Melanie Nazareth on playing Usha Bundela in Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri: For her, it's a fight for her rights

Every home has its silent battles, and Usha Bundela’s journey in Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri is one of strength, sacrifice, and the fight for respect. Melanie Nazareth, who plays Usha the mother of the lead character Rudra(Played by Savi Thakur), sheds light on her character’s emotional depth and struggles. Usha is not just a mother and a wife she is a woman who desires the dignity she always deserved but never received.
Talking about her role, Melanie says, “I am playing the character of Usha Bundela, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bundela family. She is a devoted wife and loves her two children more than anything. For her, it's a fight for her rights. When she got married and came into this house, she thought she would get the bunch of keys (a symbol of authority and respect). But that never happened. Instead, she was treated unfairly, especially by Jagdamba Devi.”
The Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri Actress further added, “As the eldest daughter-in-law, she always deserved respect and honour, but she never got it. Now, she just wants that respect from her children. She wants them to listen to her, value her words, and do things the way she wants. Going forward, my character will go through a lot of changes. She has different shades, and there will be many twists in her journey. Viewers will get to see all of it unfold gradually.”

Rishto Se Bandhi Gauri is the story of Gauri, a kind and brave girl whose faith guides her through life. But when fate forces her into an unwanted marriage, she faces many challenges as the daughter-in-law of the Bundela family. With wisdom and courage, she tries to shape her own destiny while handling relationships and family dynamics. Starring Eshaa Pathak, Savi Thakur, and Swati Shah.