Thodi Si Umeed Thoda Sa Aasman Full Cast: Gaurav Bajpai, Ankita Bahuguna Are Leads. Who Is Playing What?

Sun Neo’s upcoming fiction show Thodi Si Umeed, Thoda Sa Aasman has expanded its key cast with Gaurav Bajpai and Ankita Bahuguna joining Aarti Birajdar in central roles. The channel’s new promo places the three characters, Vaidehi, Abhijeet and Anupriya, in one frame for the first time, giving viewers a clearer sense of the emotional conflict that may drive the story.

The show has already introduced Aarti Birajdar as Vaidehi, a woman positioned as the emotional centre of the narrative. The latest promo shifts the focus to how Vaidehi’s world collides with the polished, performance-driven space represented by Anupriya and Abhijeet. Rather than revealing a conventional family drama set-up, the teaser uses an advertising shoot in a village to show the difference between image, aspiration and reality.

Thodi Si Umeed, Thoda Sa Aasman promo introduces a new emotional triangle

The promo opens with a state transport bus halting on a village road after passengers notice a beauty cream advertisement being filmed nearby. The sudden pause draws people towards the shoot, creating a moment where everyday life stops to watch glamour being staged. Vaidehi steps out of the bus and finds herself observing Anupriya, who is performing as a simple village girl for the commercial.

Anupriya, played by Ankita Bahuguna, appears confident and composed in front of the camera. Her screen presence impresses the crowd gathered around the shoot. Vaidehi, too, is drawn to her apparent simplicity and self-assurance. The scene, however, quickly suggests that what the camera captures may not be the complete truth about the person being admired.

Gaurav Bajpai enters the promo as Abhijeet, the director of the advertisement. His character is seen praising Anupriya and responding to her beauty and confidence. Through his gaze, the promo underlines one of the show’s likely themes: how people are often valued for appearance, polish and outward success, while quieter emotional truths remain unseen.

The turning point arrives when Vaidehi accidentally notices Anupriya away from the carefully created image of the shoot. The moment hints at a contrast between the persona being sold on camera and Anupriya’s real self. Vaidehi watches silently, absorbing what others may have missed. Her reaction is not judgemental, which becomes important to understanding her character.

Aarti Birajdar says Vaidehi chooses dignity over complaints

Aarti Birajdar described Vaidehi as someone who does not judge people by appearance. Her comment also suggests that the show will use Vaidehi’s quiet strength to explore self-respect, empathy and emotional endurance, rather than present her as a passive observer in her own life.

Speaking about the role, Aarti said, “Vaidehi is someone who sees goodness in people and never judges anyone by their appearance. In this promo, we see her getting impressed by Anupriya's confidence and simplicity, but at the same time she experiences emotions that many people can relate to. What I love about Vaidehi is that she always chooses dignity and self-respect over complaints. Her journey is inspiring because she keeps moving forward despite challenges, and I am excited for audiences to witness her story.”

The quote points to a protagonist who may not always express pain loudly, but notices everything around her. In the promo, Vaidehi’s silence is used as a narrative device. She becomes the viewer’s entry point into a world where attraction, ambition and social image are already shaping relationships before the full story begins.

Gaurav Bajpai and Ankita Bahuguna bring glamour and ambition into the story

Gaurav Bajpai’s Abhijeet appears to be a man drawn to perfection and presentation. His role as an ad filmmaker also places him in a world where image-making is part of the job. That detail gives his character a sharper edge, especially when seen beside Vaidehi’s instinctive ability to look beyond surfaces.

Gaurav said, “Abhijeet is a very interesting character. He is ambitious, confident, and deeply attracted to glamour and perfection. In this promo, viewers get a glimpse of his admiration for Anupriya and the way he sees the world. As the story progresses, audiences will discover many more layers to his personality. I'm excited to bring this character to life and I hope viewers enjoy watching his journey.”

Ankita Bahuguna’s Anupriya is introduced as more than a glamorous face. The promo shows her as someone who can command attention, perform with ease and carry herself with certainty. At the same time, the glimpse of her life beyond the make-up hints that the character may have contradictions the show will gradually reveal.

Talking about Anupriya, Ankita said, “Anupriya is confident, strong-minded, and knows her worth. She carries herself with a lot of self-belief and doesn't depend on validation from others. This promo introduces viewers to her glamorous world while also revealing a different side of her personality. There are many interesting shades to Anupriya, and I'm looking forward to audiences getting to know her as the story unfolds.”

For Sun Neo, the promo positions Thodi Si Umeed, Thoda Sa Aasman as a story built around aspiration, self-belief and emotional choices. The village advertisement setting gives the show a visual hook, while the three characters bring different responses to ambition and appearance. Vaidehi represents dignity, Abhijeet reflects attraction towards glamour, and Anupriya brings confidence shaped by self-worth.

The show’s central appeal will likely depend on how these contrasting personalities intersect once the story moves beyond the promo. By introducing Gaurav Bajpai and Ankita Bahuguna alongside Aarti Birajdar, Sun Neo has set up a character-driven drama where dreams, identity and emotional honesty appear to be at the heart of the narrative.