Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Khushi Bharadwaj on Acting: Challenges, Recognition, and Growth
Khushi Bharadwaj, a young actress, is getting a lot of praise for her role in "Criminal Justice."
She plays a teenager with a condition called Asperger's.
Khushi says she connected with the character right away.
She worked hard to understand the role, doing lots of training.
She also feels that sometimes people see young actors as "just kids", which limits their opportunities.
Khushi is grateful for the support of her parents and mentors, and she focuses on doing good work.
Khushi Bharadwaj, 17, gained acclaim for her role as a neurodivergent teen in Criminal Justice.
Bharadwaj auditioned for the role during her 10th-grade exams, connecting with the character's depth.
She prepared extensively, including 45+ hours of training and consulting with a psychiatrist.
Bharadwaj feels the industry sometimes limits young actors to the label of "child actors."
She values her parents' and mentors' support in navigating the industry and rejecting inappropriate roles.
- Who
- Khushi Bharadwaj, a 17-year-old actor.
- What
- Khushi Bharadwaj discusses her acting career, especially her role as a neurodivergent teen.
- When
- Interview published on June 21, 2025.
- Where
- News18 Showsha.
- Why
- To discuss her experience in "Criminal Justice" and her perspectives on the entertainment industry.
Industry Perspectives
Bharadwaj's View
Treatment of Young Actors
Industry Perspectives
Some in the industry hesitate to give young actors the same opportunities as experienced actors.
Bharadwaj's View
There is a slow shift, with roles becoming more open to the depth and responsibility young performers can bring.
- Actor
- Khushi Bharadwaj
- Age
- 17
- Series
- Criminal Justice: A Family Matter
- Character
- Ira
- Role
- Neurodivergent Teen
- Preparation
- 45+ hours of training, psychiatrist consultation