Popular television actress Ada Khan, best known for her powerful portrayal of Aageel in Baalveer, is pressing pause from the world of daily television to explore a more personal and meaningful creative path. In an exclusive conversation with GreenUbuntu.com, Ada opened up about her decision to her return to Indian classical arts, spirituality and her ambitious new musical venture, Bawra Ishq.
For Ada, the journey feels like a return to where it all began.
“Life comes back to a full circle. So, my training in arts started with Indian classical dancing. I’m a Bharatanatyam dancer, trained for many years,” she says.
While the entertainment industry led her towards acting and contemporary dance forms, she now feels a strong pull towards her roots.
“I really, really feel from inside this desire to, it’s like my roots are calling me,” she shares. “I have always been interested in poetry, classical singing and dancing. So, that is what I am getting back to and that is what this show is about.”
Her new project is a narrative musical band titled Bawra Ishq, blending music, poetry, theatre and spirituality. The show explores profound questions about relationships, human emotions and self-discovery.
“This particular show is about spirituality,” Ada explains. “Why a man and a woman have been made and why are they made so differently? That a man is a particular type which hurts a woman and a woman is a particular type that hurts a man. Because we are all supposed to break. For our involvement, we are supposed to break.”
The production brings together renowned actor Raza Murad, Carnatic music prodigy Mahesh Vinayakram and singer Chirag Chopra. Describing the experience audiences can expect, Ada says, “Hum aapko humare saath rulaenge, hasaenge, romance feel karayenge, dard mein le jayenge, todenge, phodenge aur ek sawal ke saath chhod denge — main kaun hu, why are you here?”
Spirituality, she says, has always been an integral part of her life.
“I have been in meditation since my childhood,” she recalls. “Mumma kehti hai that I used to ask this question then, ‘Main kaun hu?'”
That lifelong quest has now evolved into a larger movement. Alongside the band, Ada has formally launched Chords and Chakras in Mumbai, where she conducts meditation and healing sessions.
“An artist’s heart brings in a meditator’s soul together. That is what the band is about,” she says.
The actress also reflected on the intense physical and emotional toll of playing Aageel in Baalveer. Having shot the fantasy series for nearly a year, Ada admits the role consumed her completely.
“That 25 plus kgs of costume, took a toll on my body, on my being, on my mind,” she reveals. “So, I took a break. 6 mahine toh I was bedridden after that because my back gave up.”
More challenging than the physical strain was detaching herself from the character’s violent energy.
“I realised that I’m not those actors jisko bola jaye, cut. And I’m like, okay, I’m normal now. I carry that back,” she says with a laugh, recalling how deeply Aageel had become a part of her everyday life.
Despite the challenges, Ada remains grateful for the role that earned her immense love from audiences.
“It is a very theatrical character. So, it brings out an artist,” she says. “It gave me a lot as an actor. But I needed a break after that.”
That break has also made her rethink her relationship with television. The actress recently declined two lead roles, unwilling to commit to another year-long daily shoot schedule.
“I don’t think I want to do that for a while. I want to travel,” she says. “Main banjara hoon. I’m actually a banjara. I’m a gypsy queen. I don’t think I belong to any city or any home. I belong to airports. I belong to flights.”
As she prepares for Bawra Ishq, Ada’s days now begin with meditation, reading and creative work. The transition from actor to creator and producer has also given her a newfound appreciation for the effort behind live productions.
“Now I am in the space of the producer and I am the one booking everything,” she says. “Puri zindagi masses ko cater kiya hai. Now I am saying this is what I am offering. Himmat hai toh aajao. Be a part of the journey.”
For Ada Khan, this isn’t just a career shift, it’s a homecoming to art, spirituality and the questions that have guided her since childhood.
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