Lekha Prajapati has been quietly carving her niche in the entertainment industry with performances that feel authentic and powerful. Rather than limiting herself to a single type of character, she has explored diverse shades on screen, which has significantly contributed to her growth as an artist. Among her recent projects, her portrayal of a CID officer in CID Season 2 stands out, especially as it allowed her to be part of a show she grew up watching.
A Dream Come True
Reflecting on her experience, Lekha shared that working with a team that has been associated with the show for years felt surreal. “The experience working with the team that has been associated with CID for years was amazing. I cannot probably express it in words. I have been watching the entire show since childhood. ‘Daya, darwaza tod do,’ ‘Kuch toh gadbad hai,’ the CID title track, and the police siren coming in — the moment anybody says CID, these are certain things and moments which pop into each person's heart and mind, especially Indians, because the Indian audience has been obsessed with CID. They've been watching CID since childhood,” she said.
First Day on Set
She further opened up about her first day on set and the warmth she received from the team. “I was really happy. I remember my first scene was with Daya sir. They are all so kind,” Lekha recalled.
Learning from Legends
Lekha also spoke highly about the senior actors and the invaluable lessons she gained from them. “Pradyuman sir (Shivaji Satam) is a 70-plus-year-old actor, and I got an opportunity to work with somebody so senior. Abhijeet sir (Aditya Srivastava) is an institution of acting. He has been a part of various films and other commercial setups. It was like going to a film school, honestly. I learned so many things by being on set with them. If I had ever gone to a film school, I don't think I would have learned this much,” she said.
The Ease of Experience
She concluded by highlighting what makes the CID team stand out even today. “Also, there's this one more thing about all the actors who have been working with CID and who have been associated with it — there's an ease when they act. There's an ease with which they carry themselves, and I think it has a lot to do with experience,” Lekha added.
