Beloved television actor Anita Hassanandani has officially been crowned the winner of the popular Zee TV reality show, ‘Chhoriyan Chali Gaon’ (Girls Go To the Village). The intense reality competition, hosted by adventure enthusiast Rannvijay Singha, saw 12 female contestants trade their metropolitan comforts for a rugged rural existence.
The premise of ‘Chhoriyan Chali Gaon’ demanded unprecedented commitment, as contestants spent over 60 challenging days fully immersed in the village setting. Stripped of all modern luxuries, gadgets, and urban shortcuts, the women were tasked with navigating the complexities of daily village chores, experiencing a life of simplicity, and embracing time-honoured customs. This unique format tested the mental and physical resilience of all participants.
Anita Hassanandani, a household name known for her memorable roles in hit television serials including ‘Kkavyanjali’, ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, and ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’, attributed her victorious spirit to her family. Speaking about her journey and ultimate win, Hassanandani revealed that her husband Rohit Reddy and son Aaravv were her most significant motivations to clinch the trophy, as per a PTI report from New Delhi.
“When I agreed to be part of ‘Chhoriyan Chali Gaon’, I knew it would push me far out of my comfort zone, but I didn’t anticipate just how much I would grow through the experience,” Hassanandani stated. “From day one, I kept telling myself I wanted to win this for Aaravv and Rohit; they have been my biggest motivation throughout. Every time I struggled or missed home, I thought of them and pushed myself harder. Today, holding this trophy feels surreal. It’s not just my win; it’s our win as a family. This journey has been raw, emotional, humbling and truly unforgettable; I’ll carry these lessons with me forever.”
Host Rannvijay Singha lauded the actress, commenting that she “stood out with her determination and grace.” Singha expressed his personal connection to the show, noting, “Hosting ‘Chhoriyan Chali Gaon’ has been incredibly special because it brought me back to the village life I grew up around and cherished. Watching these amazing chhoriyas (girls) step away from their urban comfort zones and embrace the simplicity of gaon (village) life with such honesty was inspiring. Anita stood out with her determination and grace and watching her lift the trophy was the perfect ending to this journey.”
Singha concluded by honouring all contestants, including names like Krishna Shroff, Aishwarya Khare, Sumukhi Suresh, Anjuum Faakih, Rameet Sandhu, Reha Sukheja, Erika Packard, Surabhi Mehra, Samriddhi Mehra, and Dolly Javed. He added, “For me, every contestant is a winner because they discovered strength and joy in life’s simple thing, something we often forget in today’s fast-paced world. Also, indeed, it was great working with them. My best wishes and blessings to all the contestants of ‘Chhoriyan Chali Gaon’ in their lives ahead.”
Key Highlights:
- Television actress Anita Hassanandani won the Zee TV reality show ‘Chhoriyan Chali Gaon’, which featured 12 women spending over 60 days in a rural setting without modern comforts or gadgets.
- The show, hosted by Rannvijay Singha, required contestants to fully immerse themselves in village life, performing chores and embracing simplicity, pushing them far outside their urban comfort zones.
- Hassanandani credited her victory to her family—husband Rohit Reddy and son Aaravv—stating they were her biggest motivation throughout the challenging and humbling experience.
- Rannvijay Singha praised Hassanandani’s “determination and grace” and commended all contestants, including Krishna Shroff and Aishwarya Khare, for discovering strength in life’s simple aspects.