Sapnon Ki Chhalaang actor Benaf Dadachandji: I’m my biggest critic

Benaf Dadachandji feels the title of her next show Sapnon Ki Chhalaang says it all. It rightfully explains the truth that if one works hard and follows their dreams, then everything is achievable. She plays an interesting character in the show that is produced by Nilanjana Purkayasstha and Herumb Khot’s Invictus T Mediaworks.

“So I’m playing Priyal Radhika & the boss to all the trainees. She is also someone who has come from a small town and has made it in the big city. She is a no-nonsense kind of a woman, hard-working, motivated and very driven. Priyal expects nothing but the best from her trainees. Her world revolves around her work,” she shares.

Benaf shares that she too is a perfectionist like Priyal. She talks about the similarities and differences.  “Like her, I am very passionate about my work and like my things done on time. The only difference between us is that she is very knowledgeable about coding and technology. I’m far from it,” she continues about her prep to play the part, “I watched a lot of videos of people from the corporate world, studied their body language, the ease with which they get their point across without raising their voices. I’ve taken cues from friends and family who are from that world to build my character.”

About working with Nilanjana and Herumb’s Invictus Team, she adds, “It’s my second show with them and every time working with them is amazing. Firstly, I’m grateful that they thought of me and offered this fabulous character to me. U feel challenged as an actor to give your best and do justice to it because it’s written so well.”

Sapnon Ki Chhalang highlights the aspiration of a small-town girl. The actor, too, has aspirations, “I aspire to be the best in whatever I do (smiles).”

Benaf has a cute reason to keep herself motivated. “I’m a mother to a toddler, and I’m constantly striving to set good examples for her. And this motivates me enough to give my best and do my best so she can follow suit. My love for my work also keeps me motivated to give my best. Unfortunately, I’ve not been blessed with a mentor in life. My guide is my instincts and my inner voice,” she says.

The actor takes her fans' opinions very seriously. “I want to deliver the best to them. So what they tell me at times helps me do better. Also, I am my biggest critic as I’m constantly working on evolving my craft,” she adds.

The entertainment industry is evolving. On the best thing about being part of showbiz, Benaf says, “The best thing is that you get to play so many different characters and touch the hearts of millions and become a part of their life and family.”