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Time of India
7 days ago
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- Time of India
Jayati Bhatia of Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile: I want viewers yelling at the screen whenever Bua Ji makes a move
Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile has been captivating audiences with its tender yet turbulent tale of Raghav (Bharat Ahlawwat) and Reet (Ayushi Khurana). While their love story takes center stage, it is the undercurrent of manipulation and emotional politics stirred by Sharda Suryavanshi, better known as Bua Ji, that adds compelling texture to the narrative. Played with stunning nuance by brilliant veteran actor Jayati Bhatia, Bua Ji is not your typical antagonist. She's loving, loyal, at least on the surface, and deeply complex beneath it all. Jayati Bhatia, known for her strong theatre background and powerful television roles, brings a new kind of energy to the character of Bua Ji. To prepare for the role, she took inspiration from her own life and from famous plays like Shakespeare's Othello, especially the clever and manipulative character of Iago. But Bua Ji isn't just based on books or plays. Jayati added her own experiences and observations to shape the role. From suggesting subtle pauses to altering lines for sharper emotional impact, she has collaborated closely with the creative team to ensure Bua Ji doesn't fall into cliché but instead becomes a character audiences love to hate. Talking about her character, Jayati Bhatia shared, 'When I first read about Sharda Suryavanshi, I was immediately intrigued by her psychological depth. She doesn't think of herself as a negative person. In her mind, she's preserving the emotional order she has carefully built and Reet is a disruption to that. I found myself thinking of Iago, who operates under the illusion of loyalty, twisting the truth with such finesse that people believe him. That was my launchpad. I've met people in real life who will shower you with love and yet plot your downfall. I took that duality and applied it here. The warmth in Bua Ji isn't fake—it's just weaponised when needed.' She added, 'I want viewers to feel confused about her: Is she caring or controlling? Is she protecting Raghav, or isolating him? I want viewers to get so involved, they start yelling at the screen whenever Bua Ji makes a move—then I've done my job. As an actor, I don't want to just blend in—I want to make people feel something, even if that something is anger. I hope to become a household name to be hated, and I say that with pride because that's when I'll know I've truly done justice to the role. I truly hope the audience is enjoying it as much as I am.' As tensions rise between Raghav and Reet, and Bua Ji's quiet orchestration continues behind the scenes, viewers can expect even more riveting twists that test relationships and loyalties. Jayati Bhatia on Heeramandi, bond with Sonakshi Sinha, Sharmin Segal's trolling & Dipika Kakar's text
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
People still remember me as Mataji: Jayati Bhatia
Jayati Bhatia, a seasoned actress with three decades in showbiz, still approaches each role with the enthusiasm of a newcomer. She acknowledges that her portrayal of Mataji in Sasural Simar Ka remains a career highlight, with fans still addressing her by that name. Jayati Bhatia may have completed three decades in showbiz, but even today, she has the enthusiasm of a newcomer. The actress says, 'When I walk into a new set, I still get nervous because there's a certain expectation from me as a performer. Even though I have been working in the industry since 1997, I'm as excited about every role that I take up.' Jayati, who has done theatre and films, has been busy with TV shows in recent years. Talking about the one role, which made her a household name, she shares, 'In recent times, people remember my character Phatto from Heeramandi , but it's my role as Mataji in Sasural Simar Ka , which was a game-changer for me. Even today, people call me Mataji.' She adds, 'Sometimes people even call me Phatto, my character from Heeramandi. These roles are close to my heart, but those chapters are closed now and I'm looking forward to exploring new roles.' So, how did she react when the show was trolled for its daayan and makhi sequences? Jayati replies, 'When we first got the script, even we laughed, but as an actor, it is my job to shoot and make it believable. While some criticised it, the fact is that the show was doing well.'
