SOYONG, OP
There is no looking back for Aadyasha Choudhry since she played Astha in the popular Odia daily soap ‘Badhu.’ Having starred in nearly 1,000 episodes of ‘Badhu’ aired on Sarthak channel, she has become a household name. Aadyasha has also been a part of many other mega TV serials, including ‘Asara Aakash’ aired on Zee Kalinga, and ‘Dui kulaku hita…Nikita.’ Her acting skills have earned her meaty roles in hit Odia movies like ‘Lekhu lekhu lekhi deli,’ ‘Jie jaha kahu mora dho,’ ‘Kiye daba takkar,’ ‘Kehi nuhe kahara’ and others.
The only daughter of Bidyutlata and Santosh Kumar Giri, Aadyasha is also a popular anchor. She has anchored ‘Kisalaya’ aired on Doordarshan and ‘Sarthak Superstar’ aired on Sarthak channel. As an anchor, the young star has performed alongside many Odia superstars, including Siddhant Mishra and Babusan.
A Class VI student of DAV Public School, Kalinganagar, Aadyasha does not have a background or formal training in acting. Her mother said, “Initially, our daughter was fond of watching television and when she got an opportunity for an audition, she put up a brilliant performance. Gradually, her performance made her popular with the audience. Though she has never been to any acting school, her performance in front of the camera is amazing. She does not need glycerin to shed tears. Popular director Chandi Parija was amazed seeing her do emotional scenes with ease. All we can say is that she is a gifted artiste, and her hard work and determination are shaping her into a good actor.”
Aadyasha has also performed in a number of fashion shows in the capital city and has been seen in a few advertisements aired on local and national channels. Her talent will once again be evident in the upcoming Odia album ‘Sita gote chota para.’ “This is my first album and I hope it becomes popular,” Aadyasha said.
Good in academics, Aadyasha always secures 95 per cent and more in her class exams. Aside from studies, she is also good in debates, quiz contests, dance, drawing and sports. This year she was awarded the prize for the ‘best all-rounder’ of her class.
When asked about her daily routine, the young actor said, “I prefer to complete my homework first, and then I go for shoots. My mom always helps me in my studies. When I have some free time, I watch the shows of renowned dancers performing on TV and try to learn dance steps.”
A diehard fan of actor Kajol, Aadyasha never misses any of her movies on television. She said, “My favourite actors in Odia TV serials are Sukanta Ratha and Madhusmita Pradhan and, in Hindi movies, Kajol is my all-time favourite.”
Aadyasha said, “I love acting, but my primary aim is to be a good human being. At the same time, I always try to give my best in front of the camera.”
She attributes her success to her uncle and aunt and is also grateful to her grandparents. “My uncle and aunt love me a lot and always support me. They also take care of me like my mother does.”