Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia: I won’t let mental blocks limit my craft

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, who became a household name as Meher in Chhoti Sarrdaarni and was later seen in Bigg Boss 16, is set to make her OTT debut with Ab Hoga Hisaab. For the actress, returning to a long-format narrative has been both nostalgic and creatively fulfilling.

She says, “After working on films, returning to a space where the story unfolds over time brings a different kind of excitement. Long-format shows give you the time to truly sit with your character, understand its layers, and grow with it. You are not rushing from one emotional beat to another; you get to process things more deeply for yourself and the story. Being back on set reminded me why I fell in love with storytelling. It is demanding, but also incredibly rewarding.”

For Nimrit, the biggest draw was the character of Ghazal. She shares, “Ghazal represents the women I have grown up watching in Punjab, feisty and ambitious yet navigating a patriarchal society. The push and pull between chasing dreams and balancing family expectations is their reality. Playing someone so real and principled made me feel an instant connection.”

At a time when many actors are drawing boundaries between films and OTT, Nimrit prefers to remain unrestricted. She says, “Being an actor is about being fluid. I would never let perceptions or mental blocks come in the way of exploring my craft. These expectations are, at their core, just perception. What matters is what you bring to the table as an actor. The focus has to be on self-exploration and growth.”




Reflecting on her journey, she adds, “The initial challenge was stepping away from how the audience and industry viewed me. I have enjoyed working across mediums because there has always been something to learn. I have always believed in letting my work do the talking, and I continue to stand by that.”