Exclusive - It is a huge responsibility; needs a great deal of study and preparation: Nishigandha Wad on playing Jijamata in 'Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji'

Marathi historical TV show Jai Bhavani

Jai Shivaji

is all set to launch soon. Several notable actors are playing pivotal roles in the show, and actress Nishigandha Wad is one of them. In an exclusive chat with

ETimes TV

, Nishigandha spoke about playing Jijamata on-screen, her preparation behind the role, and why she thinks it is a huge responsibility to play such an iconic character.

Talking about portraying the role of Jijamata on-screen, Nishigandha said, "It is such a role that needs a great deal of study and preparation. The entire team of

Jai Bhavani

Jai Shivaji has worked a lot on portraying Jijamata better, including the creative team, hair department, makeup department, and others. I also have a huge responsibility on my shoulders while playing such an iconic character."

Nishigandha Wad is getting a lot of appreciation from her promos as Jijau and talking about it, she said, "I would not totally take the credit. I think it is a collective effort. Our team's (Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji) incredible hard work has paid off. Each and every team works very hard before presenting a role on-screen."

The storyline of the show is unique and it will narrate the stories of Shivaji Maharaj's shiledars. Talking about it, she said, "It is a story of Shivaji Maharaj's Shiledars (commandos) who were ready to fight any war for

Shivaji Maharaj

and Swarajya. Jijamata was instrumental in Swarajya, and she played an essential role in Shivaji Maharaj's life. The audience will know various shades of Jijamata through Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji. The show will highlight not only the life of Jijau and Shivaji Maharaj but also how she was positive throughout her life and turned adversities into opportunities. Also, her strong yet emotional nature, her strong stance against the enemy are also emphasized in the show."

Nishigandha, who is making her Marathi TV comeback after 10 years, said, "I am doing a Marathi show after nearly a decade. But I have been working in films and

Hindi TV

shows. I've never stopped working. I just hope this will be a smashing comeback for me."