Ashi Singh on her most emotionally demanding role yet in Ufff…Yeh Love Hai Mushkil; says ‘Kairi feels like an extension of me’

Actress Ashi Singh, who has previously charmed audiences with her performances in Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai and Meet, is currently winning hearts as Kairi Sharma, a spirited and emotionally layered law student in Ufff…Yeh Love Hai Mushkil. The show explores love, trust, inner conflict, and raw vulnerability — all through the lens of Kairi’s evolving journey.

In a chat, Ashi opened up about how the role has not only pushed her as an actor but also deepened her own understanding of emotional depth and performance.

“Playing this role has enhanced both my performance and the way I approach my craft. Kairi isn’t one-dimensional — she’s complex, vulnerable, impulsive, and resilient all at once. That’s what makes her both relatable and challenging,” Ashi shared.

When asked what surprised her the most about portraying Kairi, Ashi admitted that the emotional contrasts within the character caught her off guard.

“Initially, I thought she had just two major emotions. But as I dove into her world, I discovered how deeply conflicted she is. Her heart pulls her one way, her mind another. That contrast is incredibly interesting to explore as an actor.”

While Kairi wears her heart on her sleeve and believes in love without hesitation, Ashi says she’s a little more guarded in real life.

“I do believe love and trust are the most beautiful emotions, but I take time to open up. Once I trust, I give my all — just like Kairi. So yes, there’s definitely a part of me in her.”

Her on-screen chemistry with co-star Shabir Ahluwalia (Yug) has received praise, and Ashi credits that natural flow to full immersion into character.

“Whatever bond we share off-screen, it all changes once the camera rolls. We become Yug and Kairi. We carry their emotional weight, and I think that authenticity translates on screen.”

For Ashi, Kairi is a character that feels incredibly personal.

“This time, I didn’t try to create too much distance between myself and the character. I see so much of myself in her — she’s responsible, cheerful, and keeps moving forward no matter what. The only thing I wish I had from her? Her ability not to overthink. I’m the complete opposite when it comes to that!”

The emotional scenes have often stayed with her, especially in the current storyline.

“The recent scenes, like my siblings leaving or the hospital sequence with Maeri, really stayed with me. It wasn’t about just crying on cue — I had to feel everything from within. Holding that emotion, living in that space all day… it was exhausting but also fulfilling. It made me respect the emotional depth this profession demands.”

Through Kairi, Ashi Singh is not just playing a role — she’s growing as a performer and person. And in doing so, she’s giving audiences a character who feels real, relatable, and incredibly human.

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