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Bakaiti is a heartwarming tale centered around the Kataria family, who stand by each other through life’s ups and downs. At a time when audiences are drawn to simple, emotionally rich narratives, Bakaiti beautifully captures that sentiment. Directed by Amit Gupta, the series has received a highly positive response from viewers.
The lead actors—Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chaddha, and Aditya Shukla—recently spoke to us about their roles, filming experiences, and the essence of the story. Here are some key excerpts from that conversation:
Tell us about the characters you’ve portrayed in the series — their personalities, mindsets, and why they were special to you?
Rajesh Tailang – In Bakaiti, I play an advocate named Sanjay Kataria. I usually get serious roles, but Kataria belongs to a very different world—he’s narrow-minded and believes he's always right. That complexity really intrigued me.
Sheeba Chaddha – I play Sushma, a housewife. I liked her character because she thinks beyond household chores. She aspires to be financially independent, and her kids encourage her in that journey.
Aditya Shukla – My character’s name is Bharat, but everyone calls him Bantu. He’s funny, outspoken, and loves teasing his sister. I find him very relatable.
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When you decided to pursue acting as a career, how did your family respond? Were they supportive from the beginning, or was there hesitation?
Rajesh Tailang – I received a lot of support from home right from the start. Just like a family supports a child preparing for engineering, my family expected me to work hard at acting. Their encouragement and belief in my talent motivated me to give it my best.
Has it ever happened that people had a certain perception of you, but after meeting you, their opinion changed completely?
Sheeba Chaddha – People often think I’m very strict or serious, but after meeting me, they’re surprised and say, “Oh, you’re not like that at all!” Similarly, with Rajesh ji, people expect him to be very serious, but he’s actually the complete opposite.
Why do people say comedy is one of the most difficult genres in acting?
Rajesh Tailang – Comedy is definitely the toughest genre because you can’t fake it. With drama, you can sometimes fake intensity or cover up with music, but with comedy, either the timing works or it doesn’t. I've noticed that good comedians usually have a great sense of rhythm—almost like musicality.
When you’re on set with such senior actors, who do you rely on for validation—your own instincts, the director’s feedback, or fellow actors’ reactions?
Aditya Shukla – Working with such seasoned actors is a big deal for me, and Bakaiti is my first major role with them. I used to take feedback from my elder brother and always sought guidance from our director, Amit sir. Sometimes I’d doubt myself, and I’d talk to him for clarity. Whatever feedback I received, I try to incorporate it into my future performances.
While growing up, was there a belief at home that acting wasn’t a viable career path and you should pursue something more conventional?
Sheeba Chaddha – I come from a typical middle-class business family where acting wasn’t even considered an option. But in our household, there were no regressive ideas like restricting girls to domestic roles. My mother was a working woman, and I knew from a young age that I wanted to be financially independent.
Do you watch your performance on the monitor after a take to evaluate yourself?
Rajesh Tailang – I rarely watch the monitor—only for technical reasons. Otherwise, I don’t feel the need. A theatre actor once said, “In theatre, we can’t see ourselves perform, but we know deep down how it went.” I apply that same logic on set. You can feel it when a scene goes well, so constant reviewing isn’t necessary.
You also make Instagram reels. Does that experience help you with long-format projects in any way?
Aditya Shukla – Yes, making reels helped me shed my inhibitions. But short-form and long-form formats are very different. In reels, you do everything yourself—acting, shooting, even lighting. On a set, everything is divided by departments, so I can just focus on the acting part.
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