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Gulf Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Surveen Chawla does not follow a set process to approach her characters
Actress Surveen Chawla, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming series 'Mandala Murders,' has said that she doesn't follow a process to get in and out of a character. The actress recently spoke with IANS, and said that while she doesn't have a process to approach a character, she makes sure to be 100% present mentally in the scene, and do justice to the truth of the moment. However, once the director calls for 'Cut,' the actress easily moves away from it. The actress told IANS, 'I don't have a process. And I don't take myself too seriously. I stopped taking myself too seriously, as Surveen, the person or as Surveen the actor, both. This happened over the course of time. Where I didn't understand the hoo-ha. Or the bubble that I had created in my mind about who I was. I feel it's so important to not have that world around you where you're so engrossed in that bubble. That you can't have a bird's eye view of who you really are. I honestly don't have a process of getting in. Or getting out of one'. The actress further mentioned that a character or a part has ever really lingered on with her after she is done, dusted, completed a part. She continued, 'I think my only process is to just internalise and familiarise myself with what is written on paper. To such a degree that it becomes like second nature. Rather first nature. And then second nature is when I go back home from the set. I think I'm very instinctive, spontaneous'. 'I just kind of get disconnected. There is no part that has hovered around my head. For me it's a job that when I'm at it, I'm just 100% present there', she added. Chawla recently opened up about her role in 'Criminal Justice Season 4,' calling her character Anju Nagpal the 'emotional core' of the series. Chawla shared that Anju is calm and composed on the outside but carries a storm within, making the character both challenging and deeply compelling to portray. In a recent interaction with IANS, the actress shared her thoughts on preparing for her roles and what drew her to the gripping narrative. Reflecting on her character in 'Criminal Justice 4,' Surveen stated, 'See, for me, Anju Nagpal, my character, is the emotional core, the epicentre, the emotional epicenter of the show. And I think she's calm; she's composed. She's in the midst of a storm but not letting it out, not letting it show. She's keeping it all suppressed inside of her.' 'And what drew me to the part, actually, was all of this and much more, which I can't reveal as we speak. But more than just the part, I think it's also the entire team, you know, with such fantastic actors like Pankaj ji, Zeeshan, Shweta, Mitaji, Barkha, and everybody on board.' Indo-Asian News Service
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Barkha Singh recalls Pankaj Tripathi's advice on sets of 'Criminal Justice 4': 'Tumhaare saath voh hua jo har actor...'
Barkha Singh, now playing lawyer Shivani Madhur in 'Criminal Justice 4', praised Pankaj Tripathi's support on set. He reassured her during a challenging scene, saying, 'tumhaare saath voh hua jo har actor ke saath hota hai,' encouraging her to leave mistakes on set and stay confident in her performance. Barkha Singh , known for her fun roles in web series, is now playing a serious lawyer named Shivani Madhur in 'Criminal Justice 4'. She talked about moving away from romantic roles and focusing on learning about the law for this part. Barkha also enjoyed working with stars Madhuri Dixit and Pankaj Tripathi . She trusts her instincts as her career changes and shares how she is growing from web series to more serious acting, with exciting plans ahead. Working with Pankaj Tripathi In an interview with Money Control, Barkha spoke about her experience working with Pankaj Tripathi, calling him "a gem of a person" and "a lot of fun." She explained that it took a couple of days to get used to working together, but he was friendly from day one, likely because he had also worked his way up in the industry. During the shoot of a murder scene, Barkha realized late that she could have performed a part differently, but it was too late to request a reshoot. Noticing her concern, Pankaj reassured her, saying, "tumhaare saath voh hua jo har actor ke saath hota hai," meaning that every actor experiences this. He advised her not to take the mistake home and reminded her that while she knew she could have done it another way, the audience wouldn't notice, and if the scene wasn't convincing, the director wouldn't have approved it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo This advice helped Barkha stay confident and focused during the shoot. About Criminal Justice 4 'Criminal Justice 4', titled Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, is the fourth season of the popular Indian legal drama franchise starring Pankaj Tripathi as the lawyer Madhav Mishra. The season premiered on May 29, 2025, on the OTT platform JioHotstar and consists of eight episodes released weekly. The story revolves around the murder of Roshni Saluja, with the investigation and courtroom drama focusing on her husband, Dr. Raj Nagpal, who is accused of the crime. The series has been praised for its gripping narrative and strong performances, especially by Tripathi. The finale episode, which reveals the true killer, was released on July 3, 2025.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Barkha Singh reveals disturbing email asking her to ‘compromise' for South Indian film role
Several actresses have opened up about their experiences with casting couch advances in the entertainment industry. Among them, Barkha Singh, praised for her role in 'Criminal Justice 4', recently recounted receiving an unusual casting couch offer through an email, shedding light on the constant challenges women face behind the scenes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Email Proposition In an interview with Hauterrfly, Barkha recalled receiving an email that asked her to 'compromise' for a role in a South Indian film. She explained that someone sent this message to her email, mentioning details such as the number of shooting days required and that her vitals should be at least 36, implying that compromise was necessary. The fact that this was put in writing indicated the sender was comfortable with the proposition. However, the sender did not specify with whom she was supposed to compromise. Incident Within This Decade She mentioned that the incident wasn't very old but had occurred within this decade. Barkha explained that although such things have happened, no one has ever confronted it directly. Because she is aware that this kind of situation exists, she remains very cautious and makes a strong effort to avoid getting into such circumstances. Barkha Singh's Current Projects In 'Criminal Justice: A Family Matter', Barkha Singh takes on the role of Shivani Mathur, an assistant lawyer. The show features notable actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, , , and Asha Negi in prominent roles. The series is currently streaming on JioHotstar. Apart from this, Barkha Singh stars in 'Lafangey – Sapne', 'Dosti', 'Duniya' alongside , , Anud Singh Dhaka, and Saloni Gaur. The series explores the lives of three childhood friends—Chaitanya, Rohan, and Kamlesh—as they face adulthood's challenges while nurturing their friendship and personal growth. The show streams on Amazon MX Player.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Barkha Singh recalls getting an email asking her to ‘compromise' for a project in South: ‘Naam nahi dala kiske saath…'
Many female actors have previously spoken about encountering the casting couch in the film industry. Actor Barkha Singh, who is currently receiving praise for her performance in the web series Criminal Justice 4, recently shared her own experience. In an interview with Hauterrfly, Barkha revealed that she once received a bizarre casting couch proposition via email. Barkha Dutt talked about her casting couch experience. Calling it a gutsy move, Barkha recalled how she once received an email asking her to 'compromise' for a role in a South Indian film. She said, "Someone put it on my email. I think it was something for the South, and I have a proof where this person was like, 'These many shoot days required, and the vitals should be at least 36; compromise is required'. You are giving it in writing means you are so okay with it. Naam nahi dala ki kiske saath compromise (He didn't mention a name with whom I had to compromise)." She further added that it wasn't a very old incident, but something that happened within this decade. The actor continued, "Yeah, so like this is what has happened, but no one has said it in the face. But I think I also — because I know this exists — and I'm very wary of it. So, like, I try very hard to not get only in those situations." Barkha Singh's recent work Barkha plays the role of assistant lawyer Shivani Mathur in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter. The series also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Khushboo Atre, and Asha Negi, among others in key roles. It is available to stream on JioHotstar. In addition to this, the actor is also part of another show, Lafangey – Sapne, Dosti, Duniya, which features Harsh Beniwal, Gagan Arora, Anud Singh Dhaka, and Saloni Gaur in lead roles. The show follows the story of three childhood friends — Chaitanya, Rohan, and Kamlesh — as they embark on individual journeys, navigating the complexities of adulthood while cherishing their enduring friendship and personal growth. It is available to watch on Amazon MX Player.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Criminal Justice' Season 4: Where and when to watch the series ahead of the finale
Ahead of the series finale of 'Criminal Justice: A Family Matter' the next episode is all set to release. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this second-last episode, especially after it was confirmed that the series will end with a grand, blockbuster finale. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The makers have kept the suspense going by not revealing the main villain so far, making fans anticipate a big twist in the finale. All Eyes on Madhav Mishra While many clues point towards Ira Nagpal, there's still a chance that Anju could be the real killer in Season 4. With time running out, many have been waiting to see if Madhav Mishra can crack the case. This season hasn't been easy for him, but it is believed he'll find a way to solve it in the end. An industry source earlier spoke to Filmibeat and shared an update about Criminal Justice Season 4 's final episode. He said, "As Criminal Justice 4 episodes 1-6 have received a mind-boggling response on the platform, the network is excited to premiere the seventh episode of the crime legal drama soon." Criminal Justice 4 Tops Streaming Charts 'Criminal Justice 4', has been putting up a strong performance which has become the number-one show across its streaming platform. Sources told the portal, "It was clear from the beginning that the web series would have a blockbuster grand finale episode in July 2025." The seventh episode was released on June 26 at 12 AM, as per schedule. Criminal Justice - Official Trailer
