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House Help's Dark Side Revealed in 'The Lift'
17 Sep
Summary
- Actress Seema Azmi plays Surekha, a house help trapped in an elevator.
- Surekha's fierce love for her daughter reveals a cruel side.
- The show 'The Lift' explores characters with hidden, shocking dualities.
Actress Seema Azmi portrays Surekha, a diligent house help, in the new YouTube series 'The Lift'. The show, created by Ishika Shahi, confines Surekha with three building residents inside an elevator, unearthing complex facets of her personality.
Initially appearing humble and caring, Surekha's deep love for her daughter fuels a more extreme and sometimes insensitive demeanor. Azmi notes that this duality, where compassion can border on cruelty, makes Surekha a compelling character.
The series 'The Lift' focuses on characters with hidden depths, where the revelation of their second side surprises the audience. Azmi emphasizes that Surekha, like others, is not simply good or bad but a human with fears, vulnerabilities, and limitations. She found working with the young director Ishika Shahi to be a collaborative and energetic experience, praising Shahi's clarity and openness to suggestions.
