I am just trying to avoid news, says 'Anupamaa' fame Nidhi shah who recently recovered from COVID

Just when we thought that we are over COVID, the second wave hit the country worse than the first one.

The COVID scare is still there and it's especially difficult for those who have experienced it first hand.

"Anupamaa" actress Nidhi Shah, who plays Kinjal in the show, recently recovered from COVID and talks to JYOTHI VENKATESH about how she is keeping herself positive, the show, and much more. Read on:

What sort of feedback are you getting for your portrayal of Kinjal?

They love the fact that Kinjal supports Anupamaa and guides her, obviously Anupamaa will never go on a wrong path but it’s a helping hand just to push somebody to do the right thing, like she just gives that push to Anupamaa to take one step forward.

I feel blessed that I am working in a show like 'Anupamaa'. The amount of DMs and love that I receive from the audience is countless.

I just love it when people come up to me and say that we just love your character you are so positive.

Kinjal has her own image she stands for what’s right. She is the girl of today’s generation.

Undoubtedly this has been shown in the show my character is educated, she works and takes care of her family, she standa for herself, for her self-respect comes first and I just love it when people watch the show and try to be like her.

The recent track is quite heartbreaking. What was your reaction when you heard the script?

When I got to know that Anupamaa is not well and that she has a tumour in her ovaries, I felt bad because as Kinjal I don’t want anything to happen to Anupamaa.

I want her to be healthy, happy and safe. But to entertain the audiences, we need to spice it up and some ups and down in the story is required too.

What should we expect next from Kinjal?

A) The main focus is on Anupamaa, Kavya, Vanraj and on Anupamaa’s health currently. Right now all you can expect from Kinjal is that she is always going to be their beside Anupamaa, she is going to support her family and do her best in whatever way she can.

You recently recovered from COVID. And even shot a scene on phone. Any extra precautions you are going to take once you go back on the set.

Yes, I am going to take extra precautions. I am going to be more careful health wise because post Covid your body falls weak and you tend to feel sleepy, so right now I am just hoping to get back to work soon and take extra care, sleep on time, eat proper food, wear my mask as much as I can and try to motivate people.

How are you keeping yourself positive?

I am just talking to my close ones daily on video call. I watch all the happy and funny shows on Netflix, and I try to listen to songs and dance on it.

I feel blessed that I am staying with my family and chilling with them. I am just trying to avoid news and I know it’s not good outside with all that is happening but I just tend to avoid it and focus on the good.

Rajan Shahi is giving his best to the show. How does it feel to be working with him?

Rajan Shahi is the best producer I have ever worked with. He is doing his level best and giving more than 100 percent to his team because it takes a lot to take care of the entire unit of not just one show but four shows.

He is taking care of everybody and has always been there for all of us through thick and thin, even if we felt sick.

He is trying to give the best to the audience and entertain them. I feel happy and blessed that I am doing such a wonderful show, and it’s all because of Rajan shahi. I thank him every day.