'What excited me was..': Gashmeer Mahajani opens up on 'driving factor' behind Lakshmi Niwas

Zee TV’s upcoming family drama Lakshmi Niwas brings to television a heartfelt story rooted in the everyday realities of India’s middle-class joint families. The show captures the dreams, struggles, and values that bind families together, especially the universal aspiration of owning a home.

The story follows Lakshmi and Srinivas, a couple who have spent 35 years in a rented house while nurturing two goals close to their hearts: building a home of their own and securing their daughters’ futures. Just as they finally begin working toward their dream, life takes unexpected turns, testing the strength of their bond and the foundation of their family.

Following the introduction of Manasi Joshi Roy as Lakshmi and Rajendra Chawla as Srinivas, Lakshmi Niwas now welcomes popular actor Gashmeer Mahajani in a pivotal role as Aditya Sahu.

Aditya is a self-made, well-grounded man raised by his stepmother after losing his birth mother early in life. Though he comes from a wealthy background, he values relationships far more than money. Sensitive, honest, and emotionally aware, Aditya intuitively understands people and carries a calming influence wherever he goes.

Gashmeer Mahajani shared, “I was truly drawn to this character because of the depth and purpose he brings to the story. Aditya is a beautifully written role, calm, sincere, emotionally aware, and incredibly grounded. What excited me was how pivotal he is to the narrative; his journey creates a significant shift that shapes what happens ahead.”

Adding to it, he further said, “Unlike the layered or grey-shaded roles I’ve portrayed earlier, Aditya is an absolutely straight, good-hearted man, the quintessential ‘right person’ whose honesty and warmth define him. Playing someone, so pure and uncomplicated feels refreshing and challenging in its own way because it requires a different approach to performance. I’m genuinely looking forward to bringing this character to life and being part of a story that feels so relatable and heartfelt.”

Unlike the layered or grey-shaded roles I’ve portrayed earlier, Aditya is an absolutely straight, good-hearted man, the quintessential ‘right person’ whose honesty and warmth define him.

- Gashmeer Mahajani

Produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, Lakshmi Niwas is all set to premiere soon. Viewers will witness how dreams, responsibilities, and relationships intertwine, and how one family’s journey toward apna ghar becomes a reflection of countless Indian households.