Meet Saru’s mastermind: Kamalika Guha Thakurta takes up the role of Kamini Nani as Villain you’ll love to hate

Zee TV’s latest fiction offering, Saru, is winning hearts with its powerful narrative of resilience, ambition, and determination. Set in the culturally rich village of Khares in Rajasthan, the show traces the inspiring journey of a young girl who dares to challenge patriarchal norms in her quest for higher education. While the story celebrates Saru’s courage, it also introduces formidable obstacles in her path, none more striking than Kamini Devi, portrayed by veteran actress Kamalika Guha Thakurta.

Returning to television in a powerful new role, Kamalika breathes life into a character that’s equal parts ruthless, ambitious, and calculating. Her character, Kamini Devi, also known as Kamini Nani in the show, is a clever and calculating woman who will do anything for power. She is Anika’s (Anushka Merchande) nani, and her goal is to take over the wealthy Annapurna estate. Just like her granddaughter Anika, Kamini Nani will cross any line—she’s willing to lie, betray, and even kill to get what she wants.

Speaking about her character, Kamalika Guha Thakurta said, “I am excited to be playing Kamini, in such an inspiring show like Saru. Kamini is intelligent, dangerous, and always five steps ahead. I’ve played strong characters before, but Kamini is something else entirely. I was instantly drawn to her unapologetic ambition and the chance to play a woman so fearless and cunning. Being an obstacle for the protagonist, Saru, she definitely brings a layer of intrigue to the plotline. As an actor, roles like Kamini don’t come often—they allow you to explore the greyest shades of human nature. It’s been thrilling to tap into her manipulative mind, and I’m genuinely excited to see how the audience reacts.”

In a story about a young woman’s fight to rise, Kamini Devi stands as the perfect counterforce. Will Kamini nani come in the way of Saru and her dreams?

As the story unfolds, stay tuned to Saru every day at 7:30 PM, only on Zee TV!