Prisha Dhatwalia: ‘Young girls, mothers, and working women tell me they see themselves in Bhavya'

Time of India

17-05-2025

Say goodbye to clichés, because
Meri Bhavya Life
is breaking all the rules. It's not the typical story of a plump girl waiting for a makeover or a prince. Instead, we meet Bhavya, a bold, confident,
plus-size architect
who knows she doesn't need fixing — it's the world's narrow mindset that needs the makeover. And guess what?
Prisha Dhatwalia
, in her acting debut, is absolutely ruling the conversation! Prisha's journey as Bhavya is inspiring viewers everywhere, with young girls, working women, and mothers all saying, "We finally see ourselves on screen!" In her own words, Prisha opens up about her experience of receiving rave reviews for her role, and how she's both humbled and energized by the overwhelming love.
Tell us about the show and what compelled you to say yes to it.
'Meri Bhavya Life' is the story of Bhavya, a bold, plus-size architect who knows she doesn't need to shrink to fit in the box. In a society quick to weigh people down with judgment, Bhavya rises with confidence, chasing big dreams instead of smaller inches. She wants acceptance, not approval; a partner who values her, not a project to change. When she crosses paths with Rishank, a fitness-obsessed man driven by his father's expectations and his own deep-rooted biases, sparks fly but so do stereotypes.
As he challenges her worth, Bhavya meets him head-on: unshaken, strong at the core, and her own loudest cheerleader.I was drawn to the character because she's unapologetically herself and It felt empowering to take on a role like hers, right at the start of my journey.
What do you think people have loved about your character Bhavya?
I think what has clicked with people, especially women, is that they see themselves in her.
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She's a gold medalist architect, runs her own firm, and uses humor to break the tension in any room. She represents every woman who's had to fight against society's narrow standards of beauty. Implicitly, she has been told that her worth is tied to how she looks, and yet, she stands tall, refuses to bend, and has a resilience that comes from within.
What viewers love about Bhavya is that she doesn't need anyone's validation to feel confident or worthy.
She's a character who makes it clear that real beauty is in owning who you are, and it's the world's perspective that needs to change, not the person.
What were your thoughts about having Sonakshi Sinha, Anshula Kapoor and Kiku Sharda champion the show's theme - body positivity?
As someone who has lived the reality of being a plus-size woman in a world that constantly edits your worth down to inches and kilos, watching Sonakshi Sinha, Anshula Kapoor, and Kiku Sharda come forward to champion body positivity with Meri Bhavya Life is heartening.
Each of them has faced public scrutiny in different ways, and yet, they own their stories with honesty and grace. Sonakshi has been relentlessly judged for her body despite her talent, and yet, she's never let that dim her fire.
Anshula's vulnerability and clarity about self-worth are inspiring. It was wonderful to hear Kiku Sharda talking about how he tunes out the trolls. When people like them speak up, it expands the universe of everyone who couldn't.
How do you feel about seeing your television debut garnering massive appreciation?
To see my television debut in Meri Bhavya Life receive this kind of love feels surreal—like a dream I didn't even dare to fully dream coming true. It's about visibility—real, authentic visibility for girls like me who've grown up never seeing themselves as the 'main character.' Growing up, I watched TV shows where characters who looked like me were either the punchline, the friend-zoned bestie, or the background blur.
Meri Bhavya Life flipped that. The messages I've been getting—from young girls, working women, even mothers—have left me speechless. They tell me, 'We finally see ourselves on screen.' And honestly, that is the most precious compliment I could receive. If this is how my journey begins, I can't wait to see how far we all go from here.
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