Article-Hina....Young TV actresses turn mothers to actors their age

From Hina Khan to Sneha Wagh: Young television actresses turn mothers to actors their age

Neha Maheshwri,TNN | May 10, 2015, 12.00 AM ISTThey're smart, glamorous and good-looking " and they're all mothers in their 20s! Not in real life, of course, but on the small screen. But for most of these actresses, it wasn't an easy decision to take, since their characters often change dramatically after a time leap on the show. So how do they handle the challenges and play doting mothers to twins, grown-ups and even contemporaries on TV? BT found out:

Hina Khan

Character name: Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Reel Age: 40 years Playing mother to: 25-year-old son Naksh and 11-year-old daughter Naira

It took her a few meetings with the producer to convince herself to play mother. She says, "Initially, it was difficult. I was told it would be a different look and we would travel to Cape town for the shoot. It's the performance that counts and not the looks. The feedback has been very positive and encouraging from the audience."