Paridhi Sharma and Ashnoor Kaur tell Team Viva what makes the mother-daughter relationship special in their new show, Patiala Babes
Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother. This holds true for any child, especially a daughter. A girl always sees a role model, a friend and a confidant in her mother. But can this work the other way around? Can a mother find inspiration in her daughter and turn to her for life lessons? One such mother-daughter duo, Paridhi Sharma as Babita Khurana a.k.a Babes and Ashnoor Kaur as Mini Khurana, are all set to be a part of the small screen through Patiala Babes. It’s a journey where the daughter not only gives wings to her mother but helps her take the leap of faith.
“I am excited to be a part of Patiala Babes. This show has redefined my relationship with my own mother in many ways. As children we tend to take our parents for granted without realising the fact that since their world revolves around us, they are more dependent on us. I am proud to say ‘Maa you can do it’ to all the mothers out there. The best part about the show is that I’m playing my age, because before this I was getting offers for roles that were above my age. I’m just 14 in real life, so I was really thrilled when I got to know about Patiala Babes. I enjoyed the story and the way they have portrayed a mother-daughter relationship,” says Ashnoor, who has been a part of shows like Jhansi Ki Rani, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and many more.
She adds that the character finds resonance in real life as well. She says, “Mini is completely Ashnoor as Mini loves her mother and so does Ashnoor. Mini is really outspoken, what’s on her mind is on her lips, nothing’s filtered. She’s very blunt, short-tempered, and same is true about me as I feel that when you know you’re right, you have to fight for it. She’s really bubbly, chirpy and Punjabi, so I really feel the character is like me which is why it was effortless and natural to play it on-screen.”
The story is set against the backdrop of Punjab where Babita is an ideal home-maker who feels everything is perfect in her life. But is it really true or is she living a life of denial? “Babes usually forgets herself, her aspirations and dreams while managing her relationships. She draws strength from her daughter Mini, who constantly tries to teach her the power of self-reliance. Patiala Babes also has a tag line which says Janam maa ne diya par jeena beti seekhayegi. I’m wise beyond my age and that sure helped in enactment. I think every individual will be able to relate and connect with the show as the story is entirely based on realism,” adds the 14-year-old.
Paridhi feels happy and excited to face the camera once again after a long gap as she’s a mother of a daughter now. Says the actress who became a household name as Jodha, “It was not that challenging for me to play the role of a mother because now I’m a mother in real. Earlier when I portrayed Jodha in the show Jodha Akbar, I was the mother of Salim but at that time I just had an understanding of what motherhood would evoke in me. But now being a mother, I have the actual experience. My actions come naturally as I feel them even while acting. I know what all it takes to be a mother now.
“Acting is my passion and it feels good to live it. Initially, I was bit apprehensive as I had to play a mother’s role. But, when I sat for the narration and heard the story, I was completely sold on the relationship that the character has with her daughter. I am glad to have had the opportunity to portray Babes.” After her initial hesitance Paridhi was won over because of how versatile the role was.
The actor had catapulted to fame with her portrayal of Jodha in Jodha Akbar, the TV show that began in 2013 and went on for two years. The show is slated to release on November 27 on Sony TV.
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