Actor Sunita Rajwar, known as Kranti Devi in the popular series Panchayat, responded to the criticism coming her way for a particular scene in season 4 in a recent interview. The controversy stems from a scene where Rajwar’s character, Kranti Devi, makes disparaging remarks towards a pregnant character, Khushboo, portrayed by Tripti Sahu.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Rajwar acknowledged the public’s reaction. She said, “Mujhe log bahut buri-buri gaaliyan de rahe gain (People are giving me bad abuses), saying: How could you make such nasty comments to a pregnant Khushboo?”

Despite the negative comments, Rajwar maintains a positive outlook. “Koi kos raha hai, koi bad-dua de raha hai. (Someone is cursing. Some is giving bad omen) On the one hand, they’re congratulating me for becoming the Pradhan in the show. On the other, they’re cursing me for that comment,” she remarked.

Rajwar shared that she took time to personally respond to several comments. The 55-year-old shared that she “replied to most of them.”

“My husband and I were reading the messages and laughing about how innocently people get so involved in a show, despite knowing its fake,” she noted.

Rajwar also contemplated creating a social media reel based on these comments and expressed that the hate is testament to the fact that she did her job well. “Later, I am thinking of making a reel based on these comments. Such things are a medal for me as it gives me the confidence that I was able to play my role convincingly,” she expressed

She elaborated on her character’s response and added, “See, in the show Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) also makes comments on my character liking me with the MLA. In anger, I too do the same,” she explained.

Rajwar concluded by saying that although she understands the negative perception of her character’s retaliation, she does not personally justify it.

Season 4 of Panchayat is currently streaming on Prime Video.

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