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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 22 ENTERTAINMENT June 5, 2026 ‘Maa Behen’: Madhuri Dixit Calls Her Character Rekha An “Antithesis Of The Mother” A head of the release of Netflix’s upcoming crime- comedy ‘Maa Behen’, producer-director Suresh Triveni and cast members Madhuri Dixit, Tripti Dimri and Dharna Durgaa shared insights into the film’s unconventional story, characters and family dynamics. Produced by Abundantia Entertainment in associa- tion with Opening Image Films and directed by Suresh Triveni, ‘Maa Behen’ follows a dysfunctional mother- daughter trio who find themselves trying to hide a dead body while navigating unpredictable chaos, nosy neigh- bors and their unconventional family relationships. Speaking about the film’s title and central theme, Triveni said the story originated from the relationship between a mother and her daughters. “The story is about a mother and her two daugh- ters. So, it started from there. And of course, a title matters a lot,” he said in an interview with ANI. “And we have treated it with seriousness. And at the same time, with entertainment. So, you will enjoy it, but you will be forced to think a little. So, if there is a title, it has been kept responsibly. And that’s what I want to say. I think a title is very important in a film. So that the public gets that curiosity.” Madhuri Dixit described her character as a far cry from the conventional mothers often portrayed on screen. “The mother is very naughty. Like, she is not a typical mother. Like they show in films. They keep the mother on a pedestal. She is not like that,” Madhuri said. “She is a very different mother. There is chaos in her life. She is basically a human. She is a human. We keep her on a pedestal a lot. She also has feelings. She also has some desires in life. She also has some emotions of her own,” Madhuri said. Calling the character an “antithesis of the mother,” the actor added that audiences can expect plenty of enter- tainment. “She is not the usual mother. She is very naughty. The audience they will be very entertained. They will laugh a lot. We made this film so that we can entertain people,” Madhuri said. Dharna Durgaa, who is making her Netflix debut with the film, said the streaming platform’s reach makes the release especially exciting. “It’s a very good experience. They spread the film so well everywhere. It’s a very good feeling to debut with Netflix. It will reach a wider audience on such a good platform,” she said. Dharna also highlighted the relatable nature of the story and its characters. “There are a lot of things in it that everyone will relate to. The characters are making mistakes. They are confused and emotional at the same time. Like us,” she said, adding, “When there is a stressful situation at home, someone overreacts. Someone takes it lightly. Someone cries. Someone does nothing. It happens in everyone’s home.” Reflecting on her preparation for the role, Tripti Dimri revealed that Triveni encouraged her to shed inhibitions and embrace the messy dynamics of the family. “Sir gave me a very simple brief. Just let go. No mat- ter how many inhibitions you have. As a human being, you are always in control of your emotions. Sir told me to be shameless,” she said. Tripti explained that the cast participated in work- shops and exercises before filming to build familiarity and chemistry. “We had a lot of workshops for this. A few days before the film. We had a workshop with Pooja ma’am. We had a lot of fun. We didn’t have a script reading. But we played a lot of games. We did a lot of exercises. We got to know each other very well,” she said, adding, “When we went on the set, the scenes were easier for us. It didn’t feel like we were acting. It felt like we were playing,” Tripti said. ‘Maa Behen’ is set to premiere on Netflix on June 4. -ANI Madhuri Dixit, Suresh Triveni, Tripti Dimri and Dharna Durgaa in an interview with ANI. Karisma Kapoor Initially Rejected Her Role In ‘Brown’; Says “Audience Will See The Uniqueness” A ctor Karisma Kapoor opened up about her upcoming series ‘Brown’, revealing how she was initially hesitant about doing the project. Speaking to ANI, Karisma shared, “Earlier, I refused to play the role in Brown. I was like, ‘How will I go to Kolkata for so many days?’ So, I turned down the role. Then, I met Abhinay (Deo). After hearing the role, the character, the rawness, I said yes, and I’m sitting here. It was very challenging and very exciting for me. She is so broken, but she is strong, too. She has softness and hardness, too. I think the audience sees this uniqueness.” Karisma reflected on her journey, noting that she started working from a very young age. “I am like this now. I don’t like to work so much. I have done it a lot. I was very young when I started working. I have a different pace. I have a different mood. I work from here, frommy heart. So, if I like it, I will do it. Otherwise, no,” she said. Actor Soni Razdan also spoke about working on the show, adding how she had an unusual experi- ence. “I felt a real feeling in it, and that is very unusual. The kind of cliche, the mother-daughter scenes, those cliched scenes were not there. And that was why it was so enjoyable. And I also felt that there was a connection. It was also challenging because the di- rector would not accept anything fromme. It was written in a certain way, and she is a complex character,” Razdan said. Jisshu Sengupta, who plays a key character in ‘Brown’, highlighted how silence holds major significance in the show. “I’m a believer of silence. There are some moments in a film or the content we work on, where silence is necessary. In ‘Brown’, there are many places where silence is necessary for the show,” he said. Surya Sharma will be seen playing a police of- ficer in the upcoming show. “I’m playing the role of Arjun Sinha. He is a police officer. He is leading a normal life. When he comes out, he keeps all the stress of the house there. The world outside is different. It is a combi- nation of the emotional side and the professional side,” he shared of his character. Director Abhinay Deo explained how he wants his show to become a human story. “It should become a human story. We can play with some characters in a way that when people watch it, they will find themselves in those charac- ters, in those traumas, in their struggles, their fears, and their anguish. We all have a lot of grey shades. While making Brown, I had in my mind that this is a series that will force people to think,” he said. The trailer of ‘Brown’ was unveiled on Saturday May 30, 2026, afternoon. Headlined by Karisma Kapoor in the role of a cop, the series also features Surya Sharma, Jisshu Sengupta, and Soni Razdan in pivotal roles. As per the makers, Brown is a “neo-noir psy- chological crime thriller set against the haunting beauty and moral chaos of Kolkata. At its centre is Rita Brown (played by Karisma Kapoor), once the city’s finest cop–now a disgraced, alcoholic officer haunted by past.” -ANI PHOTO:ANI Karisma Kapoor, Soni Razdan, Jisshu Sengupta speak to ANI about ‘Brown’. PHOTO:ANI