Awards Are Just Milestones, But This One Feels Personal,” Says Kaushiki Rathore As Her Series Wins Big

In an era where digital storytelling is rapidly evolving, actress Kaushiki Rathore finds herself at the forefront of a new wave - vertical-format content. The actress, known for her grounded performances in television, is now celebrating a career milestone as her recent vertical series makes history with two major wins.

Speaking exclusively, Kaushiki says,

"My recent project was a vertical series for Story TV with Rohit Chandel, and it went on to win the Best Vertical Series award. This is the first award any of my series has received in the vertical world, so it feels extremely special."

Titled Gold Digger Kahin Ki, the series features Kaushiki Rathore and actor Rohit Chandel in the lead roles. The fast-paced, vertically shot drama not only gained strong viewer engagement but has now also received recognition on a global platform.

Kaushiki adds with visible pride, "The same series has also received the International Best Vertical Series award. For an Indian vertical show to be acknowledged internationally is a big achievement for all of us."

Vertical-series storytelling has emerged as one of the fastest-growing entertainment formats worldwide, designed for mobile-first audiences. Kaushiki shares that adapting to this format required a fresh approach:

, she says, "Vertical content demands a different energy - more intimacy, sharper expressions, and tighter performances. It's like performing under a magnifying glass. But that's what made the journey thrilling."

On working with co-star Rohit Chandel, she says,
"Rohit and I share an easy chemistry, and that translated beautifully on screen. Leading a project together and then seeing it win two awards has been surreal."

Lastly she adds "I've been part of television, web, and short-format content, but this project reaffirmed my belief in experimenting. Today, audiences are everywhere, and I want my work to reach every screen possible."

For the unversed, Kaushiki Rathore has been featured in TV shows such as, Krishna Chali London, Gudiya Hamara Sabhi Pe Bhari and Story 9 months Ki among others. Lastly, she was seen essaying, Sumona in the daily soap ',Durga Aur Charu.'