Sonakshi Batra Opens Up On Shooting Jagadhatri Risky Holi Fire Scene: Safety Was My Top Priority

Television drama Jagadhatri is heading into a tense phase as Sonakshi Batra recalls filming a hazardous Holi fire sequence. The actor describes how safety guided every move while performing the stunt with child actor Pari Bhanushali, stressing that protecting Pari remained the main concern throughout the intense rescue scene.

The Holi track in Jagadhatri turns dangerous when Tapasya’s plot against Jagadhatri spirals out of control and threatens Gunjan’s life. During the celebrations, Maya’s daughter Gunjan is trapped by sudden flames. Jagadhatri and Shivaay risk themselves to pull Gunjan out, with Jagadhatri leaping into the fire to carry the child to safety.

Jagadhatri Holi fire sequence and on-set safety

Speaking about performing this Holi fire sequence in Jagadhatri, Sonakshi Batra explains how much planning and alertness it demanded when sharing the frame with Pari Bhanushali. Sonakshi highlights that every department focused on risk management, and then shared detailed thoughts on action work, teamwork with Pari and the production’s careful preparation, saying, "Playing Jagadhatri has been an incredible journey and over time, action scenes have actually become one of my favourite parts of the show. The recent fire stunt was definitely challenging because such sequences require a lot of precision, focus and safety. Working with Pari Bhanushali, who plays Gunjan, is always smooth because she is a very bright child and follows everything that is told to her. Even during the fire stunt, she carefully followed all the instructions, which made things easier for everyone on set. She also understands the scenes and even the technicalities very well, so shooting with her has always been a good experience. While performing the stunt, I was always very alert because I was doing the sequence with Pari and wanted to make sure that she was completely safe. I knew that in this scene, Pari was my responsibility and I had to be extremely careful throughout. Our production team also took great care and ensured that every safety measure was in place before we began shooting. In the end, everything went smoothly and I truly enjoyed filming this sequence because such challenging scenes push you to grow and evolve as an artist."

Jagadhatri upcoming Holi twists and family drama

The aftermath of the Holi sequence in Jagadhatri brings another shock, centred on Rudra and Shivaay. As the celebrations continue, Rudra’s jealousy builds to a dangerous level. The track shows Rudra shooting step-brother Shivaay. Jagadhatri and the Deshmukh family rush Shivaay to hospital, while uncertainty grows over whether Rudra’s crime will be exposed.

Character	Actor	Key link in Holi track
Jagadhatri	Sonakshi Batra	Rescues Gunjan from the fire
Shivaay	Farman Haider	Helps in rescue, later gets shot
Gunjan	Pari Bhanushali	Child trapped during Holi blaze
Tapasya	Yesha Harsora	Plan backfires, causing the fire
Rudra	Rudra	Shoots Shivaay in jealous rage

These high-stakes events unfold against the backdrop of Jagadhatri’s core narrative, which follows a character living two contrasting sides. On one hand, Jagadhatri maintains a calm and modest image. On the other, Jagadhatri reveals a brave, confrontational nature when danger appears, a contrast that has helped the show hold audience interest.

As the Holi episodes of Jagadhatri air, viewers see both the on-screen risk faced by characters and the careful control described by Sonakshi Batra. The rescue track, Rudra’s violent step and Shivaay’s uncertain condition keep the focus on family tensions, while Sonakshi’s account underlines how much effort goes into filming such intense television moments safely.