Actor Deekshha Sonalkar Tham, whom we have seen in shows like Bani: Ishq Da Kalma and Maharana Pratap, is currently playing Ishika in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye. It’s been close to a year since Deekshha began enjoying her stint on the show. Throwing more light on Ishika, she says, “Ishika in KMTMG is a young woman in her thirties who falls for an older married man. Despite the age difference, she truly loves him and makes sure he leaves his wife and kids for her. She is a strong woman who wants what she wants and goes to any extent to get it. Her drive and ambition are qualities I share, but apart from that, there is a vast difference between our personalities. The things Ishika does and says to hurt the people around her are not something I would do.”
She also adds, “It’s been 11 months on this show now, and I’ve had a great time! We have all become like a big family, and honestly, we look forward to scenes where we’re all present. It’s just so much fun and positivity around us at all times.” When asked if she feels any monotony as an actor in a daily show, she says, “I think I’ve reached a phase in my life where I crave monotony. I love waking up every morning and going to work. KMTMG has always provided the audience with relevant stories. Our show has dealt with issues like domestic violence, POCSO, and divorce stigma—topics that very few shows address. Our storyline is never stretched longer than it should be. We navigate these tracks at a pace that makes it both comprehensive and interesting for the audience.”
Talking about her equation with her co-stars from the show, Deekshha says, “We all share a great rapport. It’s nonstop fun on set. But as ironic as it may sound, I gel most with my on-screen sautan. Hemangi Kavi, who plays Amruta’s mother, and I have been inseparable since the beginning of the show. We can surely bring the house down!”
When asked about the challenges she has faced in the show, Deekshha says, “I must admit that shaping the character initially was a challenge. I knew Ishika was a grey character, but I didn’t want to make her the typical daily soap villain. I wanted to give her a layer of niceness too, as whatever she does is justified in her mind, so there had to be more to her. I love that I get to explore so many aspects with this character. I am also a fashion and makeup enthusiast, and I am lucky that my Creative Director and Costume Designer trust every little experiment I do. I like changing my saree draping and doing a lot of funky eye makeup whenever I can. It makes me enjoy my work even more, and on top of that, when I receive praise for Ishika, it makes it all worth it.”
