EXCLUSIVE: “For Me, It Felt Like a Mother India Moment:” Monika Panwar on Nishaanchi

Monika Panwar plays Aaishvary’s mother in Nishaanchi. As audiences shower immense appreciation on her performance, she says she feels amazing. Talking about her character, Monika said, “I’m honestly so excited about the incredible response Nishaanchi is receiving and how deeply people are connecting with Manjari. Reading reviews that say I ‘steal the show’ still feels surreal, because when I first imagined her, I saw her as the soul of so many women out there. For me, it felt a bit like a Mother India moment, where the mother’s presence leaves a lasting impression.”

She further added, “I’ve always been drawn to roles that stand out, characters who have their own rhythm, even if the story around them keeps moving. For Manjari, it was never about how much screen time she gets; it’s about the weight she carries every time she steps in. She represents that quiet strength, sacrifice, and resilience we see in so many households, especially from our mothers and housewives.”

“Knowing her journey, the silence, the defiance and her voice, has really connected with people is such a fulfilling feeling, “she concluded.