Ashmita Bakshi on 108 Base Hospital Uri: Real and Different

Ashmita Bakshi is stepping into Indian television with a role that she says carries more weight than a usual debut. In 108 Base Hospital Uri, she plays Anita Solanki, an army nurse stationed in a hospital that mirrors a real Srinagar facility. For her, that realism is exactly why the show deserves attention.

Not the familiar family drama

The actor told Filmibeat that viewers may expect a traditional TV show, but this one works differently. The story is built around a profession people feel proud of: army medical care. “It is a show based on the profession which we are all proud of,” she said. Because the hospital really exists, the series is grounded in more than a set.

Ashmita, who says this is her first television show, believes the realistic foundation sets the series apart from what she has watched before. It is not just about love triangles or family politics; it is about people doing a job that matters.

A nurse at the centre, not the edge

Her character Anita has a specific function in the hospital. In Ashmita’s words, nurses often get forgotten even though they are a crucial part of the system. The role involves keeping the balance between doctors and patients and supporting doctors in their work. She calls it “double responsibility”.

That ongoing track is important to the audience. Ashmita says Anita is not a background role; she is present through the entire series and her story develops gradually. That gives viewers a reason to stick with the show week after week.

Why this matters for viewers

For Indian TV viewers, this is a shift. Many soaps offer grand characters, but a hospital drama rooted in real life can feel closer to home. The show reminds people that nurses are not supporting staff; they are the link between pain and treatment. It also shines a light on army medical teams, who rarely get the spotlight on television.

What to keep in mind:

• Watch Ashmita’s track if you enjoy character growth over time.
• Notice how the show treats nurses as equal to doctors, not secondary.
• Expect a more realistic tone than the typical television soap.

A warm set, not a lonely debut

Ashmita also spoke warmly about her co-star Erica, saying she is a wonderful person and not just a good actress. For a debutant, that makes a difference. New actors sometimes struggle on set, but Ashmita says Erica made an effort to help the newer performers feel comfortable.

That sense of ease likely translates on screen, where hospital scenes need timing and trust. As the show progresses, the actor promises a strong track for Anita, so viewers who start now will have a reason to stay.

Source: Filmibeat