Janhavi is young, but she is far from naïve. Where does she get the confidence to question people and established systems?

In the final scene, when Yashwant Pansare is delayed in reaching the court, Janhavi is initially very nervous because it is her first time standing before a judge. However, she has learnt a great deal from Pansare, and having been involved in the case from the beginning, she is thoroughly prepared. At her core, she believes in standing firmly for what is right. So, when she faces the opposing lawyer, she presents her arguments with complete preparation and conviction. It is when she stands her ground in support of Pansare, even in his absence, that she truly realises her own confidence and the value of everything she has learnt from him.

Without revealing too much about the story, what is one aspect of Janhavi that will surprise audiences as the narrative unfolds?

Janhavi’s youth and lack of experience actually work to her advantage, as she has not yet encountered negative or disappointing experiences in her career. As a result, she has strong values and firmly held opinions. To some extent, she has learnt from Pansare the importance of standing up for what is right. Her age makes her more daring, and she speaks her mind openly. She has not yet developed a fear of the system. Therefore, whenever she recognises that something is right, her first instinct is to pursue it. While Yashwant Sir’s experience sometimes makes him cautious or restrained, Janhavi’s boldness pushes him to take certain important decisions.

What was your experience of working with Bharat Sir on this project? How was it different from your previous projects together?

I worked with Bharat Sir in my first professional play, Welcome Zindagi. We also worked together on the film Aapla Appa Aani Bappa, and our play Shankar Jaikishan is currently doing very well. So, working with him came with a sense of familiarity and comfort. One of Bharat Sir’s defining qualities is that he constantly tries to discover something new in every scene. He is also very understanding and supportive, even when working with a new actor. Just as Janhavi looks up to her senior, Yashwant Pansare, and continues to learn from him, I do the same in real life. This made the role feel very relatable to me.