Mahima Choudhary REACTS to VIRAL comparisons of her & daughter Arina to Off Campus’s Mika: ‘People called &..’

Mahima Chaudhry is amused by the internet’s latest discovery and it has everything to do with her daughter Arina Chaudhry. Social media users recently began pointing out a striking resemblance between Arina and American actor Mika Abdalla, who is currently receiving attention for her role as Allie Hayes in Prime Video’s series Off Campus. The comparisons quickly gained momentum online, with many viewers noting that Mika not only resembles Arina but also bears a similarity to a young Mahima Chaudhry during her early days in films, particularly around the time of her debut in Pardes in 1997.

The resemblance has sparked a wave of conversations across social media platforms, and Mahima reveals that she has been receiving countless messages ever since the comparisons went viral. The actor admits that she was surprised by the attention the topic generated and found the entire situation rather entertaining.

Sharing her reaction in a conversation with Hindustan Times, Mahima reacts to the comparisons and says, “Yeah I know. I love her, she’s fantastic. How can people from two different continents have such an uncanny resemblance.”

The actress reveals that friends, acquaintances and fans have been constantly reaching out to her, eager to discuss the viral images and videos circulating online. According to Mahima, the resemblance was so convincing that some people even assumed Arina had already made her acting debut.

Recalling those conversations, she says, “I know, some people called and asked if Arina had made her debut. I told them, ‘No, not yet. There’s this Campus thing that’s going viral’. A lot of people sent (it to) me. It was quite entertaining.”

I know, some people called and asked if Arina had made her debut. I told them, ‘No, not yet. There’s this Campus thing that’s going viral’. A lot of people sent (it to) me. It was quite entertaining

- Mahima Choudhary

The comparison has clearly left Mahima amused rather than surprised. In fact, she sees it as a compliment. The actress has nothing but praise for Mika and says she is happy that people associate her and her daughter with someone she finds charming and talented.

Speaking further about the online buzz, Mahima shares, “It’s flattering to see someone so cute and they say that you look like each other. I mean like, definitely use it to your advantage. I’m geeked with the resemblance. Because I find her very cute. And if people say I look like her or Ariana looks like her, I’m very happy.”

While the internet continues discussing the resemblance between the two young women, Mahima also offered an update about what Arina is currently doing. Over the years, Arina has occasionally made appearances alongside her mother and has often drawn attention because of her looks and screen presence. Naturally, speculation around a possible Bollywood debut has followed her for quite some time.

For now, however, Arina is focused on taking time to understand what she wants from life and her future career. Mahima reveals that her daughter has recently completed an important academic milestone and is not rushing into any professional commitments.

Talking about Arina’s current phase, Mahima says, “She just finished her 12th and she’s taken a year off to figure out life.”

Although Arina has not made any official announcement regarding her career plans, Mahima does admit that she would be delighted if her daughter eventually chose a path connected to the world of entertainment. Having spent years in the film industry herself, Mahima speaks fondly of the profession and the joy she has experienced through her work.

The actress believes that bringing happiness and entertainment to audiences is a rewarding experience and hopes Arina may one day explore opportunities in the same field. Whether that journey leads her to acting, filmmaking or any other aspect of the entertainment business, Mahima feels it is a space filled with creativity and excitement.

Expressing her hopes for Arina’s future, Mahima says, “I want her to be in entertainment, for sure. I think there’s nothing better than entertaining people. Being part of the entertainment industry in any capacity… because I’ve enjoyed it so much. I like the industry.”

For now, the viral resemblance between Arina Chaudhry and Mika Abdalla continues to intrigue fans across the globe. While one is a rising Hollywood face and the other is yet to decide her next move, social media seems convinced that the two could easily pass off as lookalikes. And judging by Mahima Chaudhry’s reaction, she is more than happy to enjoy the unexpected comparison that has taken the internet by storm.