"The most vital thing is that Jiji will be instrumental in taking the storyline forward and brings in a drastic change," Farida said in a press statement. Her re-entry will trigger more friction between the Anandi-Jagya-Gauri relationship in the show.

"Last time around I brought about a change in Dadisa's heart, this time let's see whose hearts melt," she added. Farida plays the role of Dadisa's elder sister in the Colors' show.

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"The most vital thing is that Jiji will be instrumental in taking the storyline forward and brings in a drastic change," Farida said in a press statement. Her re-entry will trigger more friction between the Anandi-Jagya-Gauri relationship in the show.

"Last time around I brought about a change in Dadisa's heart, this time let's see whose hearts melt," she added. Farida plays the role of Dadisa's elder sister in the Colors' show.

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People have accepted Avika and given her love and respect and I expect the same." The show, Balika Vadhu is set up in rural Rajasthan and highlights the hazards of of child marriage.

As the show took a five year leap, 19-year-old Pratyusha will now play the role of Anandi . "I am happy to be part of this show.

Though we all have become modern, the practice of child marriage is prevalent in villages in India. It must be stopped as it affects not only childhood but also restricts the growth of a child, as they don't get the opportunity to study further," Pratyusha said.

Jameshedpur-based Partyusha, who is a trained classical dancer and singer, was chosen as the new 'Anandi' through an SMS campaign. She is the final year of B.

Com. "This is the first time I will be seen on TV.

Earlier I have given screen tests and done several plays," she said (less)

People have accepted Avika and given her love and respect and I expect the same." The show, Balika Vadhu is set up in rural Rajasthan and highlights the hazards of of child marriage.

As the show took a five year leap, 19-year-old Pratyusha will now play the role of Anandi . "I am happy to be part of this show.

Though we all have become modern, the practice of child marriage is prevalent in villages in India. It must be stopped as it affects not only childhood but also restricts the growth of a child, as they don't get the opportunity to study further," Pratyusha said.

Jameshedpur-based Partyusha, who is a trained classical dancer and singer, was chosen as the new 'Anandi' through an SMS campaign. She is the final year of B.

Com. "This is the first time I will be seen on TV.

Earlier I have given screen tests and done several plays," she said (less)

People have accepted Avika and given her love and respect and I expect the same." The show, Balika Vadhu is set up in rural Rajasthan and highlights the hazards of of child marriage.

As the show took a five year leap, 19-year-old Pratyusha will now play the role of Anandi . "I am happy to be part of this show.

Though we all have become modern, the practice of child marriage is prevalent in villages in India. It must be stopped as it affects not only childhood but also restricts the growth of a child, as they don't get the opportunity to study further," Pratyusha said.

Jameshedpur-based Partyusha, who is a trained classical dancer and singer, was chosen as the new 'Anandi' through an SMS campaign. She is the final year of B.

Com. "This is the first time I will be seen on TV.

Earlier I have given screen tests and done several plays," she said (less)

People have accepted Avika and given her love and respect and I expect the same." The show, Balika Vadhu is set up in rural Rajasthan and highlights the hazards of of child marriage.

As the show took a five year leap, 19-year-old Pratyusha will now play the role of Anandi . "I am happy to be part of this show.

Though we all have become modern, the practice of child marriage is prevalent in villages in India. It must be stopped as it affects not only childhood but also restricts the growth of a child, as they don't get the opportunity to study further," Pratyusha said.

Jameshedpur-based Partyusha, who is a trained classical dancer and singer, was chosen as the new 'Anandi' through an SMS campaign. She is the final year of B.

Com. "This is the first time I will be seen on TV.

Earlier I have given screen tests and done several plays," she said (less)

People have accepted Avika and given her love and respect and I expect the same." The show, Balika Vadhu is set up in rural Rajasthan and highlights the hazards of of child marriage.

As the show took a five year leap, 19-year-old Pratyusha will now play the role of Anandi . "I am happy to be part of this show.

Though we all have become modern, the practice of child marriage is prevalent in villages in India. It must be stopped as it affects not only childhood but also restricts the growth of a child, as they don't get the opportunity to study further," Pratyusha said.

Jameshedpur-based Partyusha, who is a trained classical dancer and singer, was chosen as the new 'Anandi' through an SMS campaign. She is the final year of B.

Com. "This is the first time I will be seen on TV.

Earlier I have given screen tests and done several plays," she said (less)

People have accepted Avika and given her love and respect and I expect the same." The show, Balika Vadhu is set up in rural Rajasthan and highlights the hazards of of child marriage.

As the show took a five year leap, 19-year-old Pratyusha will now play the role of Anandi . "I am happy to be part of this show.

Though we all have become modern, the practice of child marriage is prevalent in villages in India. It must be stopped as it affects not only childhood but also restricts the growth of a child, as they don't get the opportunity to study further," Pratyusha said.

Jameshedpur-based Partyusha, who is a trained classical dancer and singer, was chosen as the new 'Anandi' through an SMS campaign. She is the final year of B.

Com. "This is the first time I will be seen on TV.

Earlier I have given screen tests and done several plays," she said (less)

I never thought that my dream will actually come true, " the 19-year-old girl told in an interview. "Balika Vadhu", launched in 2008, started by depicting the story of child bride Anandi, who is married off to an equally young boy Jagdish.

It traced the journey of the girl, who fails to have a joyful childhood and is bound by her in-laws' strict customs. The show has now taken a five year leap and Pratyusha will be seen as grown up Anandi.

She was selected after a nationwide SMS poll. The girl from Jamshedpur pipped Lucknow-based Nivedita Tiwari and Mumbai's Ketaki Chitale to bag the role.

When asked whether she is nervous to play a character that has been so famous with people, the young actress said: "No I'm not nervous at all, I'm just very excited." "It is definitely challenging because there are so many expectations attached to this character.

People have loved it in the past, so it is very important to fulfil those expectations. I'll do my best.

"The basic character of Anandi will remain the same. She will be the same, very chirpy but poised too.

The main changes will only be the few things that a grown up girl does for her family and for her husband, " she said. Pratyusha, the only child of her parents, lives alone in Mumbai in a paying guest accommodation.

"This is my first acting assignment. First, my parents were shocked to hear that I want to be an actress, but they trust me a lot.

They thought if I want to do it, then they should let me do it. So they have been very supportive.

In fact now they are very happy, " she said. So when did acting bug bit her? "I've always been associated with cultural activities.

I'm a classical dancer and I sing too. I used to take part in plays and theatre activities in school and college.

But it was only when I did a play called 'Kalidas' that I thought that lets try my luck in this field. I was 17-years-old then, " informed Pratyusha, who is pursuing her graduation through distance education (less)