Ayoshi Talukdar is stepping into a new phase of her acting career with 108 Base Hospital Uri, a limited series set against the demanding world of a military hospital. In the show, she plays Captain Mili Banerjee, an Army doctor whose compassion and warmth exist alongside a strong sense of duty.
For Ayoshi, the role offered an opportunity to explore a character unlike those she had played before. In a recent conversation with t2, the actor spoke about preparing for the series, working with Army personnel and doctors, moving from Bengal to Mumbai, and her ambition to connect with audiences across India.
Ayoshi Talukdar on Playing Captain Mili Banerjee
Ayoshi said she was excited when she was considered for one of the principal roles in a series based around a military hospital. Playing a member of the armed forces, she felt, carried a special significance because of its association with patriotism and responsibility.
Her character, Captain Mili Banerjee, is described by Ayoshi as one of the most loving characters she has portrayed.
“Mili is deeply empathetic, but at the same time extremely good at her job,” she said, explaining that the character always places her professional duty first.
According to Ayoshi, Mili brings warmth and freshness to the narrative and has a strong instinct to care for the people around her. A comment from the show’s creator and producer, who reportedly described Mili as her favourite character, also stayed with the actor during the making of the series.
Real Army Locations Helped Ayoshi Prepare for the Role
Authenticity was an important part of Ayoshi’s preparation for 108 Base Hospital Uri. The cast shot at real locations, including Army camps, where military officers provided guidance and training.
Some Army personnel also appeared alongside the actors in certain scenes. For the medical sequences, real doctors helped the performers understand surgical procedures, movements and the environment inside a medical setting.
For Ayoshi, this practical exposure helped bridge the gap between simply portraying an Army doctor and understanding the responsibilities associated with the profession.
She said that her respect for members of the armed forces grew considerably while working on the project. The experience made her reflect on the pressure faced by Army doctors, who have the responsibility of treating and saving the lives of people serving on the front lines.
Wearing the Army Uniform Changed Her Performance
Ayoshi believes that the Army uniform itself carries a sense of responsibility.
She explained that putting on the uniform naturally affected her body language and helped her understand the discipline and seriousness associated with the character. The guidance she received from Army officers also contributed to her portrayal of Mili.
For the actor, the experience became an important learning opportunity, both professionally and personally.
Ayoshi Talukdar’s Move From Bengal to Mumbai
While 108 Base Hospital Uri has opened a new professional avenue, Ayoshi’s transition to Mumbai represents an equally significant chapter in her career.
She said Bengal remains home and that she has always felt comfortable working there. Moving to Mumbai was initially difficult because it required her to leave that familiar environment.
However, Ayoshi said the city eventually welcomed her warmly. She now hopes to spend more time in Mumbai, particularly with several projects reportedly in the pipeline.
The move was not entirely unexpected. Ayoshi said she had always wanted to work in Mumbai but had been hesitant about taking the step. The opportunity surrounding 108 Base Hospital Uri ultimately convinced her that it was the right moment to expand her horizons.
Why Ayoshi Wanted to Work Beyond One Industry
For Ayoshi, the move to Mumbai is not about leaving Bengali cinema behind. Instead, she sees it as an opportunity to learn and work across industries and languages.
She said she did not want to restrict herself to a single industry or language and wanted to continue challenging herself as an actor.
The biggest adjustment, she admitted, has been Mumbai’s fast-paced working culture. However, rather than finding that energy overwhelming, she enjoys the constant movement and believes it encourages her to keep learning.
From Bengali Cinema to a National Audience
Ayoshi credits her work in Bengal with helping her become more confident in her craft. That experience, she says, is something she carries with her into every new project.
She also believes that language is no longer an insurmountable barrier for her as an actor. At its core, she sees her work in Mumbai as the same profession she has always pursued—acting—but now with the possibility of reaching a much wider audience.
Her ambition is to build a career that allows her to take on promising roles regardless of the language or industry in which they are made.
Ayoshi Is Still Working on Her Hindi Diction
Although Ayoshi is comfortable speaking Hindi, she continues to work on her diction, clarity and modulation.
Since Bengali is her mother tongue, she wants her Hindi to sound as natural and clear as possible. She sees improving her pronunciation and delivery as an ongoing part of her development as an actor.
Performing in a language other than one’s first language does not fundamentally change her approach to acting, she believes. However, she is conscious of the need to communicate naturally with a national audience.
Ayoshi also hopes that strengthening her Hindi will allow her to explore a broader range of characters without audiences immediately identifying her Bengali background through her accent.
A New Chapter for Ayoshi Talukdar
With 108 Base Hospital Uri, Ayoshi Talukdar is combining her Bengali acting experience with a new opportunity in a Hindi-language production. The series has allowed her to work with Army personnel and medical professionals while introducing her to a different scale of audience.
Her Mumbai move adds another dimension to that journey. Rather than treating the transition as a complete break from her roots, Ayoshi appears to view it as an expansion of her acting career.
As she continues working on her Hindi diction and explores projects across industries, the actor is looking to use this new phase to grow as a performer and connect with audiences on a national level.
