Vibha Chibber shares insights on the modern matriarchy and her character as Pishimaa in COLORS’ ‘Neerja… Ek Nayi Pehchaan’

Veteran actor Vibha Chibber as Pishimaa in COLORS’ ‘‘Neerja… Ek Nayi Pehchaan’ showcases her incredible talent in bringing the character to life. In the midst of shifting societal norms, her character embodies the blend of tradition and strength that defines contemporary matriarchs. In the show, Pishimaa acts as a protective figure for her family, making sacrifices for her brothers and their home. She aims to bring unity and happiness to her family. Yet, she struggles to accept Neerja’s presence in Abeer’s life as she thinks Neerja is a misfit to the family. Currently, in the show, Pishimaa stops Neerja from joining post-wedding celebrations with Abeer and restricts her from household tasks that a new daughter-in-law should ideally be doing.

In the upcoming track of the show, viewers will get to see how Pishimaa is giving Neerja a very hard time and she doesn’t want her to get close to Abeer. She challenges Neerja, giving her an ultimatum to prove her worthiness or face the possibility of being returned to the orphanage from where she came. Will Neerja be able to prove herself by helping Abeer heal or will she fail and be sent back to Sonagachi which is her worst nightmare?

Talking about her role as Pishimaa, she says, “I believe in maintaining family ties without being too strict. We should remember our origins while also embracing change. Adapting to the evolving times is imperative. Portraying a matriarch who values tradition in the changing world is a distinct challenge. Pishimaa’s resilience and devotion to family values, alongside her entrenched beliefs that currently hinder her acceptance of Neerja, define her character. Her embodiment epitomizes the essence of a true matriarch. As the story unfolds, it will be interesting to see if she eventually embraces the differences. I am grateful for the opportunity to convey this message, offering invaluable insights to viewers.”

Stay tuned to ‘Neerja… Ek Nayi Pehchaan’, airing every Monday to Sunday at 8:30 pm only on COLORS.