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Television demands on the spot reaction: Rytasha Rathore
TNN | Updated: Sep 29, 2016, 08.02 PM IST
At the age of 23, this talented girl is not only winning hearts as the Badho Bahu on her first fiction show but is also a successful certified theatre artiste, an English teacher, a voice over artist as well as a host. In 'Badho Bahu' produced by Hum Tum Telefilms Private Limited and Sunny Side Up Films, Rytasha is seen as an unconventional daughter-in-law. The girl's onscreen character is way different from her real life avatar. In a quick conversation, Rytasha talks about her entertaining journey...
How did you decide to get into the theatre world?
Well in advance, I had set in my mind that I wanted to pursue acting. It was in the ninth grade that I chose acting. My sister had studied at the LASALLE- College of the Arts, Singapore, which paved the way for me too, to learn the art of acting. I applied for admission there, and got my skills polished at the institute after which I did a number of plays. My very first one was 'Me Grandad 'Ad An Elephant' by Digvijay Sawant. It has been six years now into theatre.
What does the name of the show 'Badho Bahu' mean?
The Sunny Side Up production team has given the name to the show, keeping in mind the life of Haryanvi women. In the Indian state of Haryana, if a woman is fat or stout, they call her badho. This is the truth, the disparity between men and women. Komal is called Badho by the males and others in society because of her healthy physical appearance. My character Komal is a sweet and loving daughter-in-law. She is spunky, yet a simple girl who has a very big heart.
Theatre to television is quite a leap. What do you have to say about the transition?
Basically, it's more or less the same thing. Just that when you are working on camera, you have to be a little more aware of the technical aspects. You have to hit your mark, you have to catch the light and you have to keep doing it over and over again if there is a technical issue. Whereas on stage, you get to rehearse for two or three months, and then one fine day, you go out there and just do it. That obviously is a little easier considering the preparation time. In television, you get your lines a day before or on the day of the shoot. It definitely is challenging.
Tell us a little about your role.
This serial certainly varies from what we are so used to seeing otherwise. This Bahu is quite different from other girls. Badho is not an introvert but an uncomplicated village girl who is very bubbly, normal and happy-go-lucky. She anxiously awaits her dream husband. Komal has a different side to herself. She says the things she wants to say and is very brave and strong. She is extremely different from the other girls in the village.
A career that you think you could have pursued, other than acting?
Well, I would have loved to write or do stand-up comedy or even sketch comedy. Probably street-based plays.
What is it that you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I chill with my family and friends, watch movies, go on long drives and I love to travel a lot.
It's great to know that you have a family with a social background. How do you contribute to society?
I contribute for social causes along with the family but the cause I feel very strongly about is the environment and how human beings have not been taking care of it. How people litter so much and this is what I really want to change. On the sets, I tell people not to litter. I believe taking these small steps will lead to bigger changes.
The best drama or play you have watched so far.
'ILA' is one of the most commendable dramas I have seen recently; best theatre performance.
How does it feel to be acting on television?
I'm getting to learn a lot new things every day. It's a different routine and demands on the spot results. I get to explore so many things about myself. I get to learn something new about the character every day, so it is a different process.
How did you decide to get into the theatre world?
Well in advance, I had set in my mind that I wanted to pursue acting. It was in the ninth grade that I chose acting. My sister had studied at the LASALLE- College of the Arts, Singapore, which paved the way for me too, to learn the art of acting. I applied for admission there, and got my skills polished at the institute after which I did a number of plays. My very first one was 'Me Grandad 'Ad An Elephant' by Digvijay Sawant. It has been six years now into theatre.
What does the name of the show 'Badho Bahu' mean?
The Sunny Side Up production team has given the name to the show, keeping in mind the life of Haryanvi women. In the Indian state of Haryana, if a woman is fat or stout, they call her badho. This is the truth, the disparity between men and women. Komal is called Badho by the males and others in society because of her healthy physical appearance. My character Komal is a sweet and loving daughter-in-law. She is spunky, yet a simple girl who has a very big heart.
Theatre to television is quite a leap. What do you have to say about the transition?
Basically, it's more or less the same thing. Just that when you are working on camera, you have to be a little more aware of the technical aspects. You have to hit your mark, you have to catch the light and you have to keep doing it over and over again if there is a technical issue. Whereas on stage, you get to rehearse for two or three months, and then one fine day, you go out there and just do it. That obviously is a little easier considering the preparation time. In television, you get your lines a day before or on the day of the shoot. It definitely is challenging.
Tell us a little about your role.
This serial certainly varies from what we are so used to seeing otherwise. This Bahu is quite different from other girls. Badho is not an introvert but an uncomplicated village girl who is very bubbly, normal and happy-go-lucky. She anxiously awaits her dream husband. Komal has a different side to herself. She says the things she wants to say and is very brave and strong. She is extremely different from the other girls in the village.
A career that you think you could have pursued, other than acting?
Well, I would have loved to write or do stand-up comedy or even sketch comedy. Probably street-based plays.
What is it that you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I chill with my family and friends, watch movies, go on long drives and I love to travel a lot.
It's great to know that you have a family with a social background. How do you contribute to society?
I contribute for social causes along with the family but the cause I feel very strongly about is the environment and how human beings have not been taking care of it. How people litter so much and this is what I really want to change. On the sets, I tell people not to litter. I believe taking these small steps will lead to bigger changes.
The best drama or play you have watched so far.
'ILA' is one of the most commendable dramas I have seen recently; best theatre performance.
How does it feel to be acting on television?
I'm getting to learn a lot new things every day. It's a different routine and demands on the spot results. I get to explore so many things about myself. I get to learn something new about the character every day, so it is a different process.
