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Aalisha Panwar plays protective mother in mini-series The Mistaken Child

Aalisha Panwar plays the fierce and complex Avni Bajaj in the mini-series The Mistaken Child, streaming on KUKU TV. The actress described the role as one of the most layered characters she has portrayed and praised the growing popularity of the mini-series format.

March 05, 2026 / 16:42 IST
Aalisha Panwar makes mini series debut
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  • Aalisha Panwar stars as Avni in The Mistaken Child mini-series
  • The series follows a mother's secrets after her child vanishes
  • "The Mistaken Child" streams on KUKU TV, directed by Dev Dutt Guptta

Television actress Aalisha Panwar has now entered the quickly expanding mini-series with a strong performance in The Mistaken Child. The compelling drama, which is streamed on KUKU TV, is directed by Dev Dutt Guptta and produced by Manish Shukla under the Onkar Films & Studio brand. It also stars Ankit Raj.

Aalisha portrays Avni Bajaj in The Mistaken Kid, a ferocious mother enmeshed in a maelstrom of secrets following the disappearance of a kid. The series revolves around a compelling premise: lives clash, and hidden truths emerge when a child vanishes.

The series keeps viewers interested all the way through because it is full of surprises, intense drama, and emotional confrontations.

Aalisha talked about her character in the series and said, “Avni Bajaj is one of the most layered characters I’ve ever portrayed. She is fierce as a mother, vulnerable as a woman, and fearless when it comes to protecting her child. Shooting for ‘The Mistaken Child’ was intense but incredibly fulfilling. We had such a passionate team, and despite the heavy storyline, there were many fun and memorable moments on set.”

The TV actress also talked about the rising popularity of mini-series, “The mini-series format is growing so rapidly, and I absolutely love it. Audiences today don’t want to wait endlessly to know what happens next. With mini-series, they can experience a complete, gripping story in one go. It’s crisp, impactful, and perfect for today’s fast-paced viewers.”

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In the series, the world thinks Avni adopted her kid, but everyone is shocked to learn that the child is actually her own daughter. As the plot develops, a sinister background involving a wealthy family on the verge of bankruptcy reappears. They had previously intended to marry their son to Avni's industrialist daughter in order to ensure his future. It turns out that the boy's mother tried to murder Avni's daughter when she was younger, which is a terrifying revelation.

Onkar Films & Studio continues to support compelling, content-driven storytelling with The Mistaken Child. The series, which is directed by Dev Dutt Guptta and produced by Manish Shukla, skilfully combines drama, suspense, and passion.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Mar 5, 2026 04:42 pm

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