The Hindi horror series, Adhura, produced by Prime Video and Emmay Entertainment, has gained global attention for its sensitive portrayal of bullying in various societal settings. The series showcases the different levels of bullying and its lasting traumatic effects. Viewers and critics alike have praised the show for bringing attention to this serious issue. Actress Rasika Dugal, who plays a school counselor helping troubled 10-year-old Vedant Malik, found the themes of the show extremely appealing. The horror genre was a new experience for her, making it an exciting opportunity to explore.
The actress opened up about the menace of bullying. Rasika said, “I feel situations of bullying are hard to identify and hence very difficult to overcome. Very often people being bullied tend to internalise the problem. So it becomes even more important to talk about it. And it (bullying) can happen anywhere, to anyone, not just in boarding schools. Unfortunately, it’s something very relatable, and the constant need to defend oneself and fight to be who you are is a terrible feeling… especially in ones formative and impressionable years. Hence, the empathy with Vedant’s character.”
The series Adhura has been brought to you by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani of Emmay Entertainment. It was created and directed by Gauravv K Chawla and Ananya Banerjee, who also wrote it. The show features Rasika Dugal, Shrenik Arora, Ishwak Singh, Poojan Chhabra, Rijul Ray, Zoa Morani, Sahil Salathia, Aru Krishansh Verma, and Jamini Pathak in important roles. Adhura is now available for streaming to Prime members in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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