Gram Chikitsalay: Alia Bhatt’s BFF Akansha Ranjan Kapoor recalls real-life ride-or-die situation; director warned she’d lose show if…

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When Akansha Ranjan Kapoor agreed to star in Gram Chikitsalay, she didn’t anticipate that the role would cause her to leave her comfort zone in such a physical sense. To portray her character authentically, the actress found herself needing to conquer something she had long avoided: learning to ride a scooter.

Located at the core of India, Gram Chikitsalay is an upcoming series on Prime Video that focuses on life in rural areas, particularly the healthcare system. In this show, Akansha portrays Dr. Gargi, a young doctor in a secluded village. However, to fully embody Dr. Gargi, she needed to do more than just comprehend her character; she had to transform into her, including navigating through villages on a scooter.

Akansha remembered that during her initial encounter with director Rahul Pandey, he inquired if she knew how to ride a motorbike. When she responded negatively, his immediate suggestion was for her to take lessons. At first, she assumed he was just being playful. However, when he teased her by suggesting she might miss the opportunity if she didn’t learn, his words carried a different weight. It felt like a test of sorts.

For many people, scootering might appear straightforward, but for Akansha, who had no experience with bicycles, it was a significant jump. She had always been apprehensive about two-wheelers and couldn’t imagine herself on one, let alone riding one in front of a camera. However, instead of backing off, she chose to confront her fear head-on.

For a month, she gradually gained confidence by practicing scooter riding independently. Despite using a stand-in during filming for that particular scene, she was determined to perform the task herself. She had invested considerable time in preparation and refused to allow anyone else to step into her shoes at that critical moment.

Akansha found each moment of filming, despite taking hours, incredibly enjoyable. It turned out to be one of the most fulfilling aspects of her time on set. The actress takes pride in overcoming an old fear for this role, and now she possesses a new skill that she may not have acquired otherwise.

In the show called “Gram Chikitsalay,” which is directed by Rahul Pandey and brought to life by Deepak Kumar Mishra, we find Amol Parashar and Vinay Pathak as part of the star-studded cast. The narrative revolves around Dr. Prabhat, a city doctor who assumes leadership at a dilapidated Primary Health Centre in Bhathkandi village. Akansha, alongside Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh, play significant roles in the series.

The show will premiere on May 9 on Prime Video.

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2025-05-06 02:52