A Stroke of Destiny: Landing the Role.
“Working behind the scenes connects you with countless people in the industry,” Anila muses. It was through one such connection that Shraddha Sohan Casting Company approached her for Let’s Meet. “Since I already play a TV actress in real life, slipping into this character felt effortless. My on-screen persona, too, is a television star, albeit with an intriguing twist—she’s entangled in an affair with the hero, and from there, the drama unfolds.”

The Challenge of Playing ‘Herself’.
Portraying a role that mirrors reality can sometimes be more demanding than embodying a fictional persona. “Films are more nuanced than television, where emotions are heightened and expressions are grander,” Anila explains. “But Ricky Sir gave me the liberty to explore my character fully, even encouraging me to infuse the dramatic flair reminiscent of Ekta Kapoor’s serials. The exaggerated makeup, the larger-than-life personality—it all came together beautifully. Adapting to cinema’s subtlety was an adjustment, but not an impossible one.”

Sisterhood on Set—or Lack Thereof.
Despite being part of a cast brimming with female energy, Anila reveals an interesting fact: “Not a single scene in the movie was shot together, so we never really crossed paths on set! Ironically, meeting everyone now, the camaraderie feels so real. It’s fascinating how energy aligns even without shared screen space.”

From the Backstage to the Spotlight: A Fated Journey.
Did she always dream of becoming an actress? Surprisingly, no. “Acting wasn’t even on my radar,” Anila confesses. “During my theatre days, I had firmly decided I wouldn’t pursue it. Watching actors face rejection after rejection as a creative professional only reinforced my belief that it wasn’t for me. But the universe had other plans. The pandemic changed everything, bringing me consecutive acting opportunities. Once you step in front of the camera, it becomes an addiction you can’t shake off. Even if someone offered me a stylist’s job today, I’d still choose being in front of the camera over working behind the scenes.”

A Dream Woven in Celluloid.
Making the transition from television to Bollywood is no small feat, and for Anila, it still feels surreal. “I feel incredibly blessed. Television gives you recognition, but seeing yourself on the big screen is an actor’s ultimate dream. That dream is now my reality, and it’s an indescribable feeling.”

A Stepping Stone, Not the Destination.
While Let’s Meet marks her foray into Bollywood, Anila views it as the first of many milestones. “This is definitely my dream debut, but it’s just the beginning. Every journey starts with small yet significant steps, and this film will always be special to me. That said, I’m eager to embrace bigger challenges ahead.”

Balancing Act: Television vs. Bollywood.
Does this mean she’s bidding adieu to television? “Not at all!” Anila exclaims. “I will continue to do television alongside films. Both mediums have their charm, and I see no reason to choose one over the other.”

From calling the shots behind the camera to owning her presence on screen, Anila Kharbanda’s journey is a testament to the unpredictable beauty of fate. And as she embarks on this new chapter, one thing is certain—her story is just getting started.

By Keerti Kadam

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Continuing the journey, Star Plus has once again ventured back into history and brought to their audience the most iconic epic saga, Chiranjeevi Hanuman: Ram Bhakti Rudra Shakti. The historic show’s extravaganza and magnificence will soon be experienced by the audience. The epic tale depicts Ram’s quest to rescue Sita from the clutches of Ravana with the help of the mighty Hanuman, and the show will highlight the journey of Lord Hanuman. It is a timeless drama that will help the viewers reminisce about the magnificence of the characters and the show from an epic and fresh perspective. The show Chiranjeevi Hanuman: Ram Bhakti Rudra Shakti will surely leave imprints of the characters in the audience’s hearts, and we could not agree more!

Chiranjeevi Hanuman: Ram Bhakti Rudra Shakti is all set to air on Star Plus.

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Taking to her social media, while expressing her joy on the same, she shares –

“Yeh Hai Chahatein!
2019 mein shuru huye chahaton ke iss safar ne kayi mod dekhe hain. Har mod par aapne Rudraksh aur Preesha ka saath diya. And now, I am super proud and excited to announce a new leap in this love saga- Ek nayaa mod jo iss kahani ko aur inn qirdaaron ko ek naye roop mein pesh karega. To kaisi hogi pyaar ki kahani 20 saalon ke baad?

Jaanne ke liye keep watching #YehHaiChahatein, Somvaar se Ravivaar, raat 10:30 baje, StarPlus par.”

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The promo presents the story of the new characters- Samrat and Nayantara, two very different personalities from different worlds, who meet each other by a twist of fate. Viewers will get to see never seen before avatars of their favourite actors- Sargun Kaur and Abrar Qazi who played Preesha and Rudraksh in the earlier season. It promises to be thrilling for sure!

‘Yeh Hai Chahatein’ premiered on 19 December 2019 on StarPlus. The show is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor.

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Khatija said her aim is to be part of good projects and play characters that would make her grow as a performer. “I thrive for that each time I audition, to give my 100 percent. I want to do my best, flourish and be recognized as an excellent performer,” she says. She believes an actor should pick up or reject a project as per their individual choice and not be worried about the outcome.

“You need to know what you want and what you don’t want to do, once you have that vision clear then nothing is against you. You have to be wise enough to choose your projects as per your priorities, it can be tricky sometimes if it’s a battle between survival vs career,” she says, adding she likes to play tough and strong women characters.

Talking about her process of getting into the skin a character, Khatija says, she likes to bring her own take and nuances to a character, however at the same time she is also director’s actor.

For Khatija it is not easy to get in and out of a character. “It takes me time and a million questions to reach there but I eventually do. I admire theatre actors as they can switch on and off in any minute,” he adds.

The actor, who has acted across all mediums – film, web and TV, says she has learnt lessons from her own mistakes. Sharing a piece of advice for newcomers, Khatija says they must remain focused and keep working hard.

“As an outsider it all seemed fascinating to me and I have made terrible choices but I have learnt and now I know what I want! Maybe god wants you to learn that way so you never ever make foolish choices,” she adds.

“Read, research, practice, everything is online, all the information needed is available. Just remain focused and keep working hard. Keep a small group of friends but make sure they are the right friends,” she suggests.

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However, the actor Upen is a familiar face on the web, on TV he was last seen in Pavitra Bhagya and Yeh Teri Galliyan. When asked about his character in Balaji Telefims’ Yeh Hai Chahatein, on Star Plus, Upen said that his character Rahul Arora is totally opposite from his famous innocent character Rajesh of Bhaukaal or Saqib of 377 AbNormal. Rahul Arora is a sophisticated rich competitive businessman who owns the top music production company, and the lead character Rudraksha (Abrar Qazi) is his only competition who seems to be a reason for Rahul’s only losses. So it is Rahul’s duty to get rid of this problem anyhow. Rahul is not a typical TV villain, he has a family. He has a wife, Neerja and he loves her a lot, but he is equally passionate about his business. The audience is getting to watch an entirely new flavor of a TV villain.

Upen Chauhan will soon be seen in the web horror film “Kaavya” in one of the primary roles with Amit Singh and Rashi Mal. He didn’t disclose more about this film.

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