Bollywood inspirations & rigorous prep: How Pratiksha Rai is bringing Karishma to life in Vasudha

Zee TV’s show Vasudha continues to keep audiences hooked with its emotional twists and suspenseful storyline. The current plot focuses on Vasudha (played by Priya Thakur), who believes that wearing the mangalsutra gifted by Devansh (Abhishek Sharma) will protect him. But while she holds on to that hope, Karishma (played by Pratiksha Rai) is taking full advantage of the situation to manipulate her.

Karishma has become one of the most talked-about characters in the show. Her calm, innocent face hides her cunning mind. She cleverly manipulates people, spreads rumors, and uses others' weaknesses to her benefit—all while pretending to care. Recently, she even tried to harm Devansh while he was in the hospital, showing just how far she’s willing to go.

To bring this layered character to life, actress Pratiksha Rai has been putting in a lot of effort. She’s been practicing voice modulation and working hard on how she delivers her dialogues. She also takes advice from her co-stars and guidance from the show’s director to sharpen her performance. Pratiksha even revealed that she drew inspiration from Priyanka Chopra’s powerful negative role in the film Aitraaz to play Karishma with more depth.

Talking about her role, Pratiksha said, 'Karishma is a complex character. She has a sweet, charming side that hides her manipulative nature. Playing her is both challenging and rewarding. I’ve worked hard to balance her personality and I’m thankful to my co-stars and director for their constant support.'

As the story moves forward, Karishma’s tricks and games will bring more twists. Will she finally succeed in bringing down Vasudha, or will her plans backfire?

Viewers can expect more drama, emotion, and shocking moments in the upcoming episodes of Vasudha.