact protocol', with assistant directors and junior artists instructed to maintain his space. Even during breaks, Dixit avoids casual interactions that could disrupt his character's energy.
'It's not about being antisocial,' he clarifies. 'It's about staying in the mental space the role requires. The audience can sense when you're being authentic—and I want to honour that.'
'Indian television has long relied on physicality to sell romance,' says Dixit. 'But this show dares to do something different. It explores whether two people can fall in love without ever touching—that's what drew me in.'
For Ashish Dixit, Pati Brahmachari isn't just another acting assignment—it's a complete immersion into the mind, body, and spirit of a man at war with his own desires.
And as audiences stay glued to the screen, one thing is clear: sometimes, the deepest connections don't require a single touch.
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