Actress Rose Sardana is making her return to the small screen after a three-year break with the popular television drama Kundali Bhagya. Known for her appearances in several Hindi television shows, Rose is set to enter the long-running series in a new role that she describes as both exciting and challenging.
The actress, who has previously worked in shows including Hum Aapke Ghar Mein Rehte Hain, Badi Devrani, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar and Akbar Ka Bal Birbal, had stepped away from television to explore opportunities across digital entertainment, Bollywood and Punjabi cinema.
Now, with Kundali Bhagya, Rose is returning to the medium that helped establish her as a familiar face among television viewers.
Rose Sardana on Returning to Television
Rose Sardana expressed her excitement about becoming part of Kundali Bhagya, describing the opportunity as a significant moment in her television journey.
According to the actress, joining one of the country’s widely recognised daily television dramas makes her comeback particularly special.
“Kundali Bhagya is one of the most popular shows and being a part of it is a huge honour,” she said, adding that she was thrilled to return to television after three years.
For Rose, however, the decision to join the show was also connected to an important name in the television industry—producer Ekta Kapoor.
“My Reason to Say Yes Was Ekta Kapoor”
Rose Sardana said one of the biggest reasons behind her decision to take up the project was the opportunity to work with Ekta Kapoor.
“My reason to say yes for this show is obviously Ekta Kapoor ma’am,” Rose said, explaining that, like many actors in the industry, she had hoped to work with the producer.
Ekta Kapoor has been one of the most influential producers in Indian television, with several popular and long-running shows produced under her banner over the years.
For an actor returning to television after an extended break, joining a high-profile show associated with an established production team can also provide an opportunity to reconnect with mainstream audiences.
Rose’s return through Kundali Bhagya therefore marks both a professional comeback and a new chapter in her acting career.
Rose Sardana to Play Maahi Khurana
In Kundali Bhagya, Rose Sardana enters the story as Maahi Khurana.
The character brings a new personality into the show’s narrative and has been described by Rose as a fashion-conscious, carefree and strong-willed young woman.
Speaking about Maahi, Rose shared that the character is a fashionista who is stubborn, carefree and money-minded. She is also her mother’s favourite child.
The actress further explained that Maahi differs significantly from her sister Palki.
While Palki has her own personality and priorities, Maahi is particularly focused on her appearance and dreams of becoming a professional model.
The character’s interest in fashion and modelling gives Rose an opportunity to portray a personality with a distinct identity and ambition.
Why Playing Maahi Is a Challenge for Rose Sardana
Rose Sardana believes the role comes with its own set of challenges.
Entering an ongoing television series is different from beginning a show with the rest of the cast. An actor joining an established production has to understand the existing characters, relationships and story developments while also finding a place within the narrative.
Rose acknowledged that adjusting to the flow of an ongoing show can be demanding.
“My character Maahi is a fashionista, she is a stubborn, carefree and money-minded girl who is her mother’s favourite child,” she said while discussing the role.
Rose also pointed out that joining a show already familiar to viewers can make the process of creating a connection with the audience more challenging.
“Personally, I feel it is a challenging role to play because entering an ongoing show and making your own space in the viewers’ hearts takes time,” she said.
That challenge, however, appears to be one the actress is ready to embrace.
A Three-Year Break From Television
Before returning with Kundali Bhagya, Rose Sardana took a break from regular television work for approximately three years.
During this period, she explored opportunities beyond the traditional television format. Her focus included the growing digital entertainment space as well as projects associated with Bollywood and Punjabi cinema.
The move allowed Rose to step beyond the world of daily television dramas and experience different areas of the entertainment industry.
Her career has already included work across several formats, including acting and live-event hosting. With experience in television, cinema and other entertainment platforms, Rose’s return to the small screen adds another phase to her evolving professional journey.
From Hum Aapke Ghar Mein Rehte Hain to Kundali Bhagya
Rose Sardana has been associated with a number of television projects during her career.
She has appeared in shows such as:
- Hum Aapke Ghar Mein Rehte Hain
- Badi Devrani
- Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani
- Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar
- Akbar Ka Bal Birbal
- Kundali Bhagya
Each project has placed her in a different television environment and allowed her to work across varying styles of storytelling.
With Kundali Bhagya, she now joins a series that already has an established audience and a long-running story.
For any actor entering such a production, the challenge is not only to perform a new role but also to introduce a character in a way that feels relevant to viewers who are already invested in the show’s existing storyline.
Rose Promises to Give Her “Hundred Per Cent”
Despite acknowledging the challenges of entering an ongoing television drama, Rose Sardana is approaching the role with enthusiasm.
The actress said she intends to give her complete effort to the character and hopes that audiences enjoy seeing her in a different avatar.
“But, I will definitely give my hundred per cent and hope that the audience enjoys watching me once again in this new and refreshing avatar,” she said.
The role of Maahi Khurana gives Rose an opportunity to return to television with a character that appears different from the roles she has previously played.
With Maahi’s interest in fashion, modelling and her distinct personality traits, the character could introduce a fresh dynamic into the existing narrative of Kundali Bhagya.
A New Chapter for Rose Sardana
For Rose Sardana, the return to television represents more than simply another acting assignment.
After spending time exploring digital entertainment and cinema, she is returning to the small screen through a major television production. Her decision to join Kundali Bhagya was influenced by the opportunity to work with Ekta Kapoor’s production ecosystem and by the challenge of taking on a new character.
The actress also faces the task of establishing Maahi Khurana in the minds of viewers who already have strong connections with the show’s established characters.
Whether Maahi becomes a major part of the show’s future storyline will depend on how the narrative develops. For now, Rose Sardana is looking forward to the challenge and to reconnecting with television audiences after three years away from the medium.
Her comeback is also a reminder of the changing paths available to actors today. Many performers now move between television, streaming platforms, regional cinema and Hindi films, creating careers that are not limited to a single entertainment medium.
With Kundali Bhagya, Rose Sardana is beginning another chapter—this time with a new character, a familiar television audience and the challenge of making Maahi Khurana a memorable part of the show’s story.
