Sriti Jha on Aparajita's Fight for Identity in Oh Humnava
Sriti Jha reveals the emotional layers of Aparajita's isolation, resilience, and fight for identity in the drama series Oh Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera.
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Sriti Jha on Aparajita's Fight for Identity in Oh Humnava
Actress Sriti Jha is navigating one of the most emotionally demanding roles of her career as she steps into the shoes of Aparajita — the determined yet tormented protagonist of the new Indian television drama Oh Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera, produced by Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah's Studio LSD.
In an exclusive conversation ahead of a new narrative arc in the show, Jha opened up about the psychological weight of portraying a woman caught in a web of emotional abuse, familial misunderstanding, and hard-won self-discovery.
"Right now I'm very nervous because the show has just started and we are still unfolding the story. In some scenes, I feel deeply saddened — I cannot imagine that people actually have to live like this," Jha told media representatives at a recent promotional interaction.
The show, which has drawn early critical attention for its sensitive treatment of marital dynamics and emotional manipulation, centres on Aparajita's struggle to be believed — not by strangers, but by her own family. According to Jha, this aspect of the narrative is particularly painful to inhabit.
"Nothing is working in her favour. Even her family believes Lalit is a wonderful person and they wonder why Aparajita isn't making an effort to make the relationship work. They feel she isn't even trying, which makes me feel bad," she said.
Despite the weight of isolation her character carries, Jha described a turning point in Aparajita's arc that she finds quietly powerful — the moment the character resolves to stop seeking rescue.
"I love that Aparajita has now decided she won't ask anyone else for help. She will handle it herself and do whatever it takes. She will put in her absolute best effort to get out of this situation and pull her family out of this trouble as well," Jha explained.
A pivotal subplot in the drama involves the deliberate targeting of Aparajita's father, Ram Gopal — a respected weaver of Maheshwari sarees — who is forced by Lalit into menial and demeaning labour as a form of coercion. Jha described this track as one of the most emotionally challenging to film.
"He is such a great artist and weaver who used to make Maheshwari sarees, and today he has to do a job where people misbehave with him. Aparajita absolutely hates this," she said, visibly moved when discussing the father-daughter dynamic at the heart of the show.
The actress noted that Lalit's awareness of Aparajita's attachment to her family makes him a particularly calculated antagonist. "Since Aparajita is finally raising her voice, Lalit knows that her weakness is her family. She doesn't want to hurt them or reveal the complete truth about him because she fears it may severely affect her father's health," she explained.
Jha framed the overarching emotional journey of the series as a meditation on identity under pressure — and on what it means for a woman to reclaim her own name in the most literal sense.
"I think Aparajita is drawing her strength from realising that she truly needs to become 'Aparajita' — invincible. The other roles of daughter, sister, or wife can come later. First, she needs to stand strong as herself, and only then will she be able to face everything," she said.
Oh Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera is currently airing and has been produced under Studio LSD, the banner behind several acclaimed Hindi drama serials. Sriti Jha is best known for her decade-long portrayal of Pragya in Kumkum Bhagya, and this role marks a significant creative shift into more complex dramatic territory.
Radhika Joshi Verified Public Figure • 14 May, 2026Journalist
Radhika Joshi is a dedicated journalist associated with Telly Orbit, known for covering television entertainment, regional TV updates, and trending news from the entertainment industry. With a keen eye on the latest happenings in the TV world, she brings engaging stories, celebrity updates, serial buzz, and regional entertainment highlights to audiences through timely and informative coverage.
