Kruttika Desai steps into a new avatar as Bua Maa on upcoming drama 'Meri Bhavya Life'

After leaving a mark on audiences with ‘Uttaran’, seasoned actor Kruttika Desai makes her much-awaited comeback to with its upcoming show ‘Meri Bhavya Life’ that dares to challenge deep-rooted stereotypes around body image and societal expectations. At the heart of the story is Bhavya (played by Prisha Dhatwalia)—a plump woman with a razor-sharp mind and a rock solid self-worth. An accomplished architect, Bhavya is left humiliated at the mandap by a man who only saw her as a ticket to power and status. As she rebuilds her life with talent and tenacity, fate ties her to her polar opposite - Rishank (Karan Vohra), the poster boy for protein shakes, gym workouts and self-obsession, refusing to see beyond the surface.

Essaying the part of Rishank’s daadi bua, Kruttika has been roped in the world of these opposites. Abandoned by her husband years ago, she rewrote her pain as sacrifice and used it to gain emotional control over her family. She hides behind silence and tradition, but every word is a move, every tear a trick—graceful on the outside, she’s the storm that keeps the fire of chaos burning. Her ultimate endgame is total control of the household. But with Bhavya stepping into the picture, is Bua Maa’s empire on the verge of collapse?

Kruttika Desai playing the role of Damayanti Thakur also known as Bua Maa in’ ‘Meri Bhavya Life’ shares, “Having been in the industry for so many years, I’ve played my share of strong, complex women. So, stepping into the role of Bua Maa felt familiar in some ways - The emotional depth, the silent control, the ability to influence without saying much, it’s a space I’ve worked in before, and as an actor, it comes naturally to me now. But what sets Damayanti apart is the sharpness in her stillness. We’ve all seen the kaleshi bua on television—the dramatic, loud, interfering relative. But Bua Maa isn’t loud, she’s calculated, restrained, and far more dangerous because of it. She’s not just creating chaos; she’s surviving through it, feeding off it to stay relevant. That nuance made her different from anything I’ve done before. It didn’t require overthinking—just a quiet, lived-in performance rooted in instinct and experience. And portraying her became even more special because it marks my return to the channel, that feels like home."

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