- August 5, 2026
Priyanshi Yadav and Simran Rawal on Tu Hi Re Dil Mein’s Vrinda-Swati bond: “Not every relationship between two women has to be defined by rivalry”
Zee TV’s Tu Hi Re Dil Mein has become the talk of the town post the big wedding drama that unfolded in the show. The storyline has kept audiences surprised with the way the narrative has been progressing and the unexpected turns in the lives of its characters. Currently, in the show, Sanjay (Abrar Qazi) and Vrinda (Priyanshi Yadav) are married. However, upon learning that Sanjay is already in love with someone else, Vrinda immediately decided to move away from him and chose to continue her journey alone.
While Vrinda faced several hurdles along the way, she found support in Swati (Simran Rawal), who stepped in to take care of her and became a strong pillar of support during a difficult phase. What makes their relationship even more intriguing is that Swati and Vrinda are completely unaware that they are connected through Sanjay. Swati and Sanjay deeply love each other, while Sanjay is now married to Vrinda. At the same time, Vrinda has always dreamt of having Sanjay as her life partner, making the situation all the more complicated.
Amidst this complicated equation, the show has beautifully explored the growing friendship between its two female protagonists. Swati has been caring for Vrinda and standing by her through her difficult moments, while Vrinda too has reciprocated that affection and formed a deep emotional bond with Swati. Their friendship has grown stronger with every passing day, creating a beautiful dynamic between the two women.
Now, Priyanshi Yadav and Simran Rawal, who portray Vrinda and Swati respectively, have opened up about their characters’ pure and beautiful bond. The actresses also spoke about their experience of working together and creating these emotionally warm scenes between Vrinda and Swati.
Simran Rawal says, “Swati and Vrinda’s friendship is one of the most beautiful things that we are exploring in the show right now. Both of them are genuinely good-hearted people, and their bond has formed so organically and instantly that it has become very pure. Usually, when we see two women in a show who are connected to the same man, the expectation is that they will be pitted against each other, become enemies or constantly be in conflict. But with Tu Hi Re Dil Mein, we are trying to present a different perspective, not every relationship between two women has to be defined by rivalry or hatred. Swati and Vrinda’s friendship is about understanding, kindness and being there for each other, and I really love that aspect of their relationship. I also really enjoy working with Priyanshi. She is a wonderful actor, and there is so much to learn from the way she approaches her character and scenes. When you have a co-actor who is so effortless and involved in the scene, it automatically brings out the best in you.”
Priyanshi Yadav said, “Vrinda and Swati share a very special bond, and I feel it is one of the most beautiful relationships we are getting to show in Tu Hi Re Dil Mein. Their friendship happened almost instantly, but it never feels forced; there is a genuine purity and warmth in the way they understand and support each other. I think audiences often expect two women in such a situation to become rivals, especially when there is a man connecting their lives, but our show is choosing to look at their relationship differently. Two women can have a strong, beautiful friendship without necessarily being pitted against each other, and I really like that we are getting to portray this side of their relationship. Simran is a fantastic actor, and when you are working with someone who is so good and so present in every scene, the chemistry automatically translates beautifully on screen. I am really happy that the bond between Vrinda and Swati is standing out in the show, and I think there is a lot more to this friendship that the audience will get to see.”
While Vrinda and Swati continue to strengthen their bond, the truth about Sanjay’s marriage is still hidden from Swati. With the two women unknowingly becoming an important part of the same love story, it remains to be seen what happens when the truth finally comes out. Will Swati be able to accept that the woman she has grown so close to is actually married to the man she loves? And how will Vrinda react when she discovers the truth about Swati and Sanjay?
The answers to these questions are sure to add another emotional layer to the story. Keep watching Tu Hi Re Dil Mein, every day at 7 PM, only on Zee TV!