Actress Nidhi Shetty, who is currently seen as Prerna in Star Plus and Rajan Shahi-Deepa Shahi’s Anupamaa, feels the ongoing track has touched upon an important conversation around independence, relationships, ambition and the expectations placed on women. As Anupamaa continues to dream of building a home of her own, Nidhi believes that having a space that truly belongs to you is about much more than just owning a house.
Talking about what having her own home means to her, Nidhi says, “For me, having my own home is not just about owning a house. It is about having a place where I feel safe, respected and emotionally secure. I think it is especially important for women because it gives a sense of independence and confidence. A home of your own means having the freedom to make your own decisions, live life on your own terms and always have a space where you truly belong.”
The actress also opens up about how people tend to react when things go wrong. According to her, blaming each other often comes naturally, but she has learnt to handle such situations differently with time. “Honestly, when something goes wrong, people often react emotionally and start blaming each other. I have seen that happen in real life too, and initially I was also like that. But now I usually take a little time to understand the situation before responding. I believe open communication and focusing on what can be done next help much more than proving who was right or wrong,” she shares.
The track also shows Prem becoming increasingly focused on defeating Anupama, with his ambition beginning to affect his relationships. Nidhi feels ambition is important, but there has to be a limit. “Yes, ambition is good until it starts hurting relationships and mental peace. Winning is important, but it should never come at the cost of the people who truly matter to us,” she says.
Another important part of the ongoing story is Prerna being judged for her clothes and choices. Nidhi feels women should not have to constantly explain themselves because of how they dress or choose to live. “I have definitely seen women being judged for their clothes or lifestyle choices. I think society needs to learn that character is not defined by appearance, and respecting individual choices is very important,” she says.
Nidhi also believes there is a lot that different generations can learn from one another. “I feel older generations can learn confidence and independence from younger women, while younger generations can learn patience, resilience and family values from the older generation,” she says.
The actress also appreciates the way television can become a medium for conversations that families may otherwise avoid. She feels topics related to mental health and emotional struggles need more space on screen. “I feel television has a strong connection with families, so it should talk more openly about mental health, emotional pressure and the struggles people face silently. Sometimes people look fine from the outside but are dealing with stress, anxiety, loneliness or family pressure. If shows handle these topics in a sensitive and relatable way, they can create awareness and make people feel understood and supported,” Nidhi concludes.
