‘Panchayat' actress Sanvikaa reveals Neena Gupta is ‘protective' of her; opens up on her chemistry with Jitendra Kumar: 'We understand each other'
If you're a 'Panchayat' fan, you must've definitely binged the latest season 4 by now and smiled wide watching Rinki and Sachiv ji's gentle romance blossom. Their quiet looks, shy smiles, and little moments have turned into the heart of the show, making viewers root for them more than ever.
But there's more to this sweet pair and the show's lovely cast off-screen too.
A sweet 'unsaid chemistry' with Jitendra Kumar
Pooja Singh, who everyone knows by her stage name
Sanvikaa
, in an interview with News18, opened up on her bond with Jitendra Kumar. She said, 'I think it's a very unsaid chemistry between us. It's give and take – we don't talk much, just the basics. But we understand each other while performing.'
She shared how they don't spend hours preparing or rehearsing, which actually keeps things fresh and real, 'We don't rehearse too much either, just align before the take.
Jeetu is a very supportive co-actor. He gave me the space to feel comfortable, never made me feel like a newcomer. That calmness between us translates on screen.'
Neena Gupta: Joyful yet protective
Sanvikaa also opened up about working with the brilliant Neena Gupta, who plays her mother in 'Panchayat'. Talking about Neena Gupta's real-life personality, Sanvikaa revealed, 'Yeah, she's like that – just like her social media presence! She enjoys acting, dressing up on sets.
She's a very joyful person, but at the same time, she's quite strict. So, everyone is careful when she's around. But she always speaks up when there's a problem, and people respect her for that.
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She also spoke about how their bond has grown stronger with every season of the show, 'My chemistry with her has grown with each season. I've said this before – she's a little protective of me. I've seen instances where someone's being rough or pushing me around, and she'd take a stand for me.
That's her way of showing love.'
Raghubir Yadav brings endless warmth
Another important person in Sanvikaa's 'Panchayat' journey has been Raghubir Yadav, who plays the cheerful Pradhan ji. Sanvikaa couldn't stop praising how friendly and loving he is. She shared that Raghubir Yadav is one of the most joyful people she has ever met. Even today, she said, if someone meets him, he makes them feel as if he has known them for years. According to her, he is simply full of warmth.
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