From watching in awe to being in the frame: Hitesh Bharadwaj shares Aahat to Aami Dakini journey
Television's Aami Dakini is already making waves with its gripping storytelling and unexpected turns. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Kolkata, the show marks a return to deeply immersive storytelling for the channel, bringing back the eerie thrill that once defined their iconic series, Aahat.
The show stars Hitesh Bharadwaj as Ayaan, Sheen Das as Dakini, and Rachi Sharma in a pivotal role.
Sharing his excitement, Hitesh Bharadwaj says, 'Aahat was a childhood ritual. There was something about its silence and sudden chills that drew me. It scared me, but I couldn't stop watching.' He recalls, 'I remember watching it with my cousins, all of us squeezed under one blanket—acting brave, but jumping at every sound, these memories are still vivid.'
He adds, 'To now be part of a world that carries the same energy feels surreal. I've gone from being the kid on the couch to someone in the show. It's not just a role—it's personal. My Character Ayaan is a deeply layered man, stuck between reason and instinct, logic and belief. Playing him meant confronting fears that aren't always visible—emotional fears, internal battles. And that's what makes him real.'
He further shared, "Ayaan is a layered character, emotionally driven and spiritually connected to his past.
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Since he is a native of Kolkata, learning Bengali felt essential. It's helping me bring authenticity to my performance and truly inhabit Ayaan's world. This is not just about delivering lines but about honouring the character's heritage and emotional journey."
Earlier, the actor quipped, "Aami Dakini isn't your typical story—it's layered, emotional, and quietly intense. As Ayaan, I had to strip away the usual dramatics and focus on stillness, on what isn't said. That was the real challenge. It taught me that in stories like this, mood matters more than spectacle. Every glance, every pause holds meaning. You're not just reacting to a scene—you're responding to an atmosphere where husn bhi hai, maut bhi.
That duality stays with you, even after pack-up."
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