Ashi Singh binge-watches courtroom dramas to prep for her role as a lawyer in ‘Ufff… Yeh Love Hai Mushkil’

Actress Ashi Singh is stepping into the new territory with her role as Kairi in Ufff… Yeh Love Hai Mushkil. The show pairs her opposite Shabir Ahluwalia, who plays Yug — and sparks are set to fly when their characters collide. Kairi, a spirited final-year law student juggling academics, part-time work, and family responsibilities, dreams of becoming a successful lawyer.And for Ashi, bringing this determined and emotionally layered character to life demanded more than just memorizing legal jargon.To ensure an authentic portrayal, Ashi immersed herself in legal dramas across genres and cultures. “I started with Suits and then went deep into Law & Order for the real procedural stuff. But the most unexpected source of inspiration was the K-drama Vincenzo. It’s not a typical courtroom drama, but the back-and-forth between the leads, who are both lawyers, really helped me understand how to balance a lawyer’s confidence with emotional vulnerability,” she revealed. “Plus, the takraar between them felt oddly familiar to Kairi and Yug’s dynamic in our show.”Known for her powerful performances, Ashi has always been drawn to strong, multidimensional roles. But Kairi, she says, stands apart. “I’ve always enjoyed playing strong characters, but Kairi feels different — she’s got fire, she’s sharp, and she leads with her heart. I knew I couldn’t just play her with surface-level confidence. I ended up giving myself a crash course in courtroom rhythm by binge-watching legal dramas.I’d tell myself ‘just one episode,’ and suddenly it’s 2 AM and I’m deep into a binge! But it really helped me go beyond the legal jargon — it showed me how layered, flawed, and real a character like Kairi can be. I’m genuinely excited for the audience to meet her and see the little quirks and shades I’ve added to make her my own,” she laughed.“The moment I read about Kairi, I knew she was someone I wanted to bring to life,” Ashi added. “I’m genuinely excited for the audience to meet her and see the little quirks and shades I’ve added to make her my own.”