Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Sonakshi Batra says 'Jagadhatri' role gave new perspective on patriotism
An actress named Sonakshi Batra plays a brave character called Jagadhatri on a TV show.
She wears a uniform for her role, like soldiers and police officers do.
Sonakshi said that acting in the show helped her understand what patriotism really means.
She said it made her think about real heroes in the Army, Police, and Navy who risk their lives to keep people safe.
Another actor, Farman Haider, plays a police officer named Shivaay.
Farman said that ever since he was a child he wanted to become an IPS officer, so playing this role is very special to him.
He said acting as a police officer made him feel proud because he gets to stand up for the country.
Both actors said the experience made them respect real-life heroes even more.
The show is called "Jagadhatri" and it is on Zee TV every day.
They shared these thoughts around Independence Day, which is why they were talking about loving their country.
Actress Sonakshi Batra said playing Jagadhatri gave her a new perspective on patriotism, courage, and duty.
She said wearing the uniform in the role felt empowering and deepened her appreciation for real-life heroes in the Army, Police, Navy, and other forces.
Batra shared her views in an exclusive quote provided to IANS.
Co-star Farman Haider, who plays Shivaay, said he had dreamed of becoming an IPS officer since childhood and is proud to portray a police officer.
"Jagadhatri" airs every day on Zee TV.
- Who
- Television actress Sonakshi Batra, who plays Jagadhatri, and co-star Farman Haider, who plays Shivaay.
- What
- The actors discussed how their roles in the show "Jagadhatri" deepened their understanding of patriotism and their appreciation for real-life Army, Police, Navy, and other forces.
- When
- Around Independence Day (exact date not specified in the article).
- Where
- Mumbai (article dateline); the show airs on Zee TV.
- Why
- To express how portraying uniformed heroes changed their perspective on patriotism, courage, and duty, and to honor real-life national heroes.
- Lead actress
- Sonakshi Batra
- Her role
- Jagadhatri
- Co-star
- Farman Haider
- His role
- Shivaay (police officer)
- Channel
- Zee TV
- Broadcast
- Airs every day
- Exclusive quote provided to
- IANS