The vampire-werewolf folklore is a lot more popular today, says Aditi Rawat, who has joined Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal

Aditi Rawat is fortunate to be exploring a genre different from the previous one. After playing Tia in the comedy show, Hari Mirch Laal Mirch, she is set to dabble in the fantasy genre again with Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal (TIMG). The actress, who has been part of shows like Kaleerein and Main Bhi Ardhangini, says, “It’s an exciting opportunity for me, as I wanted to be a part of this show.I play Aahana, and I am in love with my character. It's a positive character. However, watch out for this one because the character will meet with a supernatural twist.”
She had previously explored the supernatural genre with Shivarjun Ek Ichchadhari Ki Dastaan, in which she portrayed the antagonist. She says, “Safe to say I’m quite well-versed with the supernatural world (laughs!). I want to take up something different every time. Hari Mirch Lal Mirch, in which I played the female lead, was a comedy show with the saas-bahu tadka and yet different from usual saas-bahu sagas on TV.”
Aditi cares more about what her character has to offer to the storyline than worrying about screen time. She shares, “I have worked as the protagonist in two projects. But I am equally proud of a few interesting characters I have played. To me, more important is the character that I portray on-screen than how much screen time I’m getting.”
Many have been comparing TIMG with the cult show, The Vampire Diaries (TVD). Praising the genre, she says, “Shows like TVD exposed our Indian audience to some badass supernatural characters, and I feel that this whole vampire-werewolf folklore is more popular today than it was a few years ago. So, maybe that’s why people feel that TIMG is like TVD.”
Comparisons can also result in unnecessary trolling. The show has been called out for copying TVD scene for scene. Ask her about it, and she replies, “Honestly, these days, almost anything and everything is being trolled. There might be a certain section of the audience that doesn’t like this genre or its presentation here. But I also believe that a majority is still willing to give Indian makers a chance to explore this genre, and I’m sure with time, we’ll be able to hone these characters and this genre well.”