Diljit Kaur Highlights Drug Issues in New Web Series 'Chitta Ve'

Diljit Kaur is a well-known name in the TV industry. After enduring significant personal turmoil, she is making a comeback in the entertainment world. Her new web series, Chitta Ve, is about to be released. In this interview with MayaPuri Magazine, Diljit shares insights into her upcoming show and discusses the growing drug problem in Bollywood. Here’s what she had to say.

• Your new show is coming out, and people have been really excited about it. Could you tell us a little about the show?

“I’m really happy that my entire industry is here to support me. The promo has already received such a good response. It feels great when you create something with hard work, and the hopes of the whole team are attached to it. It only takes a couple of minutes to accept or reject something, but the effort behind it is immense, and we all understand that because we are part of this industry. I’m receiving great feedback, and I’m really excited about the show."

• We’ve noticed that your roles are often quite different from each other. What is Chitta Ve about, and what makes it stand out?

"Chitta is the name of a drug. The color of the drug is white, and in Punjabi, white is referred to as Chitta. So, Chitta Ve is a drug-based story that tackles a very hard-hitting and real issue. This isn’t something happening far away or in a distant country—it’s happening right next door, perhaps even in the building we live in. Drug peddling, especially involving children, is a growing issue in our country. The ways in which drugs are trafficked are so clever that even the police often struggle to catch them. That’s why this issue isn’t just on the police—it’s on all of us. We need to raise awareness and understand why this is happening around us.”

• When you first heard the script, what was your initial reaction?

“Honestly, I was very happy and proud that I was approached to work on this topic. It’s an extreme story, and I’m glad to be a part of telling it. We, as TV actors, have typically worked in more conventional roles, but this script was outside my comfort zone. To play this role, I had to deeply understand drugs—the different ways they are consumed, the quantities, the behavioral patterns. I think it’s important to normalize discussions around these issues. We often think that in ‘decent’ homes, drugs aren’t a problem, but we need to talk about it openly to raise awareness. Only then can we protect our children and save them from these dangers.”

• In the trailer, we see that your character goes crazy when drugs aren’t available. She craves them desperately. This is happening in real life as well. What are your thoughts on this?

“This is a very real issue. When you take drugs, they transport you to a fantasy world that feels more real than your own life. My character, Manpreet, is a young woman from a small town in Punjab. For her, the greatest joys in life were simple: when her husband praised her, when she’d become a mother, and when she made her in-laws happy. Drugs take her to a different world where she feels loved and cherished, and even sees herself with a child she doesn’t have. It creates a false reality. Drugs give you a sense of strength, of freedom, but it’s all an illusion. Playing this role was a crazy journey, but it really opened my eyes to the depth of this issue in our society.”

• You’ve mentioned that the drug issue is not just a problem in big cities but also in smaller towns and villages. Do you think there’s a lack of awareness about this problem in society?

“Absolutely. The drug problem is no longer confined to big cities or Bollywood. It’s happening everywhere— in villages, small towns, and even in our own homes. We often think that drugs are just for ‘bad people,’ or that it’s something that happens in a particular industry. But the reality is that drugs are everywhere. And it’s getting worse. Today, 6-7-year-old children are getting involved in drug peddling. Until society acknowledges this and starts talking about it openly, we can’t fight it. It’s spreading like a virus, and we need to recognize it and confront it.”

• What message would you like to give to your fans about this show?

“First of all, I’d say, please watch Chitta Ve. It’s a show that will open your eyes to the issues happening around you. You might not even realize that these things are happening in your neighborhood, but once you see them, you’ll understand how serious the problem is. We’ve worked really hard on this show, and the story will touch your heart. So, please watch and spread the word. Maybe, through this, we can save someone.”

Diljit Kaur’s web series Chitta Ve will be released on the Atarangi Channel on November 22nd. In this show, Diljit is playing a negative character, a role that is different from her usual ones.

by Priyanka Yadav

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