“I read a few books and each of them gave me a different insight into Kunti’s personality and journey” says Toral Rasputra on her preparation for Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer

Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer promises to bring audiences a fresh and emotional telling of the early years of the Mahabharat, exploring the relationships, values and experiences that shaped some of mythology’s most iconic characters. One such character is Kunti (Toral Rasputra), a woman remembered not just as the mother of the Pandavas, but also as a symbol of strength, sacrifice, and resilience through every challenge life threw at her.

Known for portraying powerful women on screen, Toral approached Kunti not just as a mythological figure, but as a mother navigating impossible circumstances with dignity and strength. To prepare for the role, the actress immersed herself in literature and references around the character. She read books like Teachings of Queen Kunti, The Kaunteyas – Queen Kunti’s Mahabharata and Kunti by Koral Dasgupta to explore different perspectives on the character. Through these readings, Toral discovered the many layers of Kunti, not just as a mother to the Pandavas, but also as a woman constantly balancing duty, sacrifice, guilt, courage and unconditional love. The actress shares that every author portrayed Kunti differently, which inspired her to create her own interpretation of the character for the screen, one that feels emotionally authentic and strong.

Talking about her interpretation of Kunti, Toral Rasputra shared, “Kunti is such a powerful and emotionally layered character that I knew I wanted to understand her beyond what’s written in the script. I read books on Kunti and each of them gave me a different insight into her personality and journey. What fascinated me most was how every version presented her strength, sacrifices and emotional conflicts in such unique ways. As an actor, it pushed me to think deeper and eventually create my own interpretation of Kunti, a woman who is strong yet sensitive, wise yet emotional. I wanted to portray her in a way that audiences can connect with not just as a queen or a mother, but as a woman whose struggles and resilience still feel relevant today.”

Tune in to watch Hastinapur Ke Veer, starting 2nd June, Monday to Saturday at 9 PM on Sony SAB.