Didn’t think twice before giving a nod to the show: Puja Banerjee on taking up ‘Anupama - Namaste America

Bringing one of television’s beloved characters closer to fans, Disney+ Hotstar is set to release a prequel of the popular running television series, Anupamaa. Celebrating the spirit and resilience of women, the new series, Hotstar Specials presents Anupama – Namaste America, created exclusively for the streaming platform, will offer viewers a closer look at Anupamaa’s life a few years into her marriage. The 11-episode prelude to the television series will see Rupali Ganguly, who plays the lead character on television, reprise her popular role along with Sudhanshu Pandey, who plays her husband, Vanraj Shah. The two will be seen recreating their bittersweet chemistry in the prequel.

Joining the cast of the prequel will be actress Puja Banerjee who will be playing the character of Vanraj’s love interest Ritika. India Forums got in touch with Puja and asked her about the character that she is set to play. Puja quipped, “I’m ecstatic to cast in the show. I play a very bold and empowering character in the project and that’s why I can relate to the character. I’m so glad that I’m finally talking about this. I had to be tight-lipped about the same for a long time now (laughs)”.

When asked about her first few thoughts that crossed her mind while she was offered the show, Puja said, “Honestly, I didn’t even think twice before signing the show. I always wanted to work with Rajan Shahi and things couldn’t materialise in the past. When ‘Ritika’ was offered to me, I didn’t want to lose on the chance to work with the team and instantly took the offer”.

Puja has worked with Sudhanshu in the past. Talking about re-connecting with him in the show, Puja added, “Sudhanshu and I have always been in touch and it was great working with him in the past and even now, things remain the same. He is a fun person to work with”.