Bigg Boss 16's Ankit Gupta Spills The Beans On His Upcoming Show Maati Se Bandhi Dor

Ankit Gupta, popularly known for his roles in television shows like Udaariyaan and Junooniyatt, is all set to make a comeback to the small screen, after a considerable break, with Maati Se Bandhi Dor. This new project will have him sharing the screen with Rutuja Bagwe and the filming is reportedly in the process. In an interview with Pinkvilla, the actor discussed the details of his character and the challenges he faced with the Marathi language for this role. For Ankit, Maati Se Bandhi Dor is not just a show; it’s an exploration of deep-rooted relationships and unique cultural nuances.

In the upcoming show, Ankit plays a character named Rannvijay (Rana) who comes from a wealthy farming family but lives in the city for his education. His family dynamics are complex, especially his relationship with his father, which lacks warmth but is balanced by a deep admiration for his mother.

During the conversation, Ankit revealed that the storyline takes an interesting turn when his character, Rana, falls in love with a city girl, only to have his mother already select a girl from their village, for him to marry. Despite his feelings, Rana agrees to the arranged marriage out of respect and admiration for his mother, leading to an intriguing plotline that explores the evolving dynamics between Rana and his father, along with his love story.

Ankit also opened up about his struggles with the Marathi language, citing Bombay’s mixed culture as a challenge in understanding the Marathi dialect spoken in Kolhapur.

“Jab yeh shooting maine shuru ki tab mujhe thoda bahut Marathi culture samajh mein aaya. Kya unke festivals hote hain. Kaise wo log sochte hain (When I started this shooting, I started to understand a little bit of Marathi culture. What are their festivals? How do they think?),” he explained.

However, he expressed relief that his character doesn’t require him to speak Marathi dialogues, making it easier for him to connect with the role.

Apart from Ankit and Rutuja, Maati Se Bandhi Dor also features Gauravv Mukesh, known for his negative role in Imlie.

Other than this anticipated show, Ankit appeared in Bigg Boss 16 recently. His participation in the popular reality has already soared his popularity. His bond with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary during the show made headlines, showing a different side of his persona to the audience.