A girl from Bhagalpur, Bihar, who once used to make videos on 90s songs wearing her mother's suits, might not have even imagined that one day she would be known more by the name of her character 'Sanvika' than by her real name.
Entertainment News: Sanchita Basu, who gained recognition by making short videos on social media, is today trying to make her own place in the world of acting. Sanchita, who comes from Bhagalpur, Bihar, is getting a lot of love from the audience for the character of Sanvika in season 2 of the web series 'Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar'. However, his journey to acting started suddenly.
She once used to make videos on 90s songs wearing her mother's suits, but now she is learning the nuances of acting in front of the camera. During a recent conversation, Sanchita spoke openly about her early days, family support, struggles and the confidence she got from the character of Sanvika.
Used to make videos wearing mother's clothes
Sanchita Basu told that in the early days of social media, her mother used to help her in shooting videos. She used to make videos on old Hindi songs wearing her mother's traditional clothes. People started liking her style and gradually making such videos became a part of her daily routine. According to Sanchita, when she was studying in ninth grade, her mother used to select songs of the 1990s for her before returning from school. After reaching home, she would wear her mother's suit and shoot 10 to 12 videos simultaneously. The wind coming from the window of his room and the flying hair became a part of the video.
He told that no matter how boring the day was at school, the excitement of returning home and making videos was always there. At that time he had no idea that this hobby would later take him to the world of acting.
Journey from social media to acting
Social media played an important role in furthering Sanchita's career. According to him, he also got his first acting project 'Film First Day First Show' through social media. However, she believes that lip-syncing songs and bringing a character to life on screen are two different things. As an actress, she is learning to convey the feeling of the character to the audience through her voice, emotions and dialogues.
To improve her acting, she watches films, reads newspapers and tries to learn from experienced actors. Working with people associated with theater has also given him the opportunity to learn a lot. Sanchita says that she wishes that people should recognize her not only as a social media star but also as a good actress.
The character of 'Sanvika' gave new confidence
The character of Sanvika in 'Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar' has proved to be special for Sanchita. He told that in real life he is quite different from his character. Sanchita is calm by nature and sometimes prefers to handle her emotions in private rather than expressing them openly. In contrast, Sanvika is outspoken, self-confident and stubborn.
According to Sanchita, this character helped her recognize a new strength within herself. Now many people call her Sanvika instead of her real name. For him, this is a sign that the audience has accepted his character. During the shooting of this series, he also got a chance to experience college life. After studying in a girls' college till 12th standard, her regular college attendance was affected due to her busy schedule in acting. She told that she is also preparing to appear for her final year graduation examination.
Learned to ride a bike, even fell many times
To play the character of Sanvika, Sanchita also had to learn to ride a bike. He told that during the shooting, he had to face difficulties due to falling several times while riding the bike. While shooting a particular scene, he had to ride a bike on a slope. Despite giving four consecutive takes for this scene, she could not complete the shot and became very nervous.
Finally, the scene could be shot properly in the fifth take. This experience was challenging for him, but it also made him understand the importance of working hard for his character.
Dream of family and desire to make father proud
Sanchita considers her family an important part of her success. He told that his father Surendra wanted him to join civil services, while his mother Beena wanted him to become a doctor. But the popularity and acting opportunities he got on social media led him on a different path.
He also cited his love for his parents as the reason behind adding 'Basu' to his name. The most emotional moment for Sanchita was when she saw tears of joy in her father's eyes during a program organized in Patna. She wants her work to always make her family proud.