How do your teachers and friends react to you?
They pamper me a lot. They love to watch my show but feel bad when Anandi cries. They call me nak-chadi chuhiya (Anandi's petname in the show) and beendni (Rajasthani bride).
What do you do when you are not shooting?
I bring my books on the sets, and study. I do my homework. I also play between shots with Avinash. I go to school in the morning and then shoot for seven-eight hours. We wrap up by 9pm.
How do you balance acting and studies? Is it tough working for a daily telly show, where episodes have to be filmed everyday?
It is not tough. I had small roles before so I did not have to bunk classes. Now since my character is important in this show, I shoot only after school hours. If I go for outdoor shoots, I miss my classes. But that happens rarely -- it generally happens only on weekends.
Does the show affect your studies?
No. I score above 80 percent and I am very good at mugging up. So even if I miss my classes, I learn fast.
Do you miss playing and being a regular kid?
No. Acting is my hobby so I enjoy it. I love dancing. I started learning dance at the age of five. But I've stopped that now because I don't have time.
Are you friends with your co-star Avinash Mukherjee?
Yes. We gel very well.
In the photograph: Avika and Avinash with Abhishek Bachchan
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