&TV’s comedy show ‘Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain’ has been entertaining people for years. Every character of this show has made a special place among the people. Talking about Anita sister-in-law, it would not be wrong to say that this character has added to the show. From today, TV actress Vidisha Srivastava will be seen entertaining you through this role. During a conversation with Live Hindustan, Vidisha Srivastava has spoken openly about the tremendous response she has received from the auditions for this role to the promos. Along with this, he has also shared many interesting things related to his acting career. Here are some excerpts from the conversation with Vidisha…
The audience of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai took time to accept Neha Pendse in the role of Anita Bhabhi after Saumya Tandon. All these things are going on in the mind that what will happen?
To be honest, I don’t feel any pressure right now. The kind of reaction people have come after the promo came out… I have seen things on social media, so far it is understood that people will soon accept me in the role of Anita Bhabhi. Yes, I have a huge responsibility towards this character, but I am not scared nor nervous about anything.
What kind of preparations have been done for the character of Anita Bhabhi? Is something going on in your mind?
Like I said, playing this character is a big responsibility. It is a very old character..People have also liked it a lot. I will try my best that as Vidisha… as an artist I can present Anita Bhabhi to the audience in a new way and will try my best to live up to the expectations of the people.
For a long time people were thinking that who will be chosen for the role of new Anita Bhabhi? How was the casting process? How did you enter this show?
My entry was very quick. I was called so I gave an audition and then got selected. Everything happened quickly. By the way, casting is a very big process. First you give mock test, look test is done and after that you get approval. In my case everything happened very quickly. Meaning I was on the set and there the result was known.
After the audition, what was going on in the mind whether it would happen or not…many such questions must have come in the mind at that time?
Yes look we are artists and our job is to give our best. Whether it will happen or not is a matter of later. First of all it is very important to be ready for everything. If it is good then it will not happen then we will look ahead and there are many other things. Yes, when the result of this show came, I will not lie.. I really liked it.
Saumya or Neha Pendse? Which of these two do you like more as Anita Bhabhi?
To be honest, I have not been able to watch a single episode of Neha Pendse. Before the audition, I had watched 2-3 episodes of Saumya Tandon. So it is a bit difficult to judge in such a situation but for now I have only seen Saumya Tandon as Anita Bhabhi, so I have liked her very much.
Vidisha You have also worked in South Industry. Having been a part of TV’s superhit show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.. How different do you find the big screen and TV?
Each medium has its own unique experience. People in South Industry are very professional. I got a lot of love in the TV industry. Both are quite different. They cannot be compared. I have learned a lot in both the places.
What are two things that Anita Bhabhi and Vidisha have in common?
Anita Bhabhi keeps herself fit and I also try to stay physically fit. Angry..no no…he is also from North and I am also from North. These two things are the same between us…. (laughs)
It’s your birthday next month, so have you done any planning? Will something special happen this time?
Due to the lockdown for the last 2 years, I have not been able to celebrate my birthday. This time, a month before the birthday, such a big gift has been received. Nothing special has been planned. Things will have to be seen according to the shooting schedule.. but yes new people have been found, so this time I will definitely celebrate the birthday with everyone.
In the end, what would you like to say to your fans?
I would like to tell my fans here that keep giving love like you guys have been giving because I need it very much at this time. Also, I will say the same to the viewers of ‘Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain’ who will see me now that I will leave no stone unturned to entertain you. Keep on loving me like you have given love to others. I will do my best to live up to your expectations.