Senior actress Vishavpreet Kaur, who plays the role of Aarti Deshmukh in Zee TV‘s Jagadhatri, produced by Rahul Tewary Productions, shares insights into her character’s journey, emotional depth, and recent shift toward darker shades.
Speaking about Aarti’s trajectory, Vishavpreet said, “My journey as Aarti Deshmukh has been very good. She was never really on the front foot because Maya (Sayantani Ghosh) was always dominating, and somewhere, Aarti had accepted that from the beginning. Even Mahesh (Imran Khan) didn’t give her much attention, so her life was just moving along routinely before Rudra’s (Ayush Shrivastava) marriage. Initially, she was very subtle, but over the months, I understood all the characters deeply, which made her journey very smooth for me as an actor.”
The recent shift in Aarti’s personality has caught viewers’ attention, and the actor attributes it to emotional triggers rooted in motherhood. “The shift happened after Rudra’s marriage, especially with Jagadhatri’s entry. The core reason is that no mother can tolerate anything against her son. Aarti is someone who has lived with a lot of insecurity, feeling unimportant in her marriage and household, so all her expectations are pinned on her son. When someone points fingers at him, no matter how wrong he is, she cannot accept it. All the suppressed anger and complaints from years have now started coming out, which is why you see this negative side of her,” she explained.
Despite the dramatic change, Vishavpreet shared that the transition was not particularly challenging. “Honestly, it wasn’t very difficult because the show is beautifully written. I had already observed all these layers, her love for Rudra, her bond with Tapasya, Maya’s dominance, and Mahesh’s ignorance, for months. So when the transition happened, it felt very organic and smooth.”
Reflecting on audience engagement, she acknowledged the impact of negative roles. “Definitely. I’ve experienced this in my previous shows as well. Negative characters really trigger the audience because people are always curious about what they will do next. If there’s no conflict, the story doesn’t move forward. These characters create that chaos which the protagonists then resolve, so they play a very important role in keeping the audience engaged.”
Looking ahead, the actor hinted at more intense developments. “The audience can expect a lot more layers from Aarti. In one line, I would say she can go to any extent to protect her son, not just once, but again and again. Her actions will continue to be driven by that strong emotional instinct.”
The evolving dynamics have also influenced her on-screen interactions. “It has actually added more intensity to the scenes. Earlier, Aarti was more restrained, but now her emotions are out in the open. The conflict, especially with Jagadhatri, has made the scenes more dramatic and engaging, which also enhances the overall chemistry among the characters.”
When asked about personal relatability, Vishavpreet offered a balanced perspective. “Personally, I don’t relate to her completely since I’m not married and don’t have children. But I do understand that a mother can be very protective of her child. Maybe not to the extent of supporting a spoiled son, but that instinct to protect your family is definitely real.”
Summing up her experience, she shared her preference for layered roles. “I truly enjoy playing grey-shaded characters like Aarti. In the beginning, she was very subtle, and now she’s completely out there, which makes it even more exciting for me as an actor. I’m really loving this phase, and I’m very happy to be a part of this show.”
