Ahsaas Channa was recently seen in the family-drama, Greater Kalesh, which was released on Netflix. The actor opened up about playing the lead role in the film and said that she stepped into a new space while acting for it.
Ahsaas said that when she read the script, it reminded her of old school shows on Disney. “It’s not your usual family drama; it’s gentle, familiar, and very kind-hearted. Everyone in the story knows everyone; this warmth is so rare to see now. It’s something you can watch with your parents, laugh at, tear up a little, and not feel drained,” she said.
Greater Kalesh tells the story of a young woman named Twinkle Handa, who returns home for a surprise Diwali visit, only to find that the comfort of one’s abode comes with its own share of discomfort. “I’ve actually never lived away from home. My work is in Mumbai, where my parents are too, so I’ve been really lucky that way. But I totally relate to Twinkle’s guilt, that feeling that you’re not spending enough time with your mum because you’re constantly working,” she said.
She added, “We wanted her to be completely different from anything I’ve done before. She’s calm, she thinks before she reacts, she’s not performative. Most of my characters have been expressive and slightly dramatic - Twinkle is restrained. Playing her felt like growing up on screen.”
Speaking about making her debut on Netflix, Ahsaas said, “To have your face on a Netflix poster it’s surreal! It’s also my third project with them, and there are two more coming next year. It’s a dream for any actor to find a home like this.”
She added, “And I’ve been lucky to play characters people see themselves in. But with Greater Kalesh, I feel like I’ve stepped into a new space, it’s not just about being relatable anymore; it’s about being real.”
Ahsaas is known for starring in shows like Kota Factory, Mismatched, Hostel Daze and Half CA, among others.
