Swati Shah reveals struggles of shooting in a wheelchair

The journey of a character on television shows has such wonderful graphs where actors get to showcase their versatility. For Swati Shah, who plays the role of Kadambari in Zee TV’s Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan, the past few months have been a novel experience as her character was confined to a wheelchair, pretending to be paralyzed. This shift has not only tested her acting skills but also enriched her understanding of portraying complex emotions without physical movement. Now, with Kadambari’s truth revealed in the storyline, Swati is excited to embrace the role of an on-face antagonist, directly confronting Radha (Neeharika Roy) and Mohan (Shabir Ahluwalia) instead of manipulating events from the shadows to disrupt their lives.

Swati Shah says, “Playing Kadambari, who was pretending to be paralyzed in a wheelchair was one of a kind experience for me. It required me to express every emotion solely through my face and eyes, without relying on physical gestures, not even my hands. This was incredibly challenging because I had to convey a range of emotions—fear, anger, deceit—without any movement. I prepared by studying other performances of similar characters and spending hours with my director to ensure my portrayal was authentic and impactful. This phase of my role has taught me a great deal about the power of subtlety in acting.”

She adds, "As the show progresses, now that Kadambari’s truth is out in front of everyone, she will no longer be in hiding when it comes to making devious plans against others.”

In the upcoming episodes, viewers will witness the tension between Kadambari, Mohan, and Radha as she reveals her true colours and openly schemes against them. The plot promises to deliver high drama and unexpected twists, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

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