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Actor Gaurav Wadhwa, who plays Vivaan in Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah’s Oh Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera, which is produced under Studio LSD, is loving every bit of the twists that keep coming on the show. From unexpected emotional turns to a character arc that has shifted significantly since the show began, he believes his character has evolved.
He said,
“The recent twists have been amazing, truly unexpected, and deeply emotional. My character Vivaan has actually flipped quite a bit since he first met and interacted with Aparajita. Right now, he carries a certain anger towards her because she couldn’t become his bhabhi as she had rejected Rakshit’s proposal, and that weighs on him. But what excites me most is that this emotional complexity makes the journey so layered and real.”
Part of what makes the show work, he believes, is that it refuses to be just one thing. He said,
“The show is truly a mixture of emotions, and it has something for every kind of viewer. Whether you enjoy a heartfelt love story, light-hearted comedy, humor, or emotional drama, it’s all woven together beautifully. That variety is what keeps audiences coming back. It’s not just one-dimensional storytelling; it speaks to everyone.”
Playing a character through emotionally charged, TRP-sensitive storylines is a tightrope act, but Gaurav has found his footing by keeping things honest. He said,
“I focus on staying true to the character and the moment. When a track is emotionally heavy, I try to live in it honestly rather than overthink the external pressure. The emotion has to feel real on screen, and that’s what ultimately connects with the audience and reflects in the numbers too.”
At the heart of the show remains the relationship between Aparajita and Rakshit, a pairing that audiences have clearly not tired of. Gaurav said,
“Their relationship is very special. They are truly an iconic pair of the television industry, and seeing them finally come together again in this beautiful love story has been magical for both us and the audience. There’s a familiarity and a warmth to them that viewers deeply cherish.”
When it comes to social media and audience reactions, the actor is aware but has learned not to let them steer him. He said,
“I do follow social media, and I read the reviews, the DMs, and the comments. But I’ve learned not to change my performance based on that, because for every person who showers love, there’s someone who doesn’t connect with it.”
“Earlier, especially when I played villain-type roles and people didn’t appreciate it, I used to get affected. But slowly I realized it’s my job, and if people are hating my character, it means I’m doing it right,” he added.
The broader question of television versus OTT is one the industry keeps circling back to, and Wadhwa’s view is measured. He said,
“Television has its own dedicated audience, one that has been loyal for years. The youth may be shifting towards OTT, but our core viewers still watch television, and that’s not going anywhere. OTT and TV serve different audiences and different needs; one simply cannot replace the other entirely.”
Keeping a character consistent through constantly shifting storylines is its own challenge, one he has developed a clear method for. He said,
“It’s definitely a challenge, but it’s also what keeps the work exciting. You have to stay rooted in who your character fundamentally is, even as the circumstances around them shift.”
“With Vivaan, I always go back to his core emotions and motivations, and that’s the anchor that keeps the continuity intact even through all the twists. All I’ll say is the love story has finally begun, and the upcoming episodes are going to be truly amazing. There’s a beautiful mix of emotions ahead. Viewers are in for a treat, and I think it’s going to be very, very special,” Gaurav ended.
