Anushka Merchande Reveals It Took Nearly Six Days to Shoot Opening Episode of Star Plus’ Apsara

Star Plus' upcoming supernatural saga Apsara is preparing to bring mythology, supernatural powers, and a battle for Amrit to television. Actor Anushka Merchande has revealed that filming the show's opening episode took nearly six days, with initial sequences shot at real locations such as Mumbai's Bandra Fort.

Drawing inspiration from Samudra Manthan, the series combines ancient mythology with high-stakes drama and visual effects. Discussing the filming process, Anushka stated, “We shot some of the opening sequences at real locations in the show with great VFX. It took us almost 6 days to shoot opening episode. Locations were crowded, the sun was beating down on us, and between the heat, sand and everything happening around us, it was pretty chaotic. But it was also so much fun!”

Lead actor Samiksha Jaiswal previously discussed her character, Sunehri, an Apsara tasked with protecting the Amrit from evil forces while keeping her loved ones safe. Samiksha noted, “An Apsara isn't waiting for her hero. She is the hero.”

Apsara is set to premiere on October 21 and will air daily at 10:30 p.m. on Star Plus and JioHotstar, replacing Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.