Khyaati Keswani: 'A Hero Needs a Villain' in 'Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa'

Times have changed, and so have generations, from Millennials to Gen Z. Alongside this shift, the world of entertainment has also transformed. In the realm of daily soaps, villains were once portrayed in starkly negative roles. However, the portrayal of these characters has evolved, shifting from purely negative to more nuanced, grey-shaded roles. This evolution had not been openly discussed until recently, when Khyaati Keswani, who plays the character of Amrita in Shemaroo Umang’s show "Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa," shared her insights. With her extensive experience in playing diverse roles, Keswani has witnessed this significant change and shed light on how the depiction of the antagonist has become more complex and layered.

Evolution of Antagonists: From Black to Grey Shades

Reflecting on the portrayals of the antagonist, Khyaati says, “A hero is never truly a hero until there is a villain in his life. I have played negative characters in the past, but while shooting for the show ‘Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa’ I have realized how times have changed. Villainous roles used to be very negative, where the character would purposely trouble the hero or the heroine. However, now they have become more nuanced, with grey shades. For example, in my ongoing show, whatever my character Amrita does is out of love for her son Kunal. So, there is no intention of troubling someone just for the sake of it.”

She further added, "The mindset of viewers has evolved. They understand the psyche of the characters. In the past, people used to dislike actors who played negative roles, even in real life. However, nowadays, viewers can distinguish between reel life and real life. They appreciate and love us for the performances we deliver on-screen."

In the upcoming episode, Urmila teams up with Kunal, Geet, and Amrita to separate Siddharth and Aashi; she plans to divorce Kunal to achieve this. Geet tries to turn Siddharth against Aashi, leading to a misunderstanding where Siddharth accidentally pushes Amit. Aashi misunderstands and believes Siddharth harmed Amit deliberately. Siddharth vows to prevent Aashi from marrying Kunal. At the wedding, Aashi is surprised when her family urges her to run away with Siddharth. She confronts Siddharth, demanding him to leave if he truly loves her. Meanwhile, Amit overhears Kunal's plan and is accidentally injured while trying to stop him. Will fate bring Aashi and Siddharth together?

Tune in to Shemaroo Umang's 'Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa' every Monday to Saturday at 9 PM.

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