Saumya Uniyal reflects on her connection with Charu in Matargashti, the friendship at the heart of the series, a much-discussed confrontation scene and the lessons she learned while working with Rajesh Sharma.
For Saumya Uniyal, stepping into the role of Charu in Matargashti was more than simply learning a character’s lines. The actress discovered familiar shades of her own personality in the young woman she was preparing to portray, making the role feel surprisingly personal from the beginning.
In a recent interview, Uniyal revealed that Charu’s personality is a combination of her own instincts and the creative vision behind the character. She described the balance as roughly 60 percent herself and 40 percent the writer’s interpretation.
But the resemblance goes beyond Charu’s outspoken attitude. According to the actress, it is the character’s approach to friendship, independence and emotional honesty that makes her particularly relatable.
Why Saumya Uniyal connected with Charu in Matargashti
One of the strongest aspects of Charu’s personality is her relationship with Dhara. Although she is protective of her friend, Charu does not believe that caring for someone gives her the right to control their decisions.
That balance between concern and personal freedom was among the qualities that attracted Uniyal to the character.
In the interview, the actress explained that she identified with Charu’s sincerity and the way she values her friendship without expecting Dhara to behave exactly as she would.
The character also gave her an opportunity to explore the uncertainties of growing up. Through Charu and Dhara’s experiences, Matargashti touches on peer pressure, evolving relationships and the complicated transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Rather than presenting friendship as a relationship without disagreements, the story explores how two people can remain close even when their perspectives begin to differ.
The Matargashti confrontation scene that caught viewers’ attention
Among the moments discussed from Matargashti is a confrontation between Charu and Dhara after Dhara reveals her decision to have sex.
The exchange is striking because it challenges what viewers might initially assume about both characters.
Charu appears more confident and socially progressive, yet she is visibly surprised when Dhara shares her decision. The contrast between her outward confidence and unexpected reaction creates much of the scene’s comedy.
Uniyal explained that this contradiction was central to making the exchange entertaining.
The actress also disclosed that the confrontation had a special place in her journey with the series: it was the scene she performed for her audition.
By the time filming began, she was already familiar with the dialogue and emotional shifts. However, that familiarity introduced an unexpected difficulty.
After performing the scene several times, preserving the natural rhythm and spontaneity of the exchange required additional effort. Uniyal acknowledged feeling nervous about repeating the moment while ensuring that the reactions continued to feel authentic.
Her experience offers an interesting glimpse into the demands of screen comedy. A scene that looks effortless to the audience can require careful attention to timing, delivery and the chemistry between performers.
What Charu and Dhara’s friendship says about young women’s choices
Beyond its comedic appeal, the confrontation raises questions about relationships, sexual autonomy and the expectations placed on young women.
When asked whether Charu reflects the attitudes of women from smaller cities, Uniyal challenged the idea that such experiences can be explained simply by where someone lives.
She suggested that family dynamics, upbringing and the openness of conversations about relationships can have a greater influence on a person’s outlook than the difference between a metropolitan city and a smaller town.
Her observations point to an important theme within the story: young adults do not necessarily approach intimacy, friendship or independence according to fixed social stereotypes.
The environment around them, including the information and emotional support available to them, can shape how confidently they make personal decisions.
In this context, Charu’s surprise does not automatically make her a hypocrite. It reveals the gap that can sometimes exist between a person’s expressed beliefs and their immediate emotional responses.
That complexity gives the character more depth than the familiar image of the outspoken, confident best friend.
Saumya Uniyal recalls working with Rajesh Sharma
Another memorable part of Uniyal’s Matargashti experience was sharing screen space with veteran actor Rajesh Sharma, who plays Prakash.
The actress particularly remembered a scene in which she had to deliver dialogue while chewing paan.
Although the situation may sound straightforward, speaking clearly and maintaining comic timing at the same time proved more demanding than she expected.
Sharma helped her work through the sequence, guiding the timing of the exchanges and making the performance feel more comfortable.
For Uniyal, the opportunity was valuable not only because of Sharma’s experience but also because of his attitude towards his work.
She was impressed by his patience, humility and willingness to remain engaged in the creative process.
Watching him perform reinforced an idea she hopes to carry throughout her career: becoming an experienced actor should never mean losing the curiosity to learn.
The interaction also highlighted the collaborative nature of comedy, where the effectiveness of a scene frequently depends on how naturally performers respond to each other.
Why Matargashti was a learning experience for Saumya Uniyal
Uniyal has explored different kinds of performances through projects including Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, Tum Mere Ho, Waiting Hai and Sisterhood.
Rather than treating any particular role as a fixed template for her career, she sees each project as an opportunity to develop new skills.
The actress describes herself as a director’s actor and values the guidance that comes from working closely with filmmakers.
At the same time, she appreciated the creative freedom she received during Matargashti, which allowed her to experiment with Charu’s reactions and discover different ways of approaching scenes.
That balance between direction and personal interpretation appears to have played an important part in shaping her performance.
Saumya Uniyal reveals the roles and filmmakers on her wish list
Looking ahead, Uniyal is interested in exploring characters that challenge her beyond a single genre or familiar screen persona.
She has expressed enthusiasm for emotionally layered roles, intense drama and spy thrillers. Characters with the wit and complexity associated with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel are also among the kinds of performances that interest her.
Her list of filmmakers she would like to collaborate with includes Vikramaditya Motwane and Imtiaz Ali, while working with Christopher Nolan remains a long-term ambition.
For now, the actress appears more focused on finding compelling stories than following a predetermined career path.
Her experience with Matargashti reflects that approach. What began as an immediate personal connection with Charu developed into an opportunity to examine friendship, perform challenging comedy and learn from an established co-actor.
And while Charu may share much of Uniyal’s personality, the character’s appeal ultimately comes from her contradictions — confident yet surprised, protective yet respectful of independence, and still learning how to understand the people closest to her.
Those qualities make Charu more than a conventional best-friend character and give audiences a familiar perspective on the uncertainties of growing up.
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