India, March 5 -- Sanya Malhotra-starrer Mrs has received rave reviews and taken social media by storm ever since it released on ZEE5 on February 7. Directed by Arati Kadav, the film sees Sanya play Richa, an aspiring dancer who is married off to Nishant Dahiya's Diwakar Kumar. After marriage, she lands up in a patriarchal family where she is reduced to doing household chores. However, she ultimately resists her oppression.

In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, actor Nishant Dahiya talked about the reception of the film, the 'extreme' reactions to his character since its release, what the film stands for. (Also read: Mrs actor Kanwaljit Singh says men won't change: 'Koi keechar bhi uchalega toh nahi sudhrenge')

When asked about his...