Shruti Bhist: Shooting Noyontara in Kolkata meant 4 A.M wake-ups and unforgettable memories

While supernatural thriller ‘Noyontara’ has hooked viewers to its mysteries within a few days of its launch, the lead star Shruti Bhist, reminisces the show’s origin as a magical journey.

As the show grips viewers with its eerie twists and mystical beauty, Shruti’s off-screen experience filming in Kolkata brings its own kind of enchantment. In ‘Noyontara’, Shruti steps into the shoes of a girl caught between the living and the dead, but behind the scenes, she is immersed in a world bursting with colour, culture, and chaos—the unmistakable spirit of the city of joy.Reflecting on her experience, Shruti shared, “For me, Kolkata and Noyontara will always be inseparable.

This city gave me memories, moments, and a performance I’ll hold close forever. When I found out we’d be shooting in Kolkata, something in me lit up. I’d always heard people call it the city of joy, but I didn’t understand the gravity of that title until I experienced it firsthand. Kolkata isn’t just a location—it’s a living, breathing mood.

There's poetry in its chaos. Waking up at 4 a.m. in the cold, foggy January air was brutal—but the moment I stepped onto those streets, with the city still yawning into the day, there was magic. Every face looked familiar, even though I had never met them. It felt like the city had been waiting for me. As an actor, you’re always trying to find layers—layers in a character, in a performance, in a moment. Kolkata gave me those layers without me even asking. It made Noyontara more real, more rooted. What’s been truly special is how quickly audiences have shown love to the show. Viewers are emotionally invested, and that’s the greatest reward for any actor.”In the current storyline, Noyon’s journey to Kolkata takes a spine-chilling turn — she sees Surjo being attacked by a spirit!”