Toral Rasputra on her preparation for Hastinapur Ke Veer: I read a few books and each of them gave me a different insight into Kunti’s personality

Hastinapur Ke Veer is all set to give the viewers a new and emotional retelling of the early years of the Mahabharat, exploring the relationships, values and experiences that shaped some of mythology’s most iconic characters. One such character is Kunti (Toral Rasputra), a woman remembered not just as the mother of the Pandavas, but also as a symbol of strength, sacrifice and resilience through every challenge life threw at her.Toral, known for playing powerful women on screen, approached Kunti not as a mythological character but as a mother in impossible circumstances with dignity and strength. And to prepare for the part, the actress immersed herself in literature and references about the character. She read books like Teachings of Queen Kunti, The Kaunteyas – Queen Kunti’s Mahabharata and Kunti by Koral Dasgupta to get different perspectives of the character. It was through these readings that Toral found out the many layers of Kunti, not only as a mother to the Pandavas, but also as a woman constantly balancing duty, sacrifice, guilt, courage and unconditional love. “Every writer had a different take on Kunti and that inspired me to come up with my own interpretation of the character on screen,” she says. It inspired her to create her own interpretation of the character for the screen, one that feels emotionally authentic and strong.Talking about her interpretation of Kunti, Toral Rasputra shared, “Kunti is such a powerful and emotionally layered character that I knew I wanted to understand her beyond what’s written in the script. I read books on Kunti and each of them gave me a different insight into her personality and journey. What fascinated me most was how every version presented her strength, sacrifices and emotional conflicts in such unique ways. As an actor, it pushed me to think deeper and eventually create my own interpretation of Kunti, a woman who is strong yet sensitive, wise yet emotional. I wanted to portray her in a way that audiences can connect with not just as a queen or a mother, but as a woman whose struggles and resilience still feel relevant today.”