Actress Garvita Sadhwani, who plays the role of Ruhi in Rajan Shahi’s Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, says that she is ecstatic to be part of such a big project. She adds that people can relate to the show, and that is why it has been running successfully since so many years.
“I believe when it comes to the show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, it has a very large legacy. It is all about emotions and relationships. What I think resonates most beautifully with the audience till date is that it portrays all kinds of relationships, the ups and downs that are often seen in families, resentment, and jealousy, everything is portrayed very honestly. I think this is the most real part of the show, and also the part that connects with the audience,” she says.
Talking about her character, she adds, “I think Ruhi, as a character, is very compicated, with a lot of layers. Whether she does something wrong or right, she is all heart. She speaks from the heart and somewhere, at many points, it’s evident by the way she emotes on screen. There’s also a lingering sense of loss. She has so many shades. In terms of drama, in terms of a daily soap, it is a very dramatic and expressive character. There are quite a few surprises because of Ruhi’s history, she has been very pampered by her mother and her father, but she has had her share of struggles too. When a person has trauma, they are quite unpredictable and so is Ruhi. She is very unpredictable.” Her family is also thrilled to see her in the show, she says, adding, “I think my family was really happy when I got the show. Even now, they all watch the show together. My sister and my brother-in-law, who live in the US, also watch it. Even my extended family, everybody was super proud I got the show. I got so many calls. Even though I have done shows before this, but being part of this show was very, very huge, and for my family. They are my biggest supporters. My sister is the reason why I got into the industry. When she saw myself on the poster, I think she got very emotional.”
Talking about the social media following of the show, she says, “I think Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is one show where I have realised the power of social media. I realised that not all TV shows have this kind of following, this show has next level following. Within a week of entering the show, I could feel the difference. People might have seen your work earlier; but it’s being discussed at a different level. After my first few episodes, I was replacing someone else, then also the acceptance was there. Everybody was loving my work, calling me a good actor, giving me a lot of validation. It was so overwhelming at the end of the day as an actor you need validation. So, when people are saying good things, it feels really amazing. And the fan following of this show, I would like to say that, they are the big reason that this show is still running because these people are so loyal, they watch the show with so much love, and they are equally critical. I respect all of that and even if there will be a small change, there will be a whole discussion. And I think that’s what makes the people so interested and curious to know what will happen next.”
