How did she prepare for the role? Aarvika explains, “Honestly, I didn’t know how to prepare for such a role. But once I transformed my look through makeup, felt the character through costumes, and started shooting in the real locations of Kamathipura, I naturally began to feel Champa’s emotions. Shooting in Kamathipura was an experience I will never forget. Most of the scenes were shot on location, giving us a close look at the lives of prostitutes. We even saw people living that life while filming there. I stayed in the moment and played the role authentically. If I had prepared in advance, it wouldn’t have felt as real. What I felt on set, in that look, was genuine. Director Ravi Jadhav was my guiding light throughout the shooting.”

She adds, “To look weak and portray an HIV-positive person, I avoided eating and drinking water on set until my pack-up. My throat would stay dry, and I’d genuinely feel weak and restless—something that reflected on my face. I also avoided laughing much, as I wanted to stay in character. Despite all this, I truly enjoyed the shoot and learned that when you are hungry for good work, you can put everything aside and focus solely on perfecting your role.”

In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in OTT platforms in India. Sharing her thoughts on this, Aarvika says, “Chidiya Udd is streaming for free, so I feel more people have been able to watch and appreciate it. Every character performed exceptionally well, and streaming the series on a big platform like Amazon for free has helped us reach a wider audience.”

OTT shows and films often include bold scenes. Was Aarvika conscious of this while taking up the role of Champa in Chidiya Udd? She says, “I didn’t have any bold scenes because my character was HIV-positive and in a dying condition. In fact, after receiving the brief, I didn’t even think about bold scenes. As an actor, it’s essential to know your boundaries. With the variety of content being made today, it’s up to you to decide how far you want to go. I make sure to choose roles and content that my parents can proudly watch.”

Aarvika is thrilled with the positive response to her performance. She shares, “I’ve been receiving a lot of appreciation and best wishes. People sympathize with Champa but also question why she sold her best friend for drugs. I’m happy that my performance came across as real and natural. Some people even said that if Sayani Gupta had played the role, she would have performed similarly. Being compared to Sayani Gupta’s performance is a huge compliment for me.”

By Keerti Kadam

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Jackie Shroff, who has previously worked with Sikander Kher in the 2019 sleeper hit, Romeo Akbar Walter would be joining the cast of ‘Chidiya Udd’ along with Sikander Kher in the lead role. If sources are to be believed, the web-show reportedly has Sikandar playing one of the most challenging roles of his career, and it has him equally excited for the same.

The actor says, “Extremely excited for Chidiya Udd as it has an international feel and certainly looks like a show that will go far and wide and be worthy of a world audience. It was a very tricky tightrope to walk for all of us because with this show, we are trying to capitalize on a certain mass audience that the country has and also reach out to the global viewer. So there were certain dos and don’ts that came with the territory and we had to be careful with the tonality. I think we’ve hit the right blend of both sides. I am grateful to Harman and Vicky for providing me with this wonderful opportunity.”

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