Pravisht Mishra opens up on representing Uttar Pradesh through 'Bareilly Ke Bacchan'
Mumbai, June 19
Television actor Pravisht Mishra has opened up about his experience of representing Uttar Pradesh through the television show "Bareilly Ke Bacchan."
Speaking to IANS, he shared that portraying a story rooted in his home state holds deep personal significance for him. Pravisht expressed that being part of a project that highlights regional culture and identity allows him to connect more closely with audiences while showcasing the essence of Uttar Pradesh on primetime television. When asked how he prepared for the role, Pravisht Mishra stated, "Since I belong to Allahabad (now Prayagraj), I was already familiar with the culture and language of Uttar Pradesh, but the dialect of Bareilly is quite different from the way we speak in Allahabad. Bareilly has its own flavour of khari boli, its own rhythm, and certain words and expressions that are unique to the region."
"To get that authenticity right, I attended a workshop where we worked extensively on the dialect, pronunciation, and local mannerisms. We paid special attention to the words and phrases that are commonly associated with Bareilly. At the same time, growing up in Uttar Pradesh helped me connect with Krishna almost instinctively. His warmth, his emotional attachment to family, and his outlook on life felt very familiar to me. Representing Uttar Pradesh on primetime television is a responsibility I wear with pride."
Further, when quizzed about "Bareilly Ke Bacchan" and what made him say yes to the show and his role, Pravisht mentioned, "Bareilly Ke Bacchan is a heartwarming story about a dysfunctional household of men in Bareilly who have learned to survive without a woman in the house, relying on denial, chaos, and jugaad, until Sangam enters their lives and changes everything."
"Bareilly Ke Bacchan" features Pravisht Mishra in the role of Krishna, a cheerful young man whose optimism knows no bounds. Ramneek Kataria will be seen essaying the role of Sangam. The show airs on Colors and JioHotstar.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I appreciate the effort to get the dialect right, but I wonder if they'll also address the social issues in UP? The state has so many challenges - education, women's safety, caste politics. As a viewer, I hope this show doesn't just romanticize the region but also touches on some real problems with sensitivity.
🎉 Great to see a show based in heartland India! I'm tired of all those Delhi-Mumbai stories. UP has such a vibrant culture and the concept of a male-dominated household learning to cope with a woman's entry sounds hilarious. Pravisht seems genuinely invested in the role. Best of luck to the team!
Bareilly Ke Bacchan - the title itself brings a smile! But I hope they don't stereotype UP people as just chaotic or relying on 'jugaad'. The state has produced so many thinkers, artists, and leaders. Still, I'll give it a watch for the novelty. Arre bhai, koi to entertainment hai UP walon ke liye!
As an outsider, this is fascinating. Indian regional TV rarely gets attention in global media. The fact that an actor is so dedicated to dialect workshops shows the industry's growing professionalism. Would love to see how this resonates with international audiences too!
My grandmother is from Bareilly and she's so excited about this show! 😊 She says the dialect work is spot on. Finally, some representation for smaller cities. But I do wish the women's perspective was given more weight - they're bringing in a female character who 'changes everything' but hopefully
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