Vaishali Arora, who plays the role of Ria in Rahul Tewary & Rolling Tales Production’s show Udne Ki Aasha, says that the team has a lot of fun on the set. Since Vaishali is a foodie, she loves bingeing on yummy snacks her teammates bring all day. “I want to share a funny behind-the-scenes moment that has happened multiple times. Ria, as a character, is a foodie. Akash makes yummy food and sends it to her, and she eats it. Every time I’m shooting, the production team asks what I want to eat and keeps it ready. I get so into my character because I’m a foodie myself that even during rehearsals, I end up eating. By the time we do the final take, the food is almost gone, and I have no space left in my stomach. One specific instance was when Akash made a red velvet cake for her. I started eating during rehearsals and had eaten half of it by the final take.”
“Similarly, with the dosa Sharma episode, I ate so much during rehearsals that I couldn’t eat lunch later,” she says. Meanwhile, the monsoons are here, and she’s looking forward to some yummy maggie and tea. “I’m not a big fan of the monsoon, but my favourite thing to do during this season is to sit at home, have chai and Maggi, watch something funny, and laze around on my couch. When working, I keep sipping coffee to stay active and take strolls outside to get fresh air when it stops raining,” she says.
Ask her if her onscreen character had a monsoon playlist, what songs do you think would include, and she says, “There are two songs that perfectly match Ria’s character: Barsore Megha Megha and Zooby Dooby. I can imagine Zooby Dooby playing every time Ria walks in because she’s so cool and fun. These songs would definitely top her playlist.” Monsoon is often associated with romance in Indian television. The actress says that so much of that is awaited on the show. “Yes, the monsoon does create romance. There’s something I want my audience to look forward to in the upcoming episodes. The chemistry between Akash and Ria will really unfold against a very romantic backdrop. Heavy clouds will set the scene for Ria to express her true feelings, and Akash’s reaction will be something to watch. I want my fans to stay tuned to witness this magical moment created by Akash and Ria. I’m eagerly waiting for it!” she says.
It seems that her fans have been loving her performance. “The last few weeks have been overwhelming for me. I’ve been getting messages, comments, and even meeting fans in malls, dance studios, and events where people are only talking about Ria and her chemistry with Akash. The cutest and most unique comment I’ve received is about Ria’s styling. Everyone loves the clothes and everything about her look. It’s not just young girls but also women in their late thirties and forties who are loving the cool jeans, scrunchies, cool clips, natural makeup, and accessories. This makes me take my look and styling more seriously as an actor. Credit goes to our stylist Reena Chopra and our creator Simran,” she says.
