One of the longest-running shows on Colors channel and also one of the most successful ones too has been Shakti… Astitva Ke Ehsaas Kii. The show gained immense popularity and became a household name pretty soon. As we know, the show has a theme based on the lives of eunuchs and had Rubina Dilaik essaying the lead for many years.
Now, with an array of entries and exits in the show, even Rubina has left the show, many new faces are being roped in to take the story forward. The show will also welcome another star in the form of actor Aniruddh Dave. The actor left a huge mark with his character in Patiala Babes and will now be entering Shakti, where he will be playing a eunuch.
Opening on it to Times of India, Dave confirmed saying, “Yes, I am playing a eunuch in the show and have already started shooting for it.” He added, “There is a lot of stigma associated with transgenders in our society. But we must not forget that they are human beings, just like anyone else, and not different from others. It’s a very performance-oriented show with a huge fan following. When I was offered the role and the character was narrated to me, there was no question of saying ‘no’ or having second thoughts.” For any actor, such roles are highly challenging but unlike other eunuchs that we have seen on-screen so far in traditional garb, Aniruddh says he will be seen in a different avatar. He elaborates, “I am not playing a regular eunuch, which we generally see on-screen, wearing big bindi and sindoor with heavy sarees. I play a male eunuch and the look is inspired by the concept of Ardhnarishwar. So, you will see me wearing western dresses teamed up with an Indian look. It’s a kind of mix and match.”
We certainly cannot wait to see Dave in this new avatar.