Television actress Erica Fernandes, best known for her roles in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, recently opened up about her past violent relationship. Speaking to Shardul Pandit on his podcast, Erica revealed that watching Kriti Sanon film Do Patti, brought back painful memories of abuse, making her relive the trauma she had once endured.
Erica Fernandes opens up about past abusive relationship; says “Do Patti triggered painful memories”
The actress shared that movies depicting domestic violence often bring back unsettling flashbacks, making it difficult for her to sit through such narratives. “This whole baggage, trauma, experiences, the trust issues… heartbreak, I definitely had, and how it has shaped me into the person I am today. A lot of things have changed for me. I’ve gone through hardships, ups and downs in my life, but those experiences have shaped me,” she told Shardul, who is also a popular television actor.
Interestingly, Erica has shared screen space with Shaheer Sheikh, who plays an abusive husband in Do Patti. The two had previously portrayed a married couple in the hit TV show Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, which focused on love, relationships, and emotional complexities.
A Past She Chose to Stay Silent About
Opening up about why she never reported the abuse or spoke about it publicly, Erica admitted that her fears of media trials and the judicial system held her back. As a public figure, she felt trapped in the consequences of any decision to go to the authorities. “If you go to the cops, it’ll be all over the media, and then there’s a media trial. Plus, I wasn’t sure what the outcome would be if I went to the police. I don’t trust the judicial system that much,” she confessed.
Processing Trauma in Silence
Erica admitted that she struggled alone with the pain and only confided in a select few about the incident. “It takes time to deal with these matters personally before you are ready to talk about them,” she explained. Recalling how she coped with the situation, Erica added,
“To deal with was a different thing. Main khud hi apne aap se deal kar rahi thi, apne situation se. Main kaise is cheez ko or apne aap ko handle karu. I spoke to a few people who knew about it, the moment it happened. That incident left a scar on me.”
Finding Strength Through Adversity
While the past has left its mark on her, Erica emphasized that these experiences have shaped her into the person she is today. The actress continues to focus on her career and personal growth, choosing to channel her hardships into strength rather than letting them define her.
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