Purohit’s collaboration with co-star Sudhanshu Pandey in the show brought initial misconceptions that quickly dissolved upon working together. “Before meeting Sudhanshu ji, my first impression of him was that he must be very arrogant. His face always looked very serious, so I assumed he would be quite rude. But once I met him, I realised he is actually very sweet and kind,” she shared.
She further highlighted his empathetic nature. “Just before this, I was talking to someone and telling them that he hears some sensitive things, right? If there is a story or something from someone, tears come to his eyes. Meaning, without glycerine, he just cries like that, whether it is off-screen or on-screen. He is so soft-hearted.”
Her entry into the show stemmed from longstanding professional relationships rather than a deliberate career move. Having previously worked on several projects with Balaji Telefilms, Purohit reconnected with writer Sharad Chandra Tripathi, who is now associated with Do Duniya, Ek Dil. “Well, a long time ago, I had done quite a few shows with Balaji Telefilms. There was a writer in them, Sharad Chandra Tripathi. Now, in this show, he is the writer. So I was in touch with him, and he asked me, ‘You’ve roamed around a lot. Will you do some work?’ So I said, ‘Yes, tell me what the work is.’ Then he explained it, and I liked the team very much. When you know people from before, it feels a bit like going back home,” she recalled.
Despite the familiarity, Purohit emphasized that the professional process remained rigorous. “No matter how much work comes through recommendations, the process still remains the same. You have to give auditions and go through look tests. You never get work without talent. Someone gave my name, but I still went through multiple auditions and look tests. Only after that did the makers finalise me for the role.”
The role itself presents a striking contrast to her off-screen personality. “Off-screen, my name is Pallavi, and on-screen, it is Pallavi in this too,” she noted. “It doesn't match at all. In real life, I am very naughty and a big mischief-maker, and in this, I am very timid and very submissive.” Working alongside Sudhanshu Pandey’s overpowering character has added to the dynamic. “Sudhanshu Pandey, who is playing Baldev’s character, is so overpowering that words don't come out of my mouth. Right now, I am living in fear, but I feel that going forward, one day the Chandi avatar will emerge. There is still time for that,” she added with characteristic humor.
This pattern of playing subdued characters is not new for Purohit. She drew parallels to her experience with another prominent show. Her understanding of co-actors often comes through social media clips and family discussions rather than full episodes. “Look, I haven't sat down and watched the show on TV like that, but on Instagram or sometimes in reels, his scenes come up, so I have seen them. Some people in my family watch it, so I know his character in Anupamaa.”
Her casting in Do Duniya, Ek Dil itself had an accidental element. “That story is such that, actually, the casting director called me. When I went to give the audition, they realised it was a mix-up because I was the wrong Pallavi. He still said, ‘No problem, now that you have come, give the audition.’ I gave it, and they liked it very much.”
The makers sought a specific archetype for the role. “The maker of the show had a lot of conviction that I would play the role well. There was a lot of discussion because they wanted a very timid, almost cow-like girl in front of them, someone who looks scared but has a journey. I don’t know if I look like that in real life, but I’m not like that at all,” Purohit concluded.
Purohit’s experiences highlight broader realities of the television industry, where serendipity and preparation intersect. Her ability to bring depth to seemingly timid characters while maintaining a spirited off-screen presence demonstrates the versatility many actors cultivate over years of consistent work. As she continues to navigate new roles, her journey serves as a reminder that behind every on-screen persona often lies a far more complex and lively individual.
Through candid reflections like these, Purohit offers audiences a glimpse into the human side of television production — where professional boundaries, personal growth, and unexpected opportunities shape compelling stories both on and off camera.
