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She is not just the “Sonu” we
all know! There is an identity
and individuality behind her
name. Born on 16 March 2001,
Nidhi Bhanushali started
her acting career when she
was hardly 11 with television
commercials; soon she made
her TV debut with the comedy
serial, Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah
Chashma, playing Sonalika
or Sonu, the daughter of
Atmaram Bhide, and with her
charismatic and bubbly on-
screen personality she won
the hearts of all. But, for her
fans and friends she continues
to remain the “Sonu” they
love. Nidhi is an accomplished
Bharatnatyam dancer, as well.
NAZIA SYED met with “Sonu”
on behalf of THE TEENAGER
TODAY, for a brief interview.
Excerpts.Tell us about the Nidhi the world
doesn’t know.If the world doesn’t know her then
the world shouldn’t know. I am a
social person; yet I believe in being
private. I enjoy my personal space
and I don’t like it when it’s intruded
upon by anyone. Me time is my
favourite time.How much do you resemble your
character?Well, there are mere resemblances
because my character is bubbly,
joyful, good at studies; in reality I
am an ambivert, choosy, selective,
reserved. The on-screen me is like a
butterfly, free and open, but the real
me is like a caterpillar who enjoys
her own soul.