Samriddhi Speaks Out: Anita vs Maera Drama and Bullying on Chhoriyan Chali Gaon

Samriddhi Mehra, known as “Chinky Minky,” shines on Chhoriyan Chali Gaon. She shares her journey, challenges, and experiences with co-contestants Anita Hassanandani and Maera Mishra in an exclusive chat.

By Shilpa Nalamwar 07 Oct 2025 in Interview

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Samriddhi Speaks Out Anita vs Maera Drama and Bullying on Chhoriyan Chali Gaon

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Reality show Chhoriyan Chali Gaon connected viewers to the simplicity, struggles, and emotions of village life. Samriddhi Mehra, one of the top contestants of the show, popularly known as one half of the twin duo “Chinky Minky,” not only completed difficult tasks but also won the hearts of viewers with her simplicity and confidence. In an exclusive conversation with Mayapuri journalist Shilpa Nalmawar, Samriddhi shared her experiences on the show, the differences and bullying incidents involving Anita Hassanandani and Maera Mishra, and her personal journey.

Anita Hassanandani and Maera Mishra

How was your journey on the show?

I was really entertained because this whole journey was very unexpected for me. I never thought we would get a chance to go to a village and experience that life. Experiencing the village lifestyle was really fun, and I was entertained even by the catfights among the girls. I had no idea about my own strength. Every time I completed a task, it felt like passing an exam. And when the results were good, it felt amazing.

The tasks on the show were quite tough. Which one was the most difficult for you?

At first, I thought the show wouldn’t be so hard. But within just 2–3 days, I realized how much was going on. It felt like a whole month had passed. No time to sleep, no time to eat—every day required hard work. The toughest tasks for me were the kabaddi task and the Agni Pariksha (Fire Test), because I am very scared of fire. But I managed to do them.

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You mentioned that Maera Mishra got some favors during the show. Could you elaborate on that?

Yes, absolutely. That really upset me. Something seemed unfair, like in the last Mumbai test, suddenly a ‘grandmother’ was there for Maera. The day before, my grandmother and Surabhi’s grandmother were sick, and no grandmother came for us from the village. Our task completely depended on our grandmothers, and since ours were sick, we were eliminated. But a new grandmother came for Maera. I felt it was a bit unfair. At that moment, we decided that neither of us would play. Then I personally decided to step aside so that my sister Surabhi could advance. When she reached the Top 3, I felt my sacrifice was successful.

Anita Hassanandani

What would you like to say about the winner, Anita Hassanandani?

I am very happy because I feel our lobby won. Anita di was very nice. Those who bullied us—Krishna, Erica Fernandes, and Maera—said a lot of negative things. We never said anything bad about anyone, yet people kept talking about us: ‘These are the twin sisters.’ Yes, we are twins, so what’s our fault? If God made us this way, is it our mistake?

How did the conflict with Maera start?

The conflicts started from the moment Maera joined the show. She would listen to everyone’s words and then use them at her own convenience. I had already warned Anita ji and Dolly about her, but they trusted her. Later, when something went wrong with Anita ji too, they realized we were right. I feel bad for Maera because I don’t know why she did that. Maybe that’s just her nature. First, she played the victim card, then suddenly her personality completely changed.

Shilpa Nalamwar with sammridhi

After the show, who have you stayed close with?

I am very close to Sumukhi, Anjum, Reha, and Dolly. Reha even lives in my building, so our bond grew even stronger. Anita di is also a very good friend. As for those who bullied us, I have no desire to talk to them. My mom always said, ‘As long as no one speaks badly about you, you shouldn’t speak badly about anyone.’ So I followed that advice.

What can we expect from Chinky Minky next?

We both have acted in a film together, which we shot last year. Due to the show, its release got slightly delayed, but it will definitely release next year. So audiences will get to see Chinky Minky’s Bollywood debut film.

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How has the audience reacted after the show?

The response has been amazing! When I came out, I saw so many comments and memes. I didn’t even know I looked so funny on TV! Everyone gave so much love.

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