Gulki Joshi On Break After 'Intense Journey' With Maddam Sir: Wanted To Step Away Before... | EXCLUSIVE

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years after Maddam Sir ended, Gulki Joshi is all set to return with a new TV show, Yaadein. The actress will be seen playing the role of Dr Srishti in the show, which premieres on April 6 on Sony SAB. She will be seen sharing screen space with actors Iqbal Khan and Srishti Singh. Ahead of her show's launch, Zoom exclusively interacted with Gulki. In conversation with us, the actress revealed what made her take a break after her last show, Maddam Sir. She also reflected on what drew her back to TV with Yaadein.

Gulki Joshi reflects on break after Maddam Sir

Speaking exclusively to us, Gulki shared, "After a fulfilling and intense journey with Maddam Sir, I felt the need to pause and reconnect with myself, both personally and creatively. Television can be very demanding, and I wanted to step away before I started functioning on autopilot."

The actress added that the last three years weren't a break in true sense. Instead, they served as a period growth, reflection and rediscovery for Gulki. As for Yaadein, the actress shared that it came her way at a time when she was 'genuinely ready' to return. "What drew me in was the emotional depth of the story. It wasn’t just another role, it felt like something I could live and breathe."

Gulki Joshi on playing Dr Srishti in Yaadein

Continuing the conversation, Gulki mentioned that playing Dr Srishti has been an emotionally layered experience for her. She believes that the idea of holding onto memories that someone else has completely lost is both 'heartbreaking and fascinating'.

"I approached it by focusing on restraint, because her pain isn’t loud; it’s deeply internal. I tried to understand what it means to grieve a relationship while the other person is physically present but emotionally disconnected. That conflict became the core of my performance," she added.

Gulki Joshi on what makes Yaadein stand apart

For the unversed, Yaadein revolves around memory loss and second chances. When the Gulki was asked what makes this show feel more real than typical TV drama, she expressed, "What makes Yaadein stand out for me is its relatability. Memory loss isn’t just a dramatic device here, it’s used to explore real human emotions like longing, closure, and the idea of second chances."According to her, the show doesn't rely on exaggerated twists, but it finds its strength in quite and honest moments. "That’s what makes it feel more real than typical television drama," she said, and signed off. Meanwhile, Yaadein will air from Monday to Saturday at 8pm on Sony SAB.