Chetna Singh Cherishes Her Multilayered Role in 'Badal Pe Paon Hai', Reflects on Journey and Challenges

Actress Chetna Singh, who is part of the show Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s Badal Pe Paon Hai, says that she loves her role of Astha. She adds that her character is multilayered. “My role is of Astha, who is Rajat's elder sister. She is a little lazy and happy with what she has. But Aastha’s character also has a bit of suspense. I feel the audience will be able to connect with Astha and the family. Astha runs a home parlour,” she says. 

Talking about shooting in Chandigarh, she says, “Chandigarh is almost like my hometown, I was born in Jalandhar but my childhood was spent here. It feels like I am back again to my childhood days. I feel that Ravi sir and Sargun ma’am have brought Bombay to Punjab. The actors from Punjab who cannot come to Bombay have helped us a lot as well.” Talking about her association with Sargun, she says, “Back in the days when I was in RJ. She launched me as an RJ, she came for the launch and she was the biggest celebrity that we had managed to get on the show. when we met, she complimented me saying you have a cute Punjabi face. This was in 2018 and in 2020, I got a call. It wasn’t for me but things worked out as this was my destiny and meant for me. Ravi sir and Sargun ma’am are such big inspirations for everyone. They have made everyone realise that dreams come true. You can become a producer at a very young age too if you are fully focused. For us, they have made Punjab our Bombay.”   

Talking about the challenges of playing Astha, she says, “For me, to approach this role, was a process. I am so emotional and conservative. On the other hand, my character is so chirpy, and talkative. So it would be difficult to catch up with her. There is so much we can do with one character, it’s just a matter of time. Ravi sir and Sargun ma’am have given us open hands to explore Astha more.”   And as for shooting rituals, she has a few! “My first ritual is celebrating a chocolate day. I give chocolate to anyone who meets me on the first day.”