Badi Haveli Ki Chhoti Thakurian's Sheel Verma recalls the first time he met co-star Diksha Dhami: She's someone who stays calm and composed

Time of India

23-04-2025

In the world of television, actors often spend long hours together, and while
is essential, the
sometimes steals the spotlight.
is no exception, where the lead actors
(Jaiveer) and
(Chaina) share a unique and often
that's just as much fun to watch off-screen as it is on.
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Although Sheel's and Diskha's characters are often at odds on the show, with Jaiveer constantly at loggerheads with Chaina, their off-screen friendship is nothing short of heartwarming. Throughout filming, the two actors have developed a
.
Sheel Verma says, "On-screen bonding is usually decided by the writers and the situation, but as co-actors, we both try to bring something extra to the scene. Even before the director says 'action' and after the 'cut', we often check in with each other, like, did the emotion come across well? Was the anger or sadness believable? Diksha is very helpful that way.
If something needs a quick touch-up or adjustment, she notices and gives genuine feedback.
That kind of understanding and care shows how our off-screen friendship reflects in our work too. When we are not shooting, we are usually planning our next prank on other co-stars or making a fun dance reels. Very recently we played a prank on Ishita who plays Chamkili, the main antagonist in our show. Diksha and I were not letting her deliver her dialogues on her cue, and when the director said cut, we acted like we thought she had forgotten her lines.
She got hysterical and started saying her dialogues non-stop. Even the crew was in on it and ended up making a reel out of it. involved in the same so they made a reel out of it. It was really funny. Everyone on set started laughing, and Diksha had to calm her down."
He further added, "I still remember the first time I met Diksha; it was during a narration meeting with the writer-producer. We just exchanged simple hello. But over time, as we began shooting more together, especially after our scenes started happening in the same location, our bonding grew stronger.
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She's someone who stays calm and composed, and that's a quality I really admire. Personally, I'd like to learn that peaceful nature from her.
Professionally, I admire how naturally she performs emotional scenes. When she cries on screen, it feels real, and I'd love to bring that same depth into my own performances."
Their playful pranks, shared laughter, and genuine camaraderie off-screen only enhance the chemistry they bring to Badi Haveli Ki Chhoti Thakurian, making their on-screen rivalry all the more engaging. Sheel and Diksha's bond proves that great performances are built on trust, mutual respect, and a little bit of fun along the way. As they continue to entertain viewers with their unforgettable characters, it's clear that their friendship will remain the heart of the show—bringing warmth and authenticity to everything they do.