Renowned for her impactful portrayals in “Ek Mahanayak – Dr BR Ambedkar” and “Doosri Maa,” Neha Joshi is set to play yet another pivotal motherly role, this time in the upcoming series “Atal.” The versatile actress will be stepping into the character of Krishna Devi Vajpayee, the mother of the late Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The show promises to uncover the untold aspects of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s childhood, shedding light on the formative years of the respected leader.
Set against the backdrop of British colonial rule in India, “Atal” aims to delve into the intricacies of the late Prime Minister’s early life. The series will explore incidents, beliefs, and challenges that shaped Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s character during his childhood.
Neha Joshi, sharing insights into her character, expresses her honor in essaying the role of Krishna Devi Vajpayee. She describes Krishna Devi as a woman with a profound passion for history and politics, who gracefully transitions into a devoted supporter of her husband, Vajpayee Ji. Her life’s mission revolves around maintaining harmony within her family and steadfastly standing behind her husband’s choices. Silent in her opposition to British colonial rule, Krishna Devi embodies a genuine desire to witness India break free.
Diving deeper into the storyline, Neha Joshi highlights the emphasis on young Atal’s relationship with his mother, indicating that Krishna Devi deeply influenced his beliefs, values, and thinking.
On a personal note, Neha Joshi, who tied the knot with writer, poet, and actor Omkar Kulkarni last year, keeps her private life away from the limelight. Reflecting on her low-key wedding, she shares, “Marriage was a very private affair for me, and so were all the functions around it. I kept it a very close and private affair because I have always wanted it like that.”
Stay tuned for “Atal” as it unfolds the untold story of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s childhood, with Neha Joshi portraying a key role in bringing his mother’s influence to life on screen.